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 said slowly, "He's currently volunteering in

taken by

him! But is he going to give up your

was a tall, handsome, and bright student.He

first time Anika met him was during a

had a

they hit it off and began

had lost his father

they wanted Anika to marry someone

family.She

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

they

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

for her relationship.She and Jared had

Annabel frowned, showing dissatisfaction.

prove your parents wrong.Why did he go to the rural area instead? It

you only want to think about

about to say something when a

around and

we have here! Marcel!" Annabel

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

Rubbing his palms together, Marcel flashed Anika

lot about you." Annabel did

Marcel.He's a popular

have seen him on TV a few

shook his

a pleasure

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

pass.You two can go

feeling more tired than she

time taking Anika to the dance

the beat while Annabel sat in

them, she couldn't help but remember how Rupert had danced

mind? One moment, he suggested that she should give

then he got entangled with Heather and they danced like a

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 to the

moment she got back, a man in a red shirt came and sat close to her.He

are you drinking alone? How about we hit