Chapter 1195
Chapter 1195:
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All at once, Annabel felt her strength drain away. She couldn’t understand why Herman was so determined to pursue her. Didn’t he know she and Rupert would be engaged soon?
“Actually, I’m curious why you insist on chasing after me. In a few days, Rupert and I will be engaged. And you, as a member of a European royal family, should choose a woman better suited to you than me. I’m sorry, but I don’t think we’re a good match. I can’t be with someone younger than I am. So you should probably go back to France p>
Annabel had to persuade Herman gently to leave her alone. The spoiled European prince wasn’t someone she could bribe or threaten. It was exhausting, but it was the only way to make him give up on pursuing a relationship with her.
Annabel wished Herman could understand how she felt, but he only looked puzzled.
Her words seemed to confuse him even more. He answered honestly, “I’m drawn to you because of your beauty and elegance. You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met. I’ve liked you ever since we danced together, and I hope you’ll accept me, Annabel. I don’t want to return to France until we’re together p>
He lifted the corner of his lips into a charming smile and added, “If you don’t want to go to France with me, I can move here and live with you. That’s not a problem at all p>
Annabel was at a loss for words.
She struggled to explain herself. She looked at him, her gaze caught somewhere between irritation and amusement, before she finally managed to respond.
“Listen, I genuinely believe we’re not right for each other. For your own sake, I suggest you return to France. I can’t leave Rupert. Your persistence might not be because you truly love me. When you meet the person you really love one day, you’ll understand my perspective p>
Herman fell silent, his brow furrowing as if he were trying to digest her words.
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Just when Annabel let out a quiet breath of relief, thinking she had finally convinced him, he suddenly spoke again.
“Never mind. Maybe you just need some time to adjust. My birthday is in three days. Why don’t you show me around p>
He still didn’t understand.
Annabel sighed inwardly and pressed her palm to her forehead, troubled. When she looked up, she met Herman’s pleading gaze. No matter how pitiful he looked, she had to refuse him.
Because if she didn’t, Rupert would get jealous all over again.
“No. I have a meeting that day and won’t have time to accompany you. Please return to France as soon as you can p>
“Absolutely not!” Herman shot back. “I helped you and Rupert a lot at the hotel last time. You said you owed me a favor. You can’t go back on your word p>
Annabel didn’t know how to respond. After all, she had made that promise. Now, even if she wanted to refuse, she couldn’t.
“All right…” After a moment of consideration, Annabel relented. “I’ll meet you outside your hotel at nine in the morning, three days from now. I’ll show you around. See you then. But I need to work now. If you linger here, you’ll disrupt me and create misunderstandings. Could you please leave for now p>