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?"

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

taken by

thoughtful of him! But is he going to

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

Anika met him was during a debate

a heated

they hit it

were against the relationship because Jared, who had lost his father when

wealthy and scholarly, so they wanted

her family.She went abroad alone just

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

they became good

up Leo Studio, making them friends and business

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

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

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

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

was about to say something when

She turned around and saw Marcel walking toward

who we have here! Marcel!" Annabel

in this bar.He came here to hang out with a

lady must be Anika." Rubbing his palms together,

about you." Annabel

meet Marcel.He's a popular

him.I have seen him on TV

his extended

a pleasure to

suggested, "Ladies, how about we hit

I'll pass.You two can

her temples, feeling more

time taking Anika to

the beat while Annabel sat in the corner

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

suggested that

Heather and

along? Utterly disgusted at the thought, Annabel gulped more than half of the wine straight from the bottle.She suddenly felt

man in a red

beautiful! Why are you drinking alone? How about we hit the