Chapter 963
Chapter 963:
The person who had called Rupert just now was Bruce.
The media claimed Rupert was going to abandon Annabel and marry Candace instead. The sensational news was everywhere—online and all over the newspapers. Bruce had seen it.
He was furious.
If it wasn’t Annabel, Bruce wouldn’t accept anyone else marrying Rupert. Worse, he’d heard Candace was nothing more than a bar singer. How could a woman like that possibly compare to someone like Annabel?
That was why Bruce had called Rupert. He couldn’t believe what he was seeing. He needed the truth—from Rupert himself.
And as if summoned, Rupert finally arrived.
By the time Jaxen finished speaking, Rupert stepped into the room. The moment he entered, he saw Bruce on the couch, his expression dark and stormy.
Rupert, however, remained calm. He stopped in front of him and nodded in greeting. “Is something wrong, Grandpa p>
“Are you asking because you truly don’t know?” Bruce snapped. He slammed the newspaper onto the table. On the front page was a large photo of Rupert and Candace.
The headline read, “First Annabel, Then Candace. Who Will Be Rupert’s True Love In The End p>
Bruce jabbed a finger at the bold letters and glared at Rupert. “What on earth is going on between you and Miss Cooper? Why aren’t you marrying Annabel anymore p>
Rupert stepped closer with a helpless smile. He reached out and patted Bruce’s chest gently, trying to calm him down. “Don’t be angry, Grandpa. Annabel and I already discussed this p>
“Discussed it?” Bruce echoed.
He had been furious at first. He couldn’t understand why Rupert would give up someone like Annabel and choose a woman with an unknown background instead. But hearing Rupert’s words, Bruce suddenly felt completely lost.
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“This is all going according to our plan, Grandpa. Please listen to me p>
Only then did Bruce learn about Rupert and Annabel’s plan.
They had devised a scheme to use…
Candace—so that they could catch the person behind her. With that, Bruce finally felt relieved. He patted Rupert on the shoulder and said, “So this is all part of your plan. I’m glad to hear it p>
Bruce fell silent for a moment, then gave Rupert a warning. “Still, I want you to remember this is only a scheme. Don’t fail Annabel in any way. She’s a good woman p>
“I know, Grandpa,” Rupert replied, his tension easing. He looked at Bruce solemnly, sincerity clear in his eyes. “Annabel is the woman I’ve chosen to spend the rest of my life with. I won’t disappoint her p>
Bruce’s features softened as he nodded, reassured at last.
With that, Rupert knew he didn’t need to explain anything else. He stayed with Bruce a little longer, then hurried back to Water Moon Community.
Candace greeted him with a warm smile when he returned. She took his arm and guided him to the couch. Then she went to the kitchen, brought out a plate of freshly cut oranges, and set it on the coffee table.