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?"

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

taken by

of him! But is he going to give

was a tall, handsome, and bright student.He was

first time Anika met him was during

had a

it off and

had lost his father when he was a child, was

wanted Anika to marry someone of the

a huge quarrel between Anika and her family.She went abroad alone just to get away

hooligans who wanted to take advantage of her.It was at

on, they became

set up

was good for Anika, but she couldn't say the same for her relationship.She and Jared had maintained a lukewarm

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 love

love somebody, you only want to think about them.It's hard to fall

say something when a surprised

turned around and saw Marcel

have here! Marcel!" Annabel smiled at

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

Rubbing his palms together, Marcel flashed Anika a playboy

about you." Annabel

Marcel.He's a

him

shook his

a pleasure

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

I'll pass.You two can

feeling more tired than

wasted no time taking Anika to

while Annabel sat in the corner

couldn't help but remember how Rupert had danced

he suggested that she should give their relationship

Heather and they danced like a

Annabel gulped more than half of the wine

back, a man in a red shirt came and sat close to

you drinking alone? How about we hit the dance