Chapter 13
Chapter 13:
Meanwhile, Annabel walked to a quiet corner with her wineglass and sat down. She was massaging her forehead when she felt someone’s gaze on her. She raised her head, only to meet Rupert’s gaze.
Rupert hadn’t been able to take his eyes off her since Annabel played the piano. He was thinking about why Annabel, a girl from the countryside, knew how to play the piano like a pro and also had the temperament of someone from a noble family. Something just didn’t add up.
He was lost in thought when he saw her staring back at him. He jolted back to reality and his heart skipped a beat. The next second, he felt a pang in his heart. Annabel just looked away as if he wasn’t important.
His pain soon turned to anger. He frowned deeply.
As Annabel took a sip of the wine in her glass, she mumbled, “Why the hell is he staring at me p>
The only reason she could think of was that Rupert found it hard to believe that she was skilled at playing the piano. This wasn’t so surprising to her. After all, he was so arrogant and narrow-minded. He must have been looking forward to seeing her fail, but she had dashed his hopes.
So much for being a Benton. Annabel rolled her eyes indifferently.
She didn’t give a damn about such a self-centered man.
She said to herself, “Chill, Annabel. You will be out of here in three months p>
Annabel sat alone for a long time. The night was far spent. A few guests were already leaving one by one. She decided to leave, too.
She walked out and tried hailing a taxi. Suddenly, Rupert’s annoyed voice came from behind.
“Why are you leaving without telling me p>
Annabel turned around and saw Rupert walking over with a frown. It was obvious he had been keeping an eye on her the whole evening.
“Why do I have to report my every move to you? We are not at work, so you are not my boss. I can do whatever I want p>
Annabel wondered why he was so concerned about her actions.
Suddenly, a car came to a halt in front of them. The driver got out and opened the door for them.
Annabel recognized that it was one of Rupert’s cars. Looking away, Rupert said indifferently, “It’s late now. It’s unsafe to take a taxi alone. Let’s go back together. If anything bad happens to you, people will accuse the Benton family of not taking care of you p>
Annabel frowned and uttered, “Thanks, but no thanks. I can take care of myself p>
Just as Annabel moved away to hail a taxi that was speeding by, Rupert grabbed her wrist and ordered, “Get in the car p>
Staring her dead in the eye, he added, “Since you will be staying with me for three months, I’m responsible for you. Don’t get me angry now p>
In simple terms, he didn’t give a hoot about her. He was just doing it for selfish interests.
The frown on Annabel’s face deepened. She shook off his hand and got into the car.
Before even meeting Rupert, she had shut her mind off to any possibility that she would fall for him within the three months. Now that she saw he had a bad temper and wasn’t mature enough to treat her right, she disliked him even more.
How could her grandpa be so blind that he chose this man as a grandson-in-law?
Heather had followed Rupert after he left the hall. Standing behind a pillar, she watched the two get into the same car and leave.