Chapter 269
Chapter 269:
Heather’s smile froze for a second. She then continued, “But I saw that Benton Group’s stock price is falling at a fast pace due to the Ice and Fire issue. A cooperation with a strong company like Norman Group will help turn the tide for your company. The stock price is sure to get back up if that happens p>
“What? Are you trying to say Benton Group’s stocks won’t rise back without the help of Norman Group?” Rupert sneered and looked at her coldly.
A chill knifed through Heather’s back when she saw the ice in his expression. She replied in an aggrieved tone, “No, that’s not what I meant. I was just trying to help, Rupert p>
“Save your help.” Rupert’s voice was as cold as ice. “I have something important to do. Please leave p>
Heather stamped her feet in anger and glared at Annabel before she turned around and left.
“You hurt her feelings. Aren’t you going to run after her?” Annabel tilted her head and glanced at Rupert, pouting her lips in the direction Heather had gone.
“Are you kidding me p>
“What’s the big deal? After all, she came here to help you out of the goodness of her heart. Aren’t you afraid that she will be heartbroken p>
Although Annabel thought she was just being sarcastic, her words dripped with jealousy. She still couldn’t forget the image of Rupert dancing with Heather at the party. It annoyed her for some weird reason.
“You think so?” Rupert rubbed his chin and pretended to think about it. Then he uttered, “You are right. I had better go after her.” He sprang to his feet.
“How dare you?” Annabel blurted out without thinking when she saw that he was really going out.
It became pretty obvious that she was jealous. Rupert chuckled and quipped,
“Look who’s jealous p>
Shame made Annabel’s cheeks turn red when she came to her senses. What was wrong with her? Why did his actions always get to her? It was so weird.
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“Again, I’m not jealous!” Annabel yelled, glaring at him.
The corners of Rupert’s mouth curled into a smile. He leaned close to Annabel and said in a magnetic voice, “Annabel, I danced with Heather that day because I was angry that you were with Rory p>
His gentle breath brushed against her neck, tingling all her senses.
Subconsciously, Annabel pushed him away. She wavered.
Did he just say that he had nothing to do with Heather?
A touch of warmth inexplicably swirled in her heart. She took a deep breath and said lightly, “You can dance with whomever you like. It’s none of my business p>
His eyes were as deep as the sea, as if they could drown her.
When he spoke again, his voice was like the music from a cello. “I promise to dance with only you from now on p>
Those words intensified the warmth in Annabel’s heart. She almost lost herself. However, she quickly snapped out of it.
She sneered, “What about Candy? What if she comes back one day? Won’t you dance with her p>