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?"

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

taken

of him! But is he going to give up your

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

first time Anika met him was

had a heated

they hit it off

had lost his

was wealthy and scholarly, so they wanted Anika to marry

quarrel between Anika and her family.She went abroad alone

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

they

set up

Anika, but she couldn't say the same for her

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

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 about him."

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

about to say something when

She turned around and saw Marcel

who we have here! Marcel!" Annabel

to hang

Anika." Rubbing his palms together, Marcel flashed

heard a lot about you." Annabel

Marcel.He's a popular

seen him on TV

his

a pleasure to meet

to the dance floor and suggested, "Ladies, how about

two can

more tired

time taking Anika to the dance

beat while Annabel sat in the corner

eyes fell on them, she couldn't help but remember

mind? One moment, he suggested that she should

he got entangled with Heather

to date Heather while also stringing her along? Utterly disgusted at the thought, Annabel gulped more than half of the wine straight from the bottle.She suddenly felt a little uneasy, so she went

in a red

beautiful! Why are you drinking alone? How