Who Is The Real Boss?

Chapter 15 Brush With Death

Rupert shot her a searing glare and stormed out. Outside, he bumped into Cathy. Cathy tilted her head and saw that Annabel was sitting up on the bed. She then looked at her cousin with her eyes squinted.

"Rupert, why did you come out of Annabel's room at this time?"

Rupert turned a deaf ear to her and left.

His reaction made Cathy even more curious. She followed him. "Don't tell me you slept in Annabel's room? What did you do last night?”

Back in the room, Annabel became fidgety when she heard Cathy's curious questions. She got out of bed and rushed into the bathroom to wash up

She didn't need anyone to tell her that she looked a mess. She was so embarrassed that Rupert saw her in that bad state.

“He'd better not say a word to anyone about what happened or how scared I looked last night," Annabel huffed, brushing her teeth.

All this was Nina's fault. Never again would Annabel be deceived by her. She knew that troublemaker's intentions now.

downstairs to the dining room. Rupert dropped his fork, stood up, and left without a word. This didn't get to Annabel at all. She just sat down to have breakfast. His or anyone else's attitude was the least of her worries now. She was starving and lacked strength. She

for answers, was disappointed after he left. She turned to Annabel. "I underestimated you, Annabel. You have only been here for a few days, but you are already

son? Or should I say what did you two do? Besides, why did

sarcastic smile. "We are all adults. What else can a man

men. Shame

your language!\ Annabel took a huge bite of bacon and chewed gracefully. "I'm Rupert's fiancee. 1 don't have to seduce him to do anything. It just happened.\

time, Cathy dropped her fork and stood

in a fit of pique. Rupert was such an excellent man. Why did he accept

Annabel didn't deserve him!

stepped forward and said, "Miss Hewitt, Mr. Benton ordered

in her

hischauffeur to drive her

What the hell washappening?

up and coughed. She eyed Annabel and then ordered the

to drive MissHewitt to work." The driver hesitated as beads of sweat appeared on