Chapter 1354
Chapter 1354:
Rory noticed at once.
After their morning meeting, he caught up with her. “What’s wrong? You seem a little off.” His voice carried a hint of concern.
Annabel paused, then shook her head. “Oh, it’s nothing. I just can’t find a suitable gift for Bruce’s birthday p>
She didn’t bother hiding it from Rory. The Benton family was hosting a grand celebration for Bruce, and Rory would be among the invited guests.
Rory understood immediately. A smile touched his lips as he offered, “Do you want me to help you choose p>
“You?” Annabel’s eyes widened.
“Is there a problem with that?” Rory lifted an eyebrow, his smile widening.
Annabel gave a faint smile but ultimately shook her head. It wasn’t urgent, and she could handle it herself.
Disappointment flickered briefly in Rory’s eyes. He didn’t press, simply walking alongside her.
Just then, a hand clamped down on Annabel’s shoulder, stopping her short.
Startled, Annabel turned—and found Herman standing there. He wore a smile, but his gaze was locked on Rory.
“How did you get in?” Annabel narrowed her eyes. She had specifically told the receptionist and the security guards not to let Herman enter.
Yet there he was.
“That’s my secret.” Herman lifted a finger in a vague, mysterious gesture, clearly enjoying the air of enigma.
Annabel watched him, a trace of exasperation creeping in. “Why are you here this time p>
“Of course I’m here to invite you to lunch with me.” Herman deliberately stepped between Annabel and Rory, planting himself like a barrier.
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Annabel’s patience thinned. “I’ve already told you…” She sighed and lifted a hand to her forehead.
Herman tugged gently at her sleeve. “Please say yes p>
Noticing the frustration on Annabel’s face, Rory stepped in. “Annabel has already agreed to have lunch with me. You can leave now p>
Herman shot Rory an irritated look.
Snap.
Somewhere in the shadows, the faint sound of a hidden camera capturing a photo echoed softly.
Staring at the two men in front of her, Annabel felt a headache coming on. She looked away, trying to steady herself.
She wasn’t sure if she was imagining it, but she couldn’t shake the feeling that someone was watching her in secret.
“Do you two really have nothing better to do?” Annabel asked impatiently, then turned and walked off.
Herman glared at Rory and hurried after her.
Annabel had just rounded a corner when a man passed by. He kept his head down and looked tense, almost nervous.