Chapter 143
Chapter 143:
Annabel blushed as she leaned against Rupert’s chest.
His powerful arms held her close, and she could feel his warm breath. They were so near that she could hear his strong heartbeat.
As they walked out of the studio, Annabel saw Heather glaring at her.
Annabel wrapped her arms around Rupert’s neck on purpose.
“Where are you going, Rupert?” Heather had been standing at the studio entrance and had seen what happened on the stage.
She thought Annabel would be killed or severely injured if the lamp fell on her. But to her surprise, Rupert had risked his life to protect her. And now he was even carrying her securely in his arms.
Heather’s heart was filled with jealousy. She tried to stop Rupert by tugging at him, but when he gave her an icy look, she immediately let go.
Rupert carried Annabel into the car and was about to drive to the hospital. Annabel tried to stop him. “I’m fine. It’s only a minor wound. I can handle it myself p>
“No. I’m taking you to the hospital so a doctor can look at it,” Rupert insisted.
Annabel could not persuade Rupert and had to let him drive her to the hospital.
The doctor checked Annabel’s wound and said, “Luckily, the cut is not deep. Apply some ointment and you’ll be all right in a few days p>
“Thank you, doctor,” Annabel replied with a smile. In reality, it was only a minor injury. Rupert did not have to take her to the hospital.
“That’s great.” Rupert’s tense, handsome face finally relaxed a little when he realized Annabel had only suffered a small cut.
“Do not return to the company today. I’ll drive you home so that you can get some rest p>
Rupert carried Annabel back to the car. His gaze softened when he noticed she was not struggling.
He fastened her seat belt. Just as he was about to start the car, Annabel asked calmly, “Rupert, do you think what happened today was an accident p>
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Annabel looked at Rupert, narrowing her eyes.
What had happened today was not an accident.
Every year, professional staff checked and maintained Benton Group’s equipment, including the studio’s ceiling lamps. Annabel wondered what had caused it to fall so suddenly.
And it just happened to injure her.
She had no idea who was behind it.
Annabel initially suspected Heather of attempting to harm her, but on second thought, she remembered that she had been the one who decided to go on stage to give a demonstration because Annie had not been performing well.
Heather could not have foretold that.
Annie and Rory were the ones who were supposed to be on stage today.
Was someone targeting Annie?