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?"

dimmed.She stared at the wine glass in her hand and

was taken by

him! But is

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

Anika met him was during a debate

had a heated

it off

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

was wealthy and scholarly, so they wanted Anika to marry someone of

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

her.It was at this time Annabel appeared out

on, they became

set up Leo Studio, making them friends

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

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

to the rural area instead? It seems like he’s not

love is blind? Once you love somebody, you only

say something when

She turned around and saw Marcel walking

here! Marcel!" Annabel smiled

here to hang out with a

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

a lot about you." Annabel

Marcel.He's a popular

know him.I have seen him on TV a few

his extended

pleasure to meet

dance floor and suggested, "Ladies, how about we hit the dance floor?

I'll pass.You two

temples, feeling more tired than

wasted no time taking Anika

stepped to the beat while Annabel sat in the corner

help but remember how Rupert

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

then he got entangled with Heather and they danced like

at the thought, Annabel gulped more than half of the wine straight from the bottle.She suddenly felt a little uneasy, so she

she got back, a man in a red shirt came and sat

drinking alone? How about