Chapter 40
Chapter 40:
Cathy showed up out of nowhere and said with a smug smile, “I did. Do you have a problem with that p>
“Do you have any idea that touching someone else’s things counts as infringement of privacy and attempted theft?” Annabel folded her arms and leaned against the door frame with an indifferent expression.
“They are just shabby suitcases!” Cathy scoffed. “The Benton family took you in and fed you good food these past few days. I’m sure the guest room is far better than the master bedroom in the shack where your family lives. You are very ungrateful. If you don’t want this room, you should go back to your dilapidated home p>
Shabby suitcases?
Annabel stared at Cathy as if she were looking at a fool. These leather suitcases were specially made for her by a top foreign designer. They were more luxurious than most popular brands. Everything, from the design to the workmanship and materials used, was the best of the best. How dare Cathy run them down? It appeared she didn’t know anything about fashion and quality.
“What’s going on here?” Rupert arrived home to find a heated quarrel on the first floor.
“Rupert!” Cathy grabbed his arm and spoke in an aggrieved tone. “I was kind enough to help Annabel move her things. Instead of thanking me, she accused me of stealing and infringing on her privacy. Even beggars would not want her suitcases. How can I steal anything from her p>
Annabel snapped her fingers and uttered, “Rupert, you heard her, right? She moved my things without my permission p>
With a frown, Rupert pulled his arm away and asked firmly, “Cathy, why did you move Annabel’s things p>
The searing glare Cathy received from him made her step back in fear. “Your mom gave the order p>
Hearing this, Rupert nodded thoughtfully. He knew his mother disliked Annabel. However, he didn’t like that she was being treated unfairly. If his grandfather found out about this, he would throw a fit.
“Take Annabel’s things back to my room,” Rupert ordered a servant.
“There will be no need for that.” Annabel refused as the memory of what transpired between them last night flashed through her mind. Rupert was a little annoyed by her refusal.
She would rather stay in a guest room than stay with him?
Displeased, Rupert said, “Suit yourself p>
“Yes, I will do just that. This room isn’t bad, after all.” Annabel shrugged. She didn’t mind staying there. She could stay anywhere as long as it wasn’t Rupert’s bedroom. She didn’t want to face that kind of embarrassment again.
The guest room was beautifully decorated and comfortable, so Annabel liked it. After arranging her things, she sat on the sofa to rest. Her phone suddenly rang.
She glanced at the screen and saw Marcel’s name.
“Hello, Annabel speaking,” she said, pressing the phone to her ear.
“Hey! It’s me, Annabel. Are you free this Sunday night?” Marcel’s voice came from the other end of the line.
Annabel didn’t have much on her plate, so she figured she would be free on Sunday. She replied with a smile, “Yes, I’m free. What’s up p>
“I just finished shooting a new drama. I’d appreciate it if you could celebrate with me,” Marcel invited her expectantly.
“Congratulations on wrapping the shoot!” Annabel was happy to hear the good news. “Seven o’clock on Sunday night at Charming Bar? All right, I’ll see you then p>