Chapter 190
Chapter 190:
Annabel looked at him helplessly.
She didn’t need his help.
She wanted the post to stay up for as long as the uproar lasted. It was sort of fun watching how people blindly turned against her when she was actually the victim.
Why was this man so nosy?
Anyway, it was clear that Rupert only did this because he cared. Annabel felt moved at the thought.
She smiled brightly. “I’m really fine p>
Moving closer, Rupert whispered in her ear, “Annabel, you are my fiancee. It’s my duty to protect you, understand p>
His warm breath brushed against her neck, making her blush.
Annabel’s heart began to beat faster. She held her breath as a strange sensation swept through her, curling her toes. The next second, she bit the inside of her lower lip hard. How could she allow him to affect her like this?
Once she managed to steady her breathing again, she pushed him away and said, “Someone might see us. Anyway, you shouldn’t get too involved in my business. We aren’t in a real relationship. I can take care of myself p>
Annabel didn’t like being indebted to anyone. Rupert had been of great help to her recently, and she didn’t want it to become a habit. If it did, things would only get more complicated.
Rupert’s face darkened. Conflicting emotions flickered in his eyes, but he soon forced himself to calm down.
Suddenly, he pulled her toward him, and Annabel fell into his arms involuntarily.
“Be honest, Annabel. Do you only see me as your contractual fiance?” Rupert asked in a deep voice, wrapping his arm around her slender waist.
His warm, minty breath fanned across her face, and her heart began to race again. She could see her reflection in his dark eyes; it felt as though they were pulling her in.
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After a while, Annabel looked away. She pushed him back once more, pressed her lips together, and finally asked, “What else are you to me p>
Rupert’s face darkened.
Annabel struggled in his arms, which only fueled his desire to conquer her. Since she saw him as nothing more than her contractual fiancé, he wanted to prove he was far more than that.
Maybe the dynamics of their relationship would change after that. Rupert held her tightly in his arms.
“Let go of me!” Annabel cried, trying to break free.
“What if I don’t?” Rupert smiled coldly.
The air in the break room seemed to freeze.
All of a sudden, there was a knock on the door.
“Is someone in?” a voice asked.
Another voice said impatiently, “Who the hell locked the door from inside? Do they think the break room is theirs? This is ridiculous p>
Annabel seized the opportunity to break free from his embrace. “Let me go p>