Chapter 1432
Chapter 1432:
“This is a sacrifice for my career. He’ll understand,” Margo replied. “Besides, three months with no contact could be a test for him p>
“And what if you come back and find him with someone else?” Annabel teased. “Don’t come crying to me p>
“Annabel, what do you mean by that?” Margo exclaimed.
Then, from the other end of the line, Margo’s voice shot up again, clearly aimed at someone beside her. “Dunn, what’s with that expression? Oh! Don’t tell me Annabel guessed right and you’re actually planning something while I’m away filming for three months p>
Dunn’s voice came quickly, flustered and earnest, making it obvious they were sitting next to each other. “Don’t slander me like that. I would never do something like that. I just… can’t stand the thought of being away from you p>
Knowing when to stop, Annabel told Margo to pick up the script from the office the next day, then ended the call.
When Annabel lifted her gaze, she realized Rupert wasn’t around. He had gone to the study after they got back, likely absorbed in some task or work project.
With that in mind, Annabel made a cup of coffee to bring to him.
Just as she reached the study door, her phone chimed with a new message.
It was from an unfamiliar number.
Puzzled, Annabel opened it—and a photo appeared on the screen. The instant her eyes registered what it showed, her pupils constricted. The coffee cup slipped from her fingers and shattered on the floor.
Inside the study, Rupert was still on a call. Hearing the crash, he immediately opened the door.
Annabel stood there, frozen, shards of porcelain scattered at her feet.
Seeing her pale face, Rupert stepped closer, about to ask if she was hurt. But before he could speak, Annabel lifted her head, her expression caught between shock and doubt.
Rupert frowned at the sudden change in Annabel’s expression.
“Did you have a social engagement this afternoon?” Annabel asked, blinking.
Her tone was so casual it revealed nothing.
Rupert nodded.
“Oh?” Annabel continued. “With who p>
“Kevin from South Voyage Corporation.” Rupert studied her carefully. “Did someone say something to you p>
His curiosity got the better of him when he saw her reaction.
“Who else did you meet?” Annabel asked, tightening her grip on her phone as she fought to keep her voice steady.
Rupert placed a hand on her shoulder. “What did they tell you p>
Annabel turned the phone screen toward him. A photo filled the display.
The moment Rupert saw it, all color drained from his face.
There were only two people in the picture—Rupert and Heather. The same Heather who was supposed to be confined at home.