Chapter 1352
Chapter 1352:
Annabel eyed his slightly reddened ear, then leaned in carefully, exhaling a gentle, warm breath against it.
“So our esteemed CEO Rupert… had a rebellious phase too…” Annabel honestly hadn’t noticed much change in Rupert’s mood just now. She had never expected him to have gone through something like that.
The image of a younger Rupert wearing an earring, looking aloof and disdainful, stirred a laugh in her chest.
Hearing the muffled giggle behind him, Rupert’s brow twitched. He turned around and set her down.
With a hand pressed over her mouth, Annabel looked as though she’d discovered something that could truly rattle him.
“I have to admit, I’m really curious to see that,” she teased, completely unafraid of provoking him.
Her smug expression made Rupert feel like he’d spoiled her too much.
Now, whenever Annabel looked at Rupert’s face, the image of him with an earring flooded her mind, and it was inexplicably funny. A mischievous idea flashed through her head, playfulness gleaming in her eyes. She poked Rupert’s chest lightly and whispered, “Bro, that’s quite the physique p>
But before the words were even fully out, Rupert had already seen exactly what she was trying to do. Without hesitation, he swept her up into his arms.
Startled, Annabel’s instincts kicked in. “Rupert p>
In one swift motion, Rupert swept her into the bedroom and tossed her onto the bed.
As her fingers brushed the soft quilt, a flicker of apprehension ran through her. She tried to sit up, but Rupert pressed her back down—firmly, not roughly.
He planted a knee between her legs and loosened his tie, his gaze locked on hers.
Seeing the smoldering heat in his eyes, Annabel realized her earlier remark might have been a little too bold.
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“Rupert…” Her lashes fluttered as she tried to rise again, but he caught her wrist and held her in place.
Rupert tossed his tie onto the bedside table. His shirt was unbuttoned, baring his sharp collarbone and the tight lines of his chest. He leaned closer, his voice a low murmur.
“Well then, you can take a good look at my body and make your judgment p>
The edge in his tone made Annabel’s heart race. “I find your body slightly lacking.” A mischievous smile tugged at her lips as she glanced over him from head to toe.
“Slightly lacking what?” Rupert moved closer until their noses and foreheads nearly touched.
Annabel lowered her gaze, then tipped his chin up with her fingers. “I’ll let you guess p>
“Then I suppose you should find out for yourself…” Desire darkened Rupert’s eyes, and the air between them grew heavy.
But just as their lips were about to meet, a sharp ringtone cut through the moment from Rupert’s pocket.
Annoyance tightened his brow, and he didn’t move to answer. Whatever it was could wait—this felt far more urgent.