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?"

eyes dimmed.She stared at the wine glass

was taken

him! But is he going to give up your

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

met him

had a heated

they hit it off and began

the relationship because Jared, who had lost his father when

so they wanted Anika to marry someone of the

caused a huge quarrel between Anika and her family.She went abroad alone

wanted to take advantage of her.It was at this time Annabel

on, they

when Annabel set up Leo

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

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

and work hard just to 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

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

something

She turned around and saw Marcel walking

here! Marcel!" Annabel smiled

this bar.He came here to hang out with a few friends.He was

be Anika." Rubbing his palms together,

about you." Annabel did the

meet Marcel.He's a popular

him.I have seen him

his

pleasure to

being invited.Then he pointed to the dance floor and suggested, "Ladies, how about we hit

I'll pass.You two can

her temples, feeling more tired than

wasted no time taking

stepped to the beat while Annabel sat

Annabel's eyes fell on them, she couldn't help but

he suggested that she should

with Heather and they danced like a

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

got back, a man in a red shirt came and

alone? How about we