Chapter 10
Chapter 10:
After fixing her hair and makeup, she walked out, only to be stopped by a woman.
“Annabel Hewitt, right p>
From her appearance, Annabel calculated that this woman was about her age. She wore a customized dress and jewelry that looked expensive, so she must be from a rich family.
“Yes, how may I help you p>
“I’m Heather Norman,” the woman said, walking closer.
This was a name Annabel had heard countless times since she came to Douburgh.
Heather had grown up with Rupert and was the only woman around him for many years.
The public had expected Heather and Rupert to end up together. They were the perfect match. But everything changed when Annabel showed up.
“Like I said, how may I help you?” Annabel asked again, growing impatient.
Heather took out a bank card from her purse and said calmly, “There’s ten million dollars in this card. I want you to call off the engagement between you and Rupert in front of everyone tonight p>
Annabel scoffed and rolled her eyes.
Why were the residents of Douburgh so audacious? Was it something in the air? The nerve of them.
Although this was an insult to Annabel, she had to admit that Heather was more generous than Erica, who had offered her the mere sum of five thousand dollars.
Heather’s eyebrows crinkled with annoyance at Annabel’s response. She intoned, “Ten million is enough to change your life. I’m sure you have never handled this amount before. You aren’t good enough for Rupert. He will never marry you. The only reason he agreed for you to live with him is because of his grandfather’s health. Once his grandfather recovers, you will be thrown out. It’s better to leave rich than to be driven out poor p>
“Huh?” Annabel sneered. “Ten million would change my life? What a joke. Just so you know, that’s not enough for my monthly expenses. It’s chicken feed p>
Annabel tut-tutted and left.
Heather watched her leave. She couldn’t believe her ears. She felt that Annabel was out of her mind. How was ten million dollars chicken feed that was barely enough for her monthly expenses?
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Heather’s made-up face turned red. “Since you are stubborn, I’ll deal with you with an iron fist. Just wait and see, you idiot p>
Meanwhile, Rupert had just finished his speech on stage and was talking to someone.
Once Annabel returned to the banquet hall, Erica walked up to her and scolded, “Why are you walking around? Just sit there. Don’t embarrass the Benton family p>
Erica’s scolding made Annabel regret coming to this banquet in the first place. She was already bored and tired of sitting in one place.
She began to think of leaving, just to escape this nagging woman and the boring party.
Before she could come up with an escape plan, Heather approached her again. This time, she was flanked by a group of young women. She pretended as if she hadn’t met Annabel before. With a bright smile, she kissed Erica’s cheeks.
“Mrs. Benton, so good to see you. You’re stunning. This must be Rupert’s fiancée, right p>
She turned to Annabel and stretched out her hand. “Hi, I’m Heather Norman. Nice to meet you, Annabel p>
Heather was acting all noble and friendly. It would be impolite of Annabel to ignore her.
Seeing that Annabel didn’t accept the handshake, Erica glared at her and said to Heather with a smile, “Don’t mind her, Heather. She’s just a country bumpkin, so she doesn’t know etiquette p>