Chapter 299
Chapter 299:
“Waiting for me? Why are you waiting for me?” Annabel was confused.
What did Rupert want to do?
“Let’s go shopping today.” Rupert’s tone was a little overbearing and left no room for refusal.
Annabel frowned as she retorted, “Didn’t you just injure yourself and now need to rest p>
Rupert had protected her in the explosion the other day.
Although he had only pretended to be unconscious and seriously injured, the sheet of metal had still hurt his shoulder.
“It’s just a minor injury,” Rupert replied with a grin.
He grabbed her hand and urged, “Let’s go p>
Annabel was at a loss for words when she sat in the car. She had no choice but to text Anika. “Something urgent has come up. I will have to cancel p>
A few seconds later, Anika asked, “What’s the matter? Are you with Rupert p>
Annabel replied, “Yes p>
Anika teased, “You let love take priority over friendship p>
Annabel’s lips twitched, and she was just about to shoot back a reply when Rupert leaned in and whispered in her ear, “Here we are p>
Annabel looked out of the window. The Eiffel Tower was just a little distance away.
“Let’s go,” Rupert said as he opened her door for Annabel.
They strolled along the Seine River.
Green trees and gorgeous views lined both banks of the river. The park had several green spaces. In the distance, one could see dozens of iron bridges crossing the river, adding to the exotic charm of the Seine. Annabel had visited Paris before, but she had never felt the view was as beautiful as it was today.
“Sir, please buy a rose for your girlfriend,” a girl carrying a large basket of roses said to Rupert just then.
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The word “girlfriend” made Rupert’s heart soar.
“I’ll take them all.” With raised eyebrows, he removed a stack of notes from his wallet and handed it to the little girl. “Keep the change p>
The little girl was ecstatic and looked at Annabel with admiration. “Your boyfriend is so nice to you. You’re so lucky p>
Annabel was nonplussed and explained, “He’s not my boyfriend p>
Rupert frowned at this and said, “Yes, I’m not her boyfriend but her fiancé p>
Annabel was rendered speechless.
“Seeing you have a fiancé who treats you so well makes me so envious!” After saying that, the little girl pocketed the money and cheerfully went on her way.
Rupert held the roses in his hands and looked at Annabel with his intense gaze. “These are for you p>
“No, I don’t want them,” Annabel said, shaking her head.
“You don’t like them?” Rupert asked in a dejected voice. “Isn’t it true that all girls like roses p>