Chapter 27
Chapter 27:
Nonetheless, it wasn’t as easy as it seemed. How was she going to stay with this man for three entire months?
Just as Annabel was thinking, a big hand appeared in front of her.
“What are you doing p>
Surprised, she leaned back and looked at the man beside her vigilantly.
Rupert leaned close, his arm over her chest, and looked into her eyes.
The air between them suddenly became hot.
“I want to fasten the seat belt for you,” Rupert answered calmly without breaking the gaze.
“I can do it myself p>
Annabel bit her lower lip in embarrassment as she held his hand. Why did she think he wanted to do something else? Her mind hadn’t even gone to the seat belt until he mentioned it.
The warmth of Rupert’s hand made her cheeks burn hot.
With a shrug, Rupert withdrew his hand, sat up straight, and started the car. A glint of inexplicable tenderness flashed through his eyes.
Just now, he had perceived the familiar fragrance that Annabel exuded. It was just like that girl’s.
Could it be that Annabel was the girl who had saved him when he was a child?
After going over the possibility in his mind several times, Rupert finally turned to her and blurted out, “Annabel, have you ever been kidnapped p>
“What p>
Annabel, who had just fastened her seat belt, was stunned to hear that strange question.
Kidnapped? What sort of question was that?
This man’s mind was really unpredictable.
Annabel shook her head and answered, “No p>
No?
That meant Annabel was not the girl Rupert had met when he was a child.
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A disappointed look appeared on Rupert’s handsome face.
Oblivious to how he was feeling, Annabel stared at him in suspicion.
What did he mean? Did he want her to get kidnapped?
Neither of them said anything for the rest of the ride.
When they got home, Erica handed Rupert an invitation and said, “Don’t forget Brock Norman is holding a banquet for his seventieth birthday this weekend p>
The banquet was scheduled to be held at Imperial Hotel, the most luxurious hotel in the city. All the guests were either rich, powerful, or both.
Annabel had already had her fill of banquets after the company’s anniversary a few days back. Much to her displeasure, Erica woke her up early in the morning and lectured her about it.
“Get up! You must not embarrass this family!” Erica uttered coldly, wagging her finger at Annabel.
The banquet hall was bustling with life. Many people were chatting and laughing in their dashing outfits. However, the whole thing was boring to Annabel.
She sat in a corner, looking around, until her eyes fell on Rupert, who stood out in the crowd like a star. With a huff, she stood up and decided to go to the rooftop to get some fresh air.
She had only taken a few steps when a group of young women stopped her: Heather and her mean friends.