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?"

of Jared, Anika's eyes dimmed.She stared at the wine glass in her hand and said slowly, "He's currently volunteering in a

was taken

thoughtful of him! But is

was Anika's senior in college.He was a tall, handsome, and bright student.He was

first time Anika met him was during a debate

had a

it

had lost his father

scholarly, so they wanted Anika

family.She went abroad alone just to get away from

some hooligans who wanted to take advantage of her.It was at this time Annabel appeared

on, they became

set up Leo Studio, making them

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

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

follow you abroad 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

heard that love is blind? Once you love somebody, you only want

to say something

around and

have here! Marcel!" Annabel

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

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

have heard a lot about

meet Marcel.He's

him

shook his extended

pleasure to meet

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

I'll pass.You two can

her temples, feeling more

taking

beat while Annabel sat in the

help but remember how Rupert had danced

One moment, he suggested that she should give their relationship a

with Heather and

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

she got back, a man in a red shirt

you drinking alone? How about we