Chapter 203
Chapter 203:
“Your performance today certainly exceeded my expectations.” Rupert looked at Annabel sideways. “I didn’t expect you to come to the hospital and confront Nina p>
Annabel smiled. “What? Do I look like a pushover to you p>
With a grin, Rupert shook his head. “No p>
“Thanks a lot for what you did just now.” After a brief hesitation, Annabel voiced her gratitude.
She hadn’t expected Rupert to stand up for her and put in the effort to find such crucial footage that exposed Nina’s lies.
Even Anthony hadn’t found that video, yet Rupert did. He must have gone to great lengths.
It was impossible for her not to be moved by his gesture. But…
“I said I would protect you,” Rupert reminded her, his voice ringing clearly in Annabel’s ear. His tone was magnetic and slightly seductive.
Annabel frowned and unconsciously leaned to the side, putting some distance between them.
A flicker of disappointment flashed across Rupert’s eyes.
Did she really have to keep him at arm’s length?
Did she have no feelings for him after everything he had done for her?
With his hands in his pockets, Rupert’s expression turned cold.
For a moment, the air in the elevator seemed to freeze.
Pursing her lips, Annabel looked away from him.
Just then, her phone rang.
It was her grandfather.
Annabel quickly picked up. “Grandpa, why are you calling me all of a sudden p>
On the other end, a burst of laughter boomed through the line. “I saw what happened today on TV. Rupert is a good guy. He’s protecting you p>
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Annabel was slightly embarrassed. Her grandfather’s voice was so loud that Rupert might have heard everything.
Annabel’s grandfather continued, “You’ve been spending time with him for almost a month now, haven’t you? How are you two? When am I going to attend your wedding p>
“Grandpa, what are you talking about?” Annabel flushed.
“Come on! This guy is talented, handsome, capable, and worthy of you.” Annabel’s grandfather was clearly very satisfied with Rupert.
“Grandpa, I have something else to do. I have to hang up now p>
Hearing Rupert’s vague chuckle, Annabel quickly ended the call.
“Your grandfather has good taste, much better than yours,” Rupert teased.
Annabel rolled her eyes. “How can you be so narcissistic p>
Ignoring the man beside her, she stared at the elevator’s flashing numbers, hoping to get to the first floor as soon as possible.
As soon as they walked out of the elevator, Rupert’s phone rang.
It was Bruce.