Chapter 47
Chapter 47:
A smug smile appeared on Heather’s face. She feigned shyness and said, “I’m flattered, Erica p>
Bruce’s face darkened. “I’m not offended at all. Since Annabel rushed to the company to solve a problem as soon as she received the news, it shows she’s hardworking. That’s commendable p>
Erica was rendered speechless by the old man’s words. Similarly, jealousy ravaged Heather’s insides.
She bit her lower lip and cursed Annabel in her mind.
She hated that bumpkin! Why did Bruce value her so much? In terms of family background and appearance, Annabel was no match for her. Why didn’t Bruce like her instead?
Despite the questions Heather badly wanted to ask Bruce, she put on a worried expression and said, “Annabel should have told us when she will get back. It’s already lunchtime. Bruce, you shouldn’t go hungry. You need to be fed so you can recover faster p>
“Let’s just eat.” Rupert frowned.
He knew why Erica and Heather came here today.
Although his engagement to Annabel was just for convenience, he couldn’t allow anyone to sling mud at her.
“Jaxen, serve the dishes,” Bruce ordered.
“Yes, sir,” Jaxen said respectfully and ordered the servants to serve the food.
“Please have a drumstick. It is good for your health.” Heather picked up a drumstick and put it on Bruce’s plate.
Bruce nodded, but he moved the drumstick aside and continued to eat like nothing had happened.
Embarrassed, Heather turned to look at Rupert.
Today, Rupert wore a white shirt. His blue tie was loosened a little, and his sleeves were rolled up. He looked more easygoing. However, his handsome face was still cold and distant. He was peeling a prawn at this moment.
He looked elegant, noble, and perfect.
Rupert made peeling a prawn look refined.
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Heather wished she was the prawn. She had always fantasized about being with Rupert.
Why didn’t he reciprocate her love even though she had given him several green lights all these years?
Heather quickly peeled a prawn and tried to put it on Rupert’s plate. “Here, try this one I peeled for you p>
Rupert moved his plate aside and said coldly, “No need. I don’t eat what someone else has touched p>
The prawn slipped from Heather’s hand, fell onto the table, and then to the floor. Heather was stunned. She had swallowed her pride to peel a prawn for Rupert.
However, he turned it down without hesitation.
Her heart ached. “Rupert, I’m not just anyone p>
“Don’t be mean to her, Rupert. She peeled that prawn out of the goodness of her heart,” Erica chimed in.
Rupert pursed his lips. Just as he was about to say something, he caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of his eye.
He showed a soft smile. He raised his eyebrows and called out, “Annabel p>
Following the direction of Rupert’s gaze, Heather saw Annabel trotting back with a white dog in her arms. She screamed, “Annabel, why did you bring a dog here? We are having lunch. Get that thing away p>