Chapter 6 The Bribe

Annabel looked at Rupert in confusion.

"In case you have forgotten, you are engaged to me now.Marcel is a celebrity.Many eyes are on him.Behave yourself.I won't sit back and watch you dent the reputation of the Benton family,"

Rupert warned in a serious tone.

Only then did Annabel realize that Rupert thought she loved Marcel.

How did his mind go that far? "Also, I have to remind you that it'll be very difficult to marry into the Brooks family.After all, you are two years older than Marcel—"

"Enough!"

Annabel snapped.

"Our engagement is just one of convenience.You and I know that we won't end up together.That said, it's none of your business whom I date or want to marry.Don't tell me what to do!"

Rupert's face darkened.He wanted to retort, but he bit his tongue when he saw her glaring at him.

The rest of the ride was silent.

Annabel hadn't denied having feelings for Marcel.Since she had behaved so defensively, Rupert assumed that she acquiesced to his suspicion.

That annoyed him even more.

Rupert suffered from insomnia that night as usual.

Staying awake all night had been a thing for him since he was kidnapped and locked up in a dark room when he was thirteen years old.He usually had panic attacks about that scary experience.

tonight, he was awake because he

happened last night flashed through his mind.He caught himself wishing for

this, he grew

does she see in Marcel who is merely a boy? Is she

of bed

days were peaceful and uneventful for

missing the life

been a

in her bed and living the

anniversary ceremony for Benton Group

evening, Annabel was forced to get styled and

The banquet was grand.

were all popular

was busy exchanging pleasantries with many

of meeting a lot

to

she walked out, only to be stopped

"Annabel Hewitt, right?"

her appearance, Annabel calculated that this

customized dress and jewelry that looked expensive, so she must

how may

Heather Norman," the woman

heard times without number

the only woman

expected Heather and Rupert to

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