Chapter 71
Chapter 71:
“We will go all out and create the best!” Through gritted teeth, Bernice promised that they would come up with nothing but perfect designs.
“Annabel, keep an eye on the progress,” Rupert said with a glance at Annabel.
Annabel couldn’t believe it.
It had nothing to do with her. She wasn’t even a designer, and she hadn’t contributed to the designs in any way.
But being the project director, she could only nod stiffly and accept the responsibility she felt she did not deserve.
After the meeting, everyone stood up and left the conference room.
Annabel packed up her things and was about to leave when she heard Rupert’s magnetic voice from behind. “Annabel, please stay p>
Annabel paused and turned around. “What else can I do for you p>
Rupert strode over to her and stared down at her face in silence. After a while, he asked in a soft voice, “Do you know a lot about jewelry design p>
“I know a little about it,” Annabel said with a slight smile.
She was good at fashion design in general, so good that jewelry design was just a small matter for her.
“You surprise me,” Rupert murmured, his deep eyes full of curiosity.
Annabel simply shrugged and said nothing.
Was what she had done really that surprising to him?
What if Rupert knew her true identity? Would he be even more shocked?
When she saw that he had nothing else to say, Annabel turned around and went to the bathroom.
As soon as she entered, she heard a low female voice coming from one of the stalls. It sounded like Nina’s voice, and she mentioned her name.
Annabel stopped to listen carefully.
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Nina was saying in a jealous and angry tone, “Miss Norman, don’t worry. Our plan will be perfect. I will certainly kick Annabel out of Benton Group p>
Miss Norman? Heather?
So, Nina was colluding with Heather?
It seemed they had both set a trap to frame her.
With narrowed eyes, Annabel decided to fight back.
Annabel was never a pushover. And she would not be nice if Nina and Heather provoked her again.
The week went by quickly. Surprisingly, it was not an eventful week. Heather did not show up at Benton Group again, and Nina did not give Annabel any more trouble. But Annabel knew they would not let her go so easily. She knew it was the calm before the storm.
On the appointed day, Brett McCoy, the CEO of Lady Fashion, came on a visit to Benton Group.
Being the person in charge of the Lady Fashion project, Annabel was to pick him up at the airport.
Before leaving, she checked and made sure that the materials needed for the meeting later in the afternoon were ready.