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 her hand and said slowly, "He's currently volunteering in a

taken

of him! But is he going to

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

first time Anika met him

a

it off

relationship because Jared, who had lost his father when he was a child, was

and scholarly, so they wanted Anika to marry someone of

Anika and her family.She went abroad alone just to

into some hooligans who wanted to take advantage of her.It

they became

became the manager when Annabel set up Leo Studio, making them friends and

for Anika, but she couldn't say the same for her relationship.She and Jared

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

should 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 for your love.I don't know what you

blind? Once you love somebody, you only want to think about them.It's

say something when

Annabel!" She turned around and saw Marcel walking toward

we have here! Marcel!" Annabel smiled

here to hang out with a few friends.He

Rubbing his palms together, Marcel

have heard a lot about you." Annabel

Marcel.He's

have seen him on

shook his

pleasure

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

pass.You two

rubbed her temples, feeling more

no time taking Anika

to the beat while

she couldn't help but remember how Rupert had danced with

was on Rupert's mind? One moment, he suggested that she should give their relationship

got entangled with Heather and they danced

than

man in a red shirt came and sat close to her.He

Why are you drinking alone? How about we hit the dance