Chapter 218
Chapter 218:
“Who do you suspect it was?” Rory asked.
Sensing the displeasure of the man next to her, Annabel narrowed her eyes and replied, “I don’t know p>
After disconnecting the call, Annabel smiled and turned to Rupert. “Rupert, who do you think leaked the information p>
Rupert answered, “I’ve asked Finley to investigate. We will see some results soon p>
Annabel nodded and stopped pursuing the topic.
After finishing dinner, she wanted to continue working, but Rupert insisted on taking her home.
“You’re not feeling well. Come back and rest properly,” Rupert said in an irrefutable tone.
Annabel felt helpless. If she didn’t go, Rupert would also stay at the office. However, she couldn’t work with him hovering around her. So she was left with no choice but to go home with him.
They entered the elevator and the doors closed behind them.
As soon as Annabel pressed the button for the first floor, a sizzling sound came from the light in the ceiling of the elevator. It flickered a few times, and then the elevator was plunged into darkness.
“Ah!” Annabel couldn’t stop the scream that escaped her lips.
She had been terrified of the dark since childhood.
When the lights went out, intense fear crept over Annabel.
She crouched on the floor. Some memory fragments flashed in her mind, but she couldn’t make sense of them.
Just as Annabel was certain the fear would swallow her completely, she heard Rupert’s captivating voice. “Don’t be scared p>
Rupert reached out and wrapped his strong arms around Annabel without hesitation. He pressed his thin lips against her ear and whispered, “Don’t be scared. I’m here with you p>
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His voice felt like a beam of light in the darkness, giving Annabel infinite warmth.
The cloud of fear and despair around her heart instantly dissipated. Leaning into Rupert’s chest, Annabel felt immeasurably relieved.
“What happened?” Annabel asked after taking a few deep breaths to calm herself down.
“Something must be wrong with the elevator,” Rupert said, his eyebrows furrowed. He took out his phone and turned on its flashlight.
“What should we do now?” Annabel leaned deeper into Rupert’s embrace.
Would she be trapped in this dark elevator for the rest of the night?
Noticing how reliant on him the woman in his arms was, Rupert grinned quietly.
He hadn’t expected the strong and independent Annabel to have this vulnerable side too.
Annabel’s vulnerability made Rupert even more eager to protect her. He held her tightly in his arms, inhaling her subtle scent. He felt a familiar sensation again.
Were Annabel and Candy really two different people?