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?"

mention of Jared, Anika's eyes dimmed.She stared at the wine glass

was taken

thoughtful of him! But is he going to give up

in college.He was a tall, handsome, and bright

met him was during a debate

a

hit it off

had

wealthy and scholarly, so they wanted Anika to marry someone

family.She went abroad alone just to get away

wanted to take advantage of her.It was at this time Annabel appeared out of the blue and rescued

then on, they became good

manager when Annabel set up Leo

say the same for her relationship.She and Jared had maintained a lukewarm relationship

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

you abroad and work hard just to prove your parents wrong.Why did he go to the rural area instead? It

is blind? Once you love somebody, you only want to think about

was about to say something

turned around and saw

who we have here! Marcel!" Annabel smiled

was a regular in this bar.He came here to hang out with a few friends.He was excited to see

beautiful lady must be Anika." Rubbing his palms together, Marcel flashed

lot about you." Annabel did the

Marcel.He's a

him

his extended

a pleasure to

down without being invited.Then he pointed to the dance floor and suggested, "Ladies, how about we hit the dance floor? I

pass.You two

rubbed her temples, feeling more tired than

taking Anika to the

beat while Annabel sat in

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

mind? One moment, he suggested that she should give their relationship

got entangled with Heather and they danced like

stringing her along? Utterly disgusted at the thought, Annabel gulped more than half of the wine straight

got back, a man in a red shirt came

alone? How about we hit the