chapter 1781


    "Get a shower and rest well, dearest. The wedding tomorrow will be tiring."


    Charmine turned to look at Anthony. ''Til rest after going through this."


    Anthony looked at the stack of papers and frowned. He then grabbed Charmine and hoisted her into


    his arms, eliciting a yelp from Charmine who instinctively wrapped her slim arm around his neck.


    She nestled herself further into his arms but argued, "I haven''t finished-!"


    Anthony looked down at her and walked into the bathroom. "Get afortable bath; I''ll check the


    schedule."


    He then lowered his head near her ear, his warm breath fanning her earlobe as his husky voice wafted


    into her ear, "Tonight, I can''t wait to hug you to sleep."


    After midnight, she would be his bride-to-be.


    Charmine was speechless, yet her face was searing pink as Anthony''s silky voice rang in her ears.


    With this, she did not argue with Anthony. "Check it thoroughly, though, and don’t leave out anything."


    "Yes, ma''am!"


    Anthony carried her to the bathtub and tested the water before preparing Charmine''s bath.


    Following that, he brought out her pajamas. "Enjoy your bath, dearest. Call for your husband if you


    need anything." "Okay." Charmine looked at the ready bath and met his burning eyes. She pushed him


    out, somewhat flustered as she did. "Hurry and get out."


    With that said, she shut the door.


    Anthony''s tall figure loomed before the bathroom door as the image of a flustered Charmine danced


    around his mind. His gaze was filled with warmth and gentleness.


    The usually unruly and arrogant Charmine was acting like a young girl in front of him from time to


    time...and only he was allowed to see this side of her!


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    Anthony''s eyes gleamed softly yet proudly as he walked back into the living room.


    Just as he sat before the table, however, the phone on the table rang abruptly.


    Anthony frowned and noticed that it was Nial calling. He narrowed his eyes and answered the call,


    saying, "What is it?" "We got a situation, Bro!" Nial’s urgent voice came from the phone. "I went back to


    sort out some urgent matters at my hospital. When I returned, Annabel went missing! I heard from the


    nurse that an international assassin came to kill her! She''s missing now, and the entire hospital is


    frantic!"


    Anthony''s heart sank.


    Annabel was murdered?


    Why did such a thing happen during such an important week?!


    Anthony looked visibly disturbed as he instructed, "Lock down the hospital now. See if there''s any clues


    on her whereabouts!" "Roger that." 1


    Anthony ended the call. Frowning, he instantly called Luke and ordered, Find out where Annabel is!"


    Meanwhile, inside a luxury vi...


    Waverly was dressed in her red nightgown. She had a wine ss at hand as she sat on her balcony


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    Her cold eyes were fixed on thements in her phone, and a proud, ominous smirk yed on her red


    lips.


    Good.


    Before she even did anything, someone went to murder Annabel. Even God was on her side!


    Furthermore, her people were at the hospital, but they saw Senior Bailey. She then allowed Senior


    Bailey to bring Annabel away.


    Ha!


    How could Anthony and Charmine get married with this new challenge?


    They might as well dream about it!


    She picked up her phone and called a reporter, saying, "I have big news to sell you. Make it show up


    on the most-searched list."


    With that, she phoned Senior Bailey and spiced things up.


    "I watched as Annabel nurtured the child in her womb-Anthony''s test-tube baby, that is. ording to


    my investigation, it''s a baby boy."