Chapter 1406
Chapter 1406:
“True, I said that,” Vickie retorted with an awkward smile, “but in the end, we didn’t place any wagers, did we p>
“We didn’t,” Annabel agreed. “If we had, Miss Kelly, you likely wouldn’t be standing here alive p>
“Annabel, don’t overstep your bounds!” Vickie snapped, glaring at her.
Annabel’s expression remained serene. She swirled the wine in her glass, watching the bubbles rise.
“Then I suggest Miss Kelly mind her manners. Otherwise, who can predict the consequences p>
At that, Vickie’s hand—midway through fixing her hair—froze. She looked up at Annabel, who seemed utterly unbothered.
“Annabel, what are you implying? Are you threatening me? I belong to the Kelly family. Would you dare harm me p>
“Oh, I’m truly terrified,” Annabel replied, her face showing not a trace of fear.
Vickie stepped aside, then moved closer and declared with a smug smile, “Annabel, I assure you, Rupert will be mine.” With that, she turned on her heel and strode away.
Annabel watched Vickie’s retreating back, her knuckles paling slightly as her fists clenched.
In the next moment, she was enveloped in a comforting embrace. Rupert wrapped an arm around her waist, drawing her close. Tilting her head, Annabel caught a glimpse of his profile.
“Rupert, I’m jealous,” Annabel admitted candidly.
“I do have recent business dealings with the Kelly family,” Rupert said in a calm voice, “but I haven’t shared anything with Vickie beyond that p>
As he spoke, he tilted his head toward Annabel’s neck and pressed a tender kiss there.
Turning within his arms, Annabel faced him, looping her arms around his neck.
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“What should I do? I’ve never encountered such a presumptuous rival in love before p>
Rupert considered it for a moment, then replied with a grave expression, “I have a suggestion p>
“Oh?” Annabel asked, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.
Rupert lowered his gaze. Annabel’s face was reflected in his deep-set eyes as he lifted a hand and gently traced her brows with his fingertips. His voice was low and soothing.
“Marry me p>
Annabel was dumbfounded. She hadn’t expected Rupert to propose, and for a brief moment, her emotions were in turmoil. She looked at him, stunned, and asked, “Are you proposing p>
Rupert’s question came out nearly in a whisper. “Would you say yes if I did p>
Even though they were engaged, their wedding date still hadn’t been set.
“You choose an occasion like this to propose?” Annabel pressed her lips together and tilted her head as she rested it against Rupert’s shoulder. “Mr. Benton, there’s no romance in it. I can’t accept p>