Connor smiled disapprovingly. He looked at Annette and said, "It's up to you. Anyway, I can tell the truth at any time and don't mind others' gossip about us."Although they were at loggerheads, the way they talked to each other looked intimate.Alina walked in and ran into the scene.Annette glanced at Alina and rolled her eyes at Connor in embarrassment. She said softly, "You are hurting me."Connor kissed her on the cheek and said, "How about this?"Annette's face instantly turned red. She pouted and said, "Stop messing with me. They are watching us."Connor smiled at her lovingly. "Don't be shy. They are my family."Alina stopped in her tracks because it had been a long time since she had seen Connor smile so gently.Was Annette so special to him?Marcus pushed Lucas in, and they sat down around the dining table.Connor said, "Dwayne, go get a bottle of red wine."Dwayne fetched a bottle of red wine and served it.Dwayne was going to pour a glass of wine for Annette, then Connor r
The driver started the car and drove away from Connor's villa.Thinking of what had happened today, Annette sighed gloomily and covered her face with her hands.Connor turned to look at her and asked, "What happened? Are you feeling unwell?"After she heard his voice, Annette could no longer remain calm.She said to the driver, "Leonard, please pull over."Leonard thought that she was not feeling well and hurriedly stopped the car by the roadside.Annette got out of the car, put her hands around her mouth, and shouted forcefully at the passing cars.Connor held back his laughter and thought, 'She probably wants to beat me up.'Just now, Annette wanted to embarrass him, but she didn't expect herself to fall into a dilemma instead. Connor understood why Annette had a breakdown.He stayed in the car and watched her shouting.After that, she opened the door of the driver's seat and said to Leonard, "Leonard, let me drive."Leonard turned to look at Connor.Connor waved his hand and said,
After sending Connor off, Annette heaved a sigh of relief. She didn't want to see him again.Early the next morning, Annette cooked some macaroni for breakfast and went downstairs.She had just left the building when she saw Connor.Connor stood there, holding a bouquet in his hand with a smile.For a moment, Annette was a little fascinated by his handsome face, but soon she came back to her senses.She stopped two meters away from him and said, "Why are you here again?""To get married to you." As he spoke, Connor handed the flowers to her. "I picked these flowers for you this morning. Do you like them?"Annette took the flowers. She took a step forward to open the car door and stuffed the flowers in.After that, she returned to her previous spot and said seriously, "First of all, Mr. Norman, let me remind you that you and I..."She had only said a few words, and Connor stepped forward and kissed her lips. "I'll kiss you each time you call me Mr. Norman."Annette took a step back to
"Lena." Roxanne looked at Annette and said, "It was a done deal. There are two open positions, and your name was replaced by Lena's. Annette, you have been tricked by Kyle, Lena, and Fiona."Annette walked back to the office building.Roxanne quickly pulled her. "Ann, where are you going?""I'm going to ask Fiona.""Calm down. Fiona is targeting you on purpose." Roxanne tried to stop her.Annette pursed her lips and smiled. "Don't worry, Roxanne. I have never been this calm. It is not my style to be beaten without fighting back."Annette went to Fiona's office. She was neither heartbroken nor indignant and just looked at her calmly.Fiona took off her glasses and put them on the table. She said, "I knew you would come.""I want to know the reason why I was replaced," Annette said."Replaced? The list of candidates has not been announced before the final decision. So, technically, you weren't replaced," Fiona said mockingly.Annette was indeed naïve.She believed Fiona's words so easil
The phone in Annette's backpack rang again.Connor asked, "Did Kyle pester you again?""Did you know?" Annette did not answer Connor's question but said, "I have studied very hard. People think that I am smart and talented. In fact, I worked very hard. I just wanted to fulfill my dream one day, but now, they have destroyed it.""Them? Who are they?" Connor hugged her tightly, his heart filled with anger."Fiona. She gave the position to Kyle's new girlfriend," Annette said tiredly.Connor's eyes turned serious. He thought, 'So, it was the Luna of the Crystal Pack.'"If I were replaced because I wasn't good enough for the position, I would accept it. But I can't understand why they have to destroy my future. Is it simply because I am a rogue and a hybrid?"Annette seemed to have thought of something. Then, she took two steps back from Connor's arms and looked at him."What's wrong?" Connor asked in confusion.Annette took a deep breath and said, "I almost forgot that you are the Alpha
Annette thought of her mother again.She could never forget that stormy night and the bloody scene she saw when she opened the door of the bathroom...She covered her face with both hands, trying to push the pain out of her heart.Suddenly, Annette's phone rang again.She took it out and glanced at it.It was Kyle.Annette pressed her phone against her forehead, took a deep breath, and then pressed the answer button.Kyle's anxious voice came through. "Annette, I've just heard that you have been replaced. I don't know why my mother would do that. Where are you now? Can I come to you?"Annette said calmly, "Okay, take Lena and wait for me at the coffee shop. Remember, if you don't bring Lena with you, I won't talk to you."After hanging up the phone, Annette stood up. She took a shower and then put on a white shirt and a denim skirt. She put on light makeup and left home.She arrived at the door of the coffee shop and looked inside.Kyle was there already and was sitting by the window.
Annette looked up at Kyle. She walked to the bed, put down the flowers, and said to Lena, "Stop screaming. I'm not here to quarrel with you.""Get out!" Lena cried.Annette took a deep breath and said, "Kyle. I want to talk to Lena alone.""She is so hurt. What else do you want?" Kyle asked in disbelief."Do you think I will kill her?" Annette's eyes were wet. She said with a grievance, "Is that what you think of me?"Kyle was stunned for a moment. "Just try not to hurt her more. The doctor said that she needed to rest." After that, he went out.The door closed. Annette took a deep breath. She walked to the bed and looked at Lena."Why did you do that?" Annette said."I don't know what you are talking about." Lena snorted."I didn't push you." Annette continued, "Why did you do that?"Lena said fiercely through gritted teeth, "Annette, I won't let you win. Kyle is mine.""So you'll do anything to keep him, including risking your baby's life? Aren't you afraid of losing it?" Annette as
Connor picked up his knife and fork. He tried every dish and nodded with satisfaction.He admired Annette more.He even thought about moving in with her.Connor took a sip of the mushroom soup and said, "Why did you change your mind?"Annette put down the spoon and said, "Because I don't want to be trampled by anymore.""Why? When I came to you at noon, you still hadn't changed your mind," Connor continued."Lena is pregnant. But today, she used her baby to plot against me. She lost her baby." Annette stood up to get her recording pen and then played the audio clip.Connor shook his head and smiled helplessly. He asked, "If nothing happened to that woman, what would you do?"Annette scratched her forehead and said, "I planned to be with Kyle again to piss off Fiona and Lena."Connor's eyes became sharp. He asked, "You planned to make up with him?""Pretend to," Annette emphasized.Connor snorted coldly and commented, "Childish and stupid."Annette lowered her head and chuckled."What'