Chapter 1482
Chapter 1482:
“Have you lost your mind?” Erica barked. “Rupert explicitly told you not to invest in film and television, yet you insist. Are you deliberately going against him p>
Erica scowled, gripping Heather’s arm as if to anchor her in place.
Annabel forced a bitter smile, weighing her words.
“Why don’t you learn from Heather? She’s dignified, composed, and most of all, filial. She accompanies me—unlike you, always too busy and preoccupied.” Erica’s reprimand sharpened before she softened and turned to Heather. “You must be exhausted. Do you want to rest p>
“No, I’m fine.” Heather’s voice was gentle. “I just don’t want Miss Hewitt to feel upset p>
Heather’s breathing was still slightly uneven, a detail Annabel found hard to ignore.
“What does it matter?” Erica said briskly. “As long as you’re content, you don’t need to worry about anyone else p>
Annabel shook her head. She never expected Erica to be this indulgent with Heather.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going.” Annabel seized the excuse to remove herself from the situation.
But she was stopped again.
“Where do you think you’re going at this hour, when you should be working?” Erica snapped, taking advantage of the moment.
Just then, Heather’s expression twisted as she pressed a hand to her head, swaying unsteadily. “I feel a bit dizzy p>
In her “distress,” she reached out and grabbed Annabel by the waist to steady herself.
Annabel lost her balance and fell, her anger surging to its peak.
When she pushed herself back up, she glared at Heather—who wore a faintly smug look that sent Annabel past her limit. Fueled by rage, Annabel strode forward and yanked Heather’s wrist hard.
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“What on earth do you think you’re doing?” Heather cried out, panic flashing across her face. She struggled, but couldn’t break free. Powerless, she could only be dragged along.
Heather turned to Erica, silently begging for help.
Reading the plea, Erica rushed forward and blocked Annabel’s path. “What do you think you’re doing p>
“I’m going to catch them in the act,” Annabel said, her gaze icy as she tried to push past Erica. But just as she was about to enter the office, Erica blocked her again.
“Stop right there! How dare you interrupt him p>
With Heather looking to her for protection, Erica planted herself even more firmly. Annabel shoved her aside, refusing to back down, determined to uncover the truth.
In a sudden burst of strength, Heather managed to yank Annabel backward.
Erica immediately seized the moment and called for the secretary. Together, they pried Annabel away and forced her toward the elevator.
Annabel fought desperately, trying to wrench her arm free, but their grip wouldn’t loosen.
“Where the hell are you taking me? Let me go p>