Who Is The Real Boss?

Chapter 51

Chapter 51 The Money Is Too Little

Annabel looked up to the door. All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

To her surprise, she saw Erica and Cathy.

Though Erica was already more than 40 years old, she looked young and still had her feminine charm.She was wearing a purple dress, which made her look noble and elegant.

But her expression was that of anger.

Rupert had not come back home the previous night.

Cathy made breakfast early in the morning and took it to him, but she ended up returning home with red eyes.

Cathy told Erica that she went to deliver breakfast to Rupert, but she was pushed to the floor by Annabel.

The breakfast was also spilled on the floor.

According to her, Annabel made a lot of unpleasant remarks.She also mentioned that Rupert had blocked a knife for Annabel and got injured in the process.

Cathy made all sorts of exaggerated complaints to her and Erica became so anxious that she wanted to call Rupert to ask about his wound.

But Cathy urged her to stop, telling her, "Rupert didn't want me to tell you.If he knew I told you, he would be angry.Don't worry.The wound is not a big deal."

After a brief pause, Cathy made another statement that added fuel to the fire.

"But it's really dangerous for him to remain with that woman, Annabel.It's all her fault.If it weren't for her, he would not have gotten hurt.Fortunately, he wasn't seriously injured this time.But since Annabel is still with him, who knows what will happen next time?"

"Annabel is a jinx! I'll drive her away!"

It was no secret that Erica didn't like Annabel at all.

They both went off to Benton Group to confront Annabel.

Erica looked around the conference room and found that Annabel was not alone.

The CEO of Lady Fashion was there with her.

So, she suppressed her anger and ordered in a low voice, "Annabel, come out!"

Seeing that Erica and Cathy had not come with good intentions, Annabel stood up and asked with a frown, "What is it? I'm in a meeting now.If you have anything to say, please wait for me."

"Annabel, you..."

But before Erica could finish the statement, Annabel marched over and shut the door.Then she locked it and came back.

"I'm sorry, Mr.McCoy.Please let's continue."

She opened the plan and began to introduce it to Brett in detail.

"These are details about the capital, manpower and raw materials needed for mass production of Ice and Fire."

One by one, she explained the parts of the plan to him.

When she was done, Ice and Fire nodded in satisfaction.

"Great."

Meanwhile, outside the conference room, Erica and Cathy were nursing their bruised prides.

Erica was so angry that she gnashed her teeth in fury.

"No problem.I'll wait for her!"

"Auntie, please don't be angry,"

Cathy pleaded, looking very nice and innocent.

"I understand that what Annabel did was very disrespectful.How could she treat you like this? She's just like a country bumpkin.How can she match the standards of our family? I think my cousin is bewitched by her seductive looks!"

Erica's eyes flashed with determination.

"I won't let Rupert marry such a woman."

Erica and Cathy had to wait for two hours before Annabel finished her meeting with Brett.

Finally, the door of the conference room was opened.

Seeing Brett coming out with his assistant, Erica and Cathy stormed into the room.

"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 stuff.She had enough of Cathy.She not only went to Water Moon Community to give her trouble in the morning but 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 in an effort to fan the fire.

"If it weren't for her, how else would Rupert get hurt?"

"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 make such an engagement for Rupert.

Even Rupert had changed his attitude towards Annabel recently.

He had been defending her, as if he was 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."

"Annabel, how dare you!"

Erica screamed in a mixture 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 towards Annabel.

Fifty million? Annabel curled her lips mockingly.

Apparently, Erica was bent on spending a lot just to drive her away.

But this would not work on her.

Seeing that Annabel didn't say anything in response, Cathy felt she was shocked by the presence of so much money.

So, 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 so much money throughout your entire life! Take the money and get out."

"Fifty million, right?" Annabel asked, looking down at the check and picking it up.

"Take the money and get out.Don't bother Rupert anymore!"

Erica shouted again, feeling nothing but disgust when she saw Annabel taking the check.

As far as she was concerned, Annabel was clearly a country bumpkin that could easily be tempted by money.

But she didn't mind, provided that could make Annabel go away.

At least, she would never see Annabel again in the future.

Out of sight, out of mind.

But to her astonishment, Annabel tore the check into pieces and threw it at her and Cathy.

"I'm sorry, but the money is too little," she said in disdain.

"Annabel, don't be so stupid!"

Cathy shouted at her 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, she realized that as long as she got married to Rupert and became the hostess of the Benton family, there would be much more than fifty million at her disposal.

Erica's expression changed when she figured this out.She decided to calm down and talk without shouting.

"How much do you want for you to leave Rupert?" she asked, glaring at Annabel.

"I will leave, but not now." Annabel shrugged.

"It's up to me when to leave.Don't worry.I don't like your family, including Rupert."

Then she picked up her computer bag, turned around and walked out of the conference room.She had hardly walked out the door when she suddenly bumped into a hard body.

"Ouch! What the..."

Annabel was shocked when she looked up and saw a familiar handsome face staring back at her.

"Rupert? When did you come here?" Annabel asked.