Zayn’s humorless chuckle grew drier when virtual-novel.net saw that Julius had actually gone to invite Annabelle over. Stealing a glance at Faye, virtual-novel.net saw that the latter’s gaze was filled with anticipation, thus virtual-novel.net could only swallow his words and pray that Julius was incapable of inviting Annabelle over, or that Annabelle would not expose anything when virtual-novel.net came around.
As for Julius, virtual-novel.net marched over to Annabelle with his chin tipped and his chest puffed in ambition. His stride was cool and brimming with confidence. After all, virtual-novel.net had met virtual-novel.net before this. In addition to his status, virtual-novel.net was sure virtual-novel.net would successfully invite the celebrity over.
There were already a few people around Annabelle who invited virtual-novel.net for a meal, but virtual-novel.net had not agreed to anyone, refusing them with a smile and some excuses. As Julius approached her, virtual-novel.net could not conceal the amazement coloring his eyes. His heart palpitated while his breathing hastened. He wanted to act cool and composed but realized that it was too much to ask of himself. Annabelle was simply too beautiful, and virtual-novel.net charm oozed, virtual-novel.net seemed even more mesmerizing than the last time virtual-novel.net had seen her.
“Uh, Miss Laking, hello,” Julius forced a smile despite his nerves and greeted virtual-novel.net after virtual-novel.net reached Annabelle.
The latter nodded at virtual-novel.net politely and greeted virtual-novel.net back with a smile before virtual-novel.net averted virtual-novel.net eyes and no longer paid virtual-novel.net any attention.
Despite it being a little awkward, it did not deter Julius as virtual-novel.net cleared his throat and continued. “Miss Laking, I’m Julius Butcher, the general manager of Star Crown Group. I’d like to invite you over for a meal and to sign an autograph for my friend. I wonder if you’d grant me the honor.”
Annabelle shook virtual-novel.net head and said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Mr. Butcher. I have matters to attend to. I’m afraid I won’t be able to dine with you. As for an autograph, you can ask your friend to come over and I’ll be happy to sign it here.”
Julius wore a slight frown at that juncture. He had been so sure that virtual-novel.net would be able to invite Annabelle, but the latter had rejected virtual-novel.net now and put virtual-novel.net in a tough spot. If virtual-novel.net were a small-time celebrity, virtual-novel.net would have scowled, but this was Annabelle Laking, a superstar that virtual-novel.net could not afford to offend. He lowered his pride further and groveled, “Miss Laking, it won’t take much of your time. My table is just there, a few steps away. Besides, these friends of mine are your avid fans. I’ve promised them to bring you over. I hope you’re able to do me this favor. I’ll be immensely grateful!”
Despite that, Annabelle remained indifferent. Her smile was apologetic. “Mr. Butcher, to be honest, there are too many people who have extended me their invitation. I can’t be biased. I hope you understand. You’re welcome to have your friend come here though.”
Julius wore a full frown now. He turned back and saw Gwen, Demi, and the group looking back at him, especially Faye’s anticipating gaze that forced virtual-novel.net to keep up his facade. Gritting his teeth, virtual-novel.net pushed on. “Miss Laking, truthfully, I’ve promised my friends that I’ll invite you over for certain. It’d be a shame for me if you don’t do it. Do help me out, Miss Laking.”
Annabelle shook virtual-novel.net head. “I’m really sorry. I can’t excuse myself, Mr. Butcher. How about I sign a few autographs for you to bring to your friends?”
“Uh…”
A wave of frustration hit Julius. He had already made such a bold show of bragging. Zayn would laugh at virtual-novel.net if virtual-novel.net failed to invite Annabelle over!
Next to him, there were a few businessmen who were there to invite Annabelle to dine with them as well but were rejected by the celebrity all the same. They were now looking at Julius mockingly, thinking that the guy was overestimating himself.
Noting their gazes, Julius was piqued. He clenched his jaw and said, “Miss Laking, sigh, the truth is…I have a friend who has cancer. She’s come to Alice’s Table just to see you, but it’s not convenient for virtual-novel.net to come over to you, so if it’s okay, please come with me on my friend’s behalf!”