Who Is The Real Boss?

The mention of Rupert ignited the irritation Annabel was trying so hard to drown.She slammed the glass on the table and said, "Can you not talk about him?"

"Oh, it seems I guessed right." Anika chuckled.

"No offense but, you are being too hard on him.Judging by the things I heard about him while I was abroad, he's a good man.And I'm more convinced of it after seeing him today."

"What did you hear about him?" Annabel sucked her teeth at the thought of what Rupert said to her in the elevator.

"He's tall, handsome, rich, and powerful.If you ask me, you guys are a perfect match," Anika teased, pouring her another glass.

Annabel drank it up in one gulp and spat, "Tacky!"

"I disagree!" Anika coughed.

"That wasn't what I thought when I saw you two at the press conference.You looked like a match made in heaven.Don't tell me you have no feelings for him after living with him for weeks."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Annabel leaned back and took a deep breath.

"I don't feel a thing for him, and I don’t think it would ever happen.My grandfather insisted I come here to stay with him for three months.We have already agreed that the engagement will be called off once the time elapses."

Anika shrugged and said, "In that case, let's make a bet."

"On what?"

Annabel inquired indifferently.A mischievous smirk sat on Anika's face.

"Let’s bet on whether you and Rupert will break off the engagement.If you lose, you have to give me your handmade necklace.What do you say?"

Anika always wanted the necklace.

Annabel was excellent at fashion designing, computer hacking, and she could even make necklaces like a pro.

This condition of hers only emphasized that she was convinced Rupert was the man for Annabel.

"You won't be getting the necklace from me, then!"

Annabel smiled confidently.

"Enough about me.Tell me about you.Where's Jared?"

dimmed.She stared at the wine glass in her hand and said slowly, "He's

was taken

him! But is he going to give up

college.He was a tall, handsome, and bright student.He was quite popular

met him was

a

they hit it off and began

relationship because Jared, who had lost his father when he

scholarly, so they wanted Anika to marry

quarrel between Anika and her family.She went abroad alone

take advantage of her.It was at

they became

set up Leo Studio, making them

for her relationship.She and Jared had

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

prove your parents wrong.Why did he go to the rural area instead? It seems like he’s not even putting up a fight for your love.I don't know what you

that love is blind? Once you love somebody, you only want to think about them.It's hard to

something when a surprised voice

around and saw Marcel walking

here! Marcel!" Annabel smiled at

bar.He came here to hang out

must be Anika." Rubbing his palms

have heard a lot about you." Annabel did the

Marcel.He's

seen him on TV a

his

a pleasure to meet

suggested, "Ladies, how about we hit the dance

I'll pass.You two

more tired than she was

time taking Anika

beat while Annabel

Annabel's eyes fell on them, she couldn't help but remember how Rupert had

suggested that she

got entangled with Heather and they danced like a

disgusted at the thought, Annabel gulped more than half of the wine straight from

moment she got back, a man in a

alone? How about we hit the dance