Chapter 1263
Chapter 1263:
Rupert slipped an arm around her waist and pressed a light kiss to her fair neck. “I want to give you whatever you want p>
Annabel rested her hand over Rupert’s, her heart brimming with joy as she stared at the engagement rings on their fingers. She turned her head and kissed him on the cheek.
“Thank you, Rupert p>
Rupert’s gaze softened. He leaned in closer, clearly intent on something more.
Outside the makeup room, Kailyn peeked in through a narrow crack in the door, barely containing her excitement. She bit her nails, half envious and half thrilled. “They look so happy p>
When Kailyn turned around, she jolted—there was a woman standing right beside her.
“Who are you?” Kailyn pressed a hand to her chest, trying to steady her breathing, and stared at the masked woman in confusion.
The woman’s eyes flickered, as if she hesitated for a split second, before answering, “Um… Rupert asked me to deliver something to Annabel p>
Kailyn’s suspicion sharpened at once. Rupert was already inside the makeup room. Why would he ask someone else to deliver anything?
“Deliver what, exactly? Let me see.” As she spoke, Kailyn held out her hand.
The masked woman clenched the fabric of her dress in her fist, her gaze sliding anywhere but toward Kailyn.
Noticing her agitation, Kailyn immediately tried to block her path. But the woman shoved her aside and bolted into the makeup room.
Inside, the sudden door opening startled both Annabel and Rupert. Rupert’s brows tightened as he stepped in front of Annabel to shield her.
“Annabel! You wretch!” Candace roared as she tore off her mask, revealing a gaunt, scowling face.
“Candace?” Annabel frowned at the sight of her. “What are you doing here p>
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Candace’s stubbornness was downright infuriating.
Kailyn, who had chased in after her, froze at the name. How had this woman managed to sneak in?
“You didn’t think I’d get in, did you?” Candace sneered, her eyes locking onto Rupert. “I thought your engagement party would be tightly guarded. Looks like I was wrong p>
Her scowl deepened, making her look even more menacing.
“Well?” Annabel asked calmly, as if Candace’s sudden appearance didn’t rattle her in the slightest. “You still haven’t answered me. What are you doing here p>
Candace clenched her teeth, clearly irritated by Annabel’s composure. “I have a surprise for you,” she hissed.
At that moment, a team of guards rushed into the room and quickly surrounded Candace.
“Take her away,” Rupert ordered, disgust etched across his face.
Even with guards closing in, Candace didn’t look the least bit afraid. She smirked, slipped a hand into her pocket, and pulled out something that looked like a remote.