Chapter 102
Chapter 102:
“Annabel, how did Rupert get hurt?” Erica demanded, already prepared for battle.
“You can ask him,” Annabel replied without even raising her head as she concentrated on packing up her things.
She had had enough of Cathy. Cathy had not only gone to Water Moon Community to give her trouble in the morning but had also brought Erica to Benton Group to harass her. The girl was getting on her nerves.
“Auntie, I’ve asked the security. Rupert got injured because of Annabel,” Cathy spat, trying to fan the fire. “If it weren’t for her, how else would Rupert get hurt p>
“You are jinxed. Sooner or later, you’ll get Rupert killed. I won’t let you stay by his side and hurt him!” Erica shouted in fury. The more she looked at Annabel, the more she disliked her.
She didn’t understand why Bruce, who used to be a big shot in the business world, would prefer a girl like Annabel and arrange such an engagement for Rupert.
Even Rupert had changed his attitude towards Annabel recently. He had been defending her, as if he were going to accept her. He didn’t even take Erica’s words seriously anymore.
After packing and tidying up the table, Annabel finally looked up at Erica and said flatly, “The person who stabbed Rupert was Nina. If you want to hold someone responsible, you should go to her. I’m still busy with my work. Please don’t disturb me p>
“Annabel, how dare you!” Erica screamed, her voice a mix of anger and disbelief.
“Here is fifty million. Take the money and leave now. I don’t want to see you ever again!” Erica ordered, slamming a check on the table. Her eyes were filled with anger and disgust.
Fifty million?
Annabel curled her lips mockingly. Apparently, Erica was determined to spend a lot just to drive her away. But this would not work on her.
Seeing that Annabel didn’t respond, Cathy assumed she was stunned by the sheer amount. She said sarcastically, “Annabel, look carefully. This is fifty million. You haven’t seen so much money, have you? To be honest, you can’t make this much in your entire life. Take the money and get out p>
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“Fifty million, right?” Annabel asked, glancing down at the check and picking it up.
“Take the money and get out. Don’t bother Rupert anymore!” Erica shouted again, feeling only disgust as she watched Annabel holding the check.
In her eyes, Annabel was just a country bumpkin who could easily be tempted by money.
But she didn’t mind, as long as it made Annabel go away. At least she would never have to see her again. Out of sight, out of mind.
To her astonishment, Annabel tore the check into pieces and threw them at her and Cathy. “I’m sorry, but the money is too little,” she said with disdain.
“Annabel, don’t be so stupid!” Cathy shouted when the pieces of paper hit her face.
What did Annabel mean? Fifty million was little? And now she was clinging to Rupert at all costs?
Clearly, Cathy thought, Annabel had realized that once she married Rupert and became the hostess of the Benton family, she would have far more than fifty million at her disposal.
Erica’s expression shifted as she came to the same conclusion. She forced herself to calm down and speak without shouting. “How much do you want for you to leave Rupert?” she asked, glaring at Annabel.