Chapter 910
Chapter 910:
Candace’s voice broke as she continued, tears shimmering in her eyes. “Actually, you’re the other woman here. So why do you keep blaming me p>
She looked up at Rupert with a wounded, aggrieved expression, as if begging him to confirm her words.
Annabel crossed her arms and stared at them, both furious and almost amused by Candace’s shamelessness. “Do you honestly think you can become the future mistress of the Benton family just because he loves you?” she snapped. “Let me tell you, I’m the only granddaughter-in-law Grandpa approves of. You’re just some random girl from nowhere p>
Annabel glared at Candace, fiercer than she usually ever was. It was rare to see her this openly hostile toward another woman.
“You…” Candace’s eyes widened as she glared back. But the moment the word left her lips, she staggered and pressed a hand to her forehead, her face turning pale with anger. Looking too weak to stand, she clutched Rupert’s sleeve and seemed ready to collapse into him.
“Candy!” Rupert caught her at once and helped her sit on the sofa. His face tightened with concern. Then he turned back to Annabel, his gaze heavy and cold.
He walked up to Annabel and scolded, “That’s enough, Annabel. Candy was just discharged from the hospital. Can you stop harassing her p>
Candace looked at Rupert in surprise. She hadn’t expected him to defend her so openly—but deep down, she was delighted.
Rupert was arguing with Annabel for her.
Maybe Annabel wouldn’t be the Benton family’s hostess after all.
Annabel stared at Rupert with wide, disbelieving eyes, then shot back sharply, “Rupert, how dare you talk to me like that? Looks like she really means something to you.” Her voice trembled with anger. “Don’t forget that Bruce only wants me to be your wife. Even if I refuse, she…” Annabel lifted a finger and pointed straight at Candace.
“She will never be your wife!” Rupert slapped Annabel’s hand away and snapped, “Show Candy some respect. Stop making trouble out of nothing. As for you, I don’t have feelings for you anymore. I’ll speak to Grandpa about bringing Candy into the family later p>
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“You…” Annabel couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She lifted her head and stared at Rupert, then narrowed her eyes at Candace on the sofa.
In the end, Annabel clenched her teeth and hissed, “Fine! As long as Bruce favors me, I will be the mistress of the Benton family. You and her will never get married p>
“That’s none of your business,” Rupert shot back coldly.
Annabel threw Candace one last hateful glare, then stormed out.
“Ron…” Candace called softly, worry flickering in her eyes as she looked at him. “Annabel… is she going to come after you p>
“I don’t care,” Rupert said impatiently, deliberately keeping his real emotions hidden as he faced Candace. “You just need to rest p>
After Annabel left Water Moon Community, a smile slowly spread across her lips.
She had acted like a shrew on purpose—to make Candace lower her guard. Once Candace truly believed Annabel had nothing to do with Rupert, it would be easier to uncover who was really pulling the strings behind her.
Elsewhere, Heather set down the coffee cup in her hand and issued an order. “Bella, the opening ceremony for Farewell, My Love is tomorrow. You’d better ruin it. I want everyone to see Annabel make a fool of herself. I want her to feel real humiliation p>