Chapter 1196
Chapter 1196:
As she spoke, she tried to keep a gentle smile in place, but her heart felt heavy with helplessness and exhaustion. When would Herman finally go back to France?
Herman looked as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he didn’t. Instead, he nodded brightly and waved as he headed for the door. “See you later. Don’t forget our meeting p>
As long as he could spend time alone with Annabel, he believed he’d have a chance to deepen their connection.
A headache crept in, and Annabel rubbed her temples. If Rupert found out about this, he would definitely get jealous again.
She reviewed a few more scripts, but her thoughts kept drifting back to Rupert. His handsome face lingered in her mind, even though they had only just parted that morning.
Shaking her head, she shut down her computer and headed to the Benton Group. Lately, her attention had been on Star Entertainment, and she hadn’t kept up with the day-to-day operations at Benton Group.
Still, “Ice and Fire,” the project she had overseen earlier, was now running smoothly. The jewelry line inspired by “Ice and Fire” was in high demand and often sold out.
BPL seemed to have quieted down recently, and Ellis hadn’t stirred up any new trouble.
Everything appeared to be in order.
With both hands tight on the steering wheel, she sank into thought. Ever since her grandfather arrived in Douburgh, she had wanted to ask him about her parents—about Isla and Chayce—but she still hadn’t found the courage to voice those questions.
As a child, the subject had always brought a grave look to her grandfather’s face.
The drive from Star Entertainment to the Benton Group took only half an hour. Strangely, she felt as though a car was following her. Just as she tried to get a better look, it vanished into the flow of traffic.
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Was she imagining it?
A faint unease rose in Annabel’s chest, as if something was about to happen.
Soon, she arrived at the Benton Group.
As she approached the entrance, she overheard several receptionists gossiping.
“Did you hear the rumors about Miss Hewitt and Prince Herman p>
“Of course! Who hasn’t? It’s been the talk of the town p>
“Do you think Miss Hewitt prefers Prince Herman or Mr. Benton p>
“I think Mr. Benton and Miss Hewitt are a perfect match p>
“But Prince Herman isn’t bad either. He’s a prince, after all p>
With a frown, Annabel cleared her throat.
“Miss Hewitt!” The receptionists immediately stopped talking and greeted her nervously.
After all, she was the future lady of the Benton Group, soon to be engaged to Rupert. Although countless rumors had been swirling about her and Prince Herman lately, they knew rumors were just that—rumors.
“If you value your positions at Benton Group, refrain from spreading rumors about me.” With a cool glance at them, Annabel strode toward the elevator.