Chapter 1254
Chapter 1254:
How had Annabel found them, when Michelle had thrown Rupert’s phone out in the outskirts?
“Who knows what would have happened if I hadn’t come?” Annabel scoffed. “Michelle, let Rupert go. Then we can talk this through p>
Annabel had never believed Michelle was a saint, but until she saw it with her own eyes, she couldn’t imagine Michelle would go this far.
It seemed she had been blinded and had misjudged the younger woman.
“Let him go? And what if I don’t?” Michelle smiled as if her words were harmless. “Let me tell you the truth. I’ve liked Rupert since the first time I saw him. We can still be friends if you break up with him and let him be with me. You could even come to our wedding p>
Michelle’s expression remained casual, as though none of it was cruel. Annabel was at a disadvantage, and if Michelle insisted on taking Rupert tonight, it seemed there would be little Annabel could do. Rupert would be forced to leave with her.
“Really?” Annabel’s eyes narrowed.
As if on cue, Finley came running over, using his phone as a flashlight. Behind him were nine bodyguards—men who had undergone rigorous training and had been by Rupert’s side for years.
Only heaven knew who would win if a fight broke out. For the moment, both sides held their ground, facing each other in tense silence.
Finley’s voice cut through the darkness, low and severe. “Let our boss go right now, or I can’t guarantee you’ll be able to leave here tonight p>
Michelle’s gaze flickered between disbelief and fury before settling on Annabel. She snorted in mockery. “Annabel, are you sure you want to go head-to-head with me p>
Annabel didn’t flinch. “I thought you were just being childish and would calm down after a tantrum. I never expected you to do something like this. This isn’t France. Taking Rupert like this can be considered abduction. If you don’t want to make a scene tonight and end up on the headlines tomorrow, tell your men to release him now, and you might still be able to go home safely p>
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Michelle pressed her lips together and said nothing. Her large eyes burned with anger, and her fists clenched tight. She didn’t refute Annabel, because she knew the truth: her men were no match for Rupert’s. If she tried to force it, they could end up in serious trouble.
“Let him go,” she finally said, her voice cold.
Finley stepped forward to bring Rupert back as the grip on Rupert’s shoulder loosened.
“Rupert!” Annabel cried, rushing to his side. Her trembling hand clutched at his sleeves.
He could feel her trembling. Rupert clasped Annabel’s hand and gave her a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry. I’m fine p>
Only after hearing that did Annabel finally loosen her tight breath. She glared at Michelle and said, “Michelle, starting today, I want you to stop harassing Rupert. He is my fiancé. I don’t care how ‘liberated’ the French are—this is Douburgh, and we’re getting married. You should be grateful Rupert wasn’t hurt, or we would have told Calvert about this. But don’t think nothing happened. If you dare do this again, I won’t be so nice p>
After that, Annabel turned back to Rupert and squeezed his hand. “Let’s go home p>