Chapter 1381
Chapter 1381:
Annabel stood to the side, watching with a frosty smile.
Rupert ignored Heather’s attempt completely. Instead, he reached for Annabel’s hand and moved to walk past Heather.
Heather’s expression darkened, her attempt to strike up a conversation dying on her lips.
Seeing that, Cathy stepped in.
“Rupert, Heather has been waiting for you p>
Deliberately, Cathy moved to Rupert’s other side, trying to wedge herself between him and Annabel. She even looked as if she was about to step on Annabel’s foot.
Annabel didn’t retreat. With a quick motion, she stuck out her foot and tripped Cathy.
Cathy lost her balance and let out a shriek as she fell to the floor.
“Annabel! What do you think you’re doing p>
Annabel remained calm as she looked at Cathy, arms crossed and a faint smile on her lips.
“Oh, Cathy. It’s been ages since we last met, but you don’t have to kneel before me now p>
Cathy glared at her, trying to get up, only to realize Annabel was stepping on the hem of her dress. She stumbled and fell again.
Her chin struck the floor hard, and her eyes instantly reddened with pain.
Annabel looked down at the disheveled Cathy and smiled.
Heather quickly reached out to help Cathy up. She shot Annabel a fierce look and snapped, “How can you be so rude? This is too much.” As she spoke, she glanced at Rupert. “Cathy is Rupert’s cousin. How could you treat her like this p>
Annabel was barely holding back laughter. She blinked innocently, then turned to Rupert at her side. “What should I do, Rupert? Was I too mean just now p>
Her imitation of Heather was flawless, and the deliberate sweetness she added to it could give anyone goosebumps.
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Rupert hadn’t wanted Annabel to waste her energy on Cathy or Heather, but seeing how much she was enjoying herself, he could only let it go with a resigned sigh.
He was about to speak when his phone rang. Annabel winked at him, and he understood at once, stepping away to take the call.
The moment Rupert left, Cathy grew even bolder. She shook off Heather’s hand and lifted her palm to slap Annabel.
Annabel didn’t flinch. She caught Cathy’s wrist instantly, closing the distance between them.
“Cathy, as long as you don’t provoke me, I won’t bother you,” Annabel said coolly. “But if you keep pushing, don’t blame me for being rude p>
Cathy faltered under Annabel’s determined stare and instinctively stepped back, bumping into Heather beside her.
Annabel released Cathy’s wrist, glanced down at her nails, and said casually, “And then there are certain people who always call Rupert in that soft, syrupy voice, like they’re still little girls p>
It was a direct jab at Heather.
Heather’s face drained of color, then flushed with embarrassment. She bit her lower lip and glared at Annabel. “Annabel, you’re going too far p>