Chapter 1446
Chapter 1446:
“Huh?” Annabel blinked, genuinely confused, trying to make sense of what he meant.
“No.” Rupert’s tone turned even more serious. “I won’t allow it p>
There was no way he could accept being cut off from Annabel for three whole months.
“I used to think running a company was exhausting,” Annabel murmured, resting her cheeks in her hands. “But now I realize it’s nothing compared to the challenges of acting p>
She fell into quiet contemplation, thinking about the glamorous lives actors seemed to live—and the countless struggles hidden beneath that glittering surface.
“What? Do you want to be an actress p>
Rupert’s lips brushed gently against the space between Annabel’s eyebrows. Annabel answered with a mischievous smile.
She pinched his chin playfully, giving him an assessing once-over. “Forget about me becoming an actress. I should be signing you to our company. It’s such a waste for a face like yours not to be on the big screen p>
Rupert’s looks were truly exceptional. He outshone many actors and male idols in the entertainment industry who relied solely on their appearance. No wonder he was the man most girls in Douburgh dreamed of marrying.
Rupert didn’t respond. Noticing the fatigue on Annabel’s face, he scooped her up gently and carried her to the bedroom.
It was a night filled with passion.
Rumors surrounding Elva and Marcel grew more intense by the day. Anika simmered with anger and sorrow. She laughed at herself in bitter mockery and returned to the Mendoza family villa.
When she reached the doorstep and lifted her hand to ring the bell, she hesitated instinctively.
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If she came back like this, her mother would ask questions.
Shaking her head, she told herself not to overthink it and pressed the doorbell anyway.
Within seconds, the door opened. The butler stood in the doorway.
“Miss…” He looked slightly startled before calling back into the house, “Mrs. Mendoza, Miss Mendoza is here p>
Anika forced a bitter smile. The moment she stepped inside, her eyes landed on Elena hurrying toward her.
“Why are you back?” Elena’s voice was filled with joy, but her expression darkened the next instant. “What’s wrong? Why have you lost so much weight p>
Concern flooded Elena’s face. She grabbed Anika’s hand and turned her gently from side to side. “Goodness… it’s only been a few days, yet you’ve lost so much weight p>
“Mom, I’m fine,” Anika replied weakly. She had already expected Elena to react this way.
“How could you possibly be fine?” Elena exclaimed. “You look exhausted! Tell me, what did the Brooks do to you? Did they make things difficult for you p>
At the mention of the Brooks family, Anika’s agitation spiked. She waved a hand dismissively. “Don’t ask. I’m fine p>