His Hybrid Mate

Chapter 172

　　After leaving the Joseph's house in the afternoon, Annette returned to Connor's villa in the Blood Moon Pack.

　　In the evening, Connor called her to inform her that everything went well with him.

　　They chatted for a while, and Connor went to the meeting.

　　Annette was not used to living without Connor around.

　　The next morning, a call woke Annette up.

　　It was from Roxanne.

　　"Annette, are you up?"

　　"I read last night and slept late."

　　"I have something important to tell you. Didn't you see the news?"

　　Hearing the word "news", Annette opened her eyes and asked, "What news?"

　　"Is Alpha Connor on a business trip?"

　　"How did you know?"

　　Roxanne was somewhat speechless. "Please. Can't you pay attention to the news if you have nothing to do?"

　　"What's wrong? Did something happen?"

　　"Jessica from the Black Thorn Pack arrived on the same flight as Alpha Connor, and they were caught by the reporters. The news on the Internet said that they went on vacation secretly."

　　Annette was annoyed. She thought, "Sure enough, Jessica would do anything to achieve her goal.'

　　"Why are you laughing?"

　　"Connor went to a meeting. He called me last night. I know him well. He won't do anything like that. Jessica did this on purpose."

　　"Do you know the power of public opinion? There are all kinds of news about them on the Internet. Everyone is waiting for reporters to expose more!" Roxanne felt anxious for Annette.

　　Annette said, "Connor won't do anything to Jessica, and the reporters have nothing to expose about them."

　　"I think Jessica is quite a scheming woman. You should tell Connor to be careful."

　　After chatting for a while, Roxanne hung up the phone.

　　Annette held the phone and hesitated.

　　If she called Connor now, would he think that she was jealous?

　　Or, maybe he would think that she did not trust him.

　　Annette took a deep breath and she didn't like this feeling.

　　As soon as she turned on her phone, news popped up on the screen.

　　"Connor, the president of the Norman Group, and Jessica, the daughter of the Fisher Group, are staying in the same hotel and suspected of spending a holiday together."

　　Annette knew that the news was fake, but she still felt uncomfortable.

　　She put her phone down and turned to pick up the book from the bedside table.

　　She should trust Connor. She wanted to read books so she could calm down.

　　However, she couldn't focus at all.

　　At noon, another piece of news was released.

　　"Connor is attending an important business event with Jessica."

　　Although Connor and Jessica were not caught on camera together, from their backgrounds in the photos, one could tell that they were indeed in the same place.

　　Annette left the room and wanted to go out for a walk. Just as she walked out of the entrance, she saw Marcus rushing over.

　　She thought that Marcus was going to help Connor explain something.

　　However, from Marcus' words, Annette knew that even Marcus did not know what Connor was doing.

　　"Annette, have you seen the news? Didn't Connor go to a meeting? Why is Jessica also there?"

　　Annette shrugged. "I don't know either. So far, Connor hasn't told me anything."

　　"Why didn't you call and ask him?"

　　Annette said awkwardly, "He went to work. I don't want to bother him."

　　"If you call him, he will be happy no matter how busy he is. Hurry up and ask him what happened."

　　Just as Annette was about to make a call, her phone rang.

　　Marcus leaned over and asked, "Is it Connor?"

　　Jessica's name appeared on the screen.

　　Marcus said angrily, "Why is she calling you?"

　　Annette shook her head.

　　"Answer it." Marcus snatched Annette's phone and picked it up. He said angrily, "Jessica, why did you call Annette?"

　　Annette was stunned and then asked, "Who are you? Isn't this Annette's phone?"

　　"This is Marcus."

　　"Marcus," Jessica smiled.

　　"How dare you covet Connor? You haven't looked at yourself in the mirror after plastic surgery, right?"

　　Listening to Marcus scolding Jessica so directly, Annette lowered her eyes and laughed softly.

　　Jessica said gloomily on the other side of the line, "Don't talk nonsense. I didn't have plastic surgery, and I'm not ugly. It is just that you have bad taste."

　　"The members of the Black Thorn Pack are indeed good at lying. Don't play dumb with me. Do you want to become the Luna of the Blood Moon Pack? I won't agree unless I die!"

　　Jessica became anxious. She scolded angrily, "Don't think that I have to give in to you just because you are Alpha Connor's younger brother. I don't care if you like it or not. You'd better be prepared. After I become Luna, I'll make you leave the pack."

　　Marcus sneered. "I'd like to make a bet with you. If you become the Luna of the Blood Moon Pack, I will leave. On the contrary, if you fail, do you dare to leave the Black Thorn Pack?"

　　"I won't talk to you. Let Annette answer the phone." Jessica could not suppress her anger.

　　Marcus laughed disdainfully. "If you dare to bully Annette, I will let the reporters expose the hospital where you had plastic surgery."

　　After that, he hung up the phone.

　　Jessica stomped her feet and shouted, "Marcus, just wait and see. When I become Alpha Connor's mate, I will ask him to chase you out of the Blood Moon Pack!"

　　Marcus returned the phone to Annette. "Don't pick up Jessica's call again in the future."

　　Annette looked at him with a playful look. "I always thought that you were gentle. I didn't expect you to be so aggressive."

　　"I just don't like the people of the Black Thorn Pack. Anyway, you have nothing to be worried about."

　　Annette smiled, "Alright, stop acting. I'm fine. I have faith in Connor."

　　Marcus said, "If there is nothing else, I'll go back to the bar. It will open in a few days."

　　"Go ahead."

　　After Marcus left, Annette called Connor.

　　Connor was happy to receive her call.

　　"Do you know when is the best time of my day?" Connor asked.

　　Annette knew what he wanted to say.

　　"When I call you, right?"

　　"Annette, you are getting smarter."

　　"Have you seen the news?" Annette smiled and asked.

　　"I have been busy the whole morning and haven't paid attention to anything else. What's wrong?"

　　"I think you should be careful. Jessica was on the same flight and is staying in the same hotel as you. Today, you went to the meeting, and she was also photographed there. The news said that you two went on a vacation together."

　　Connor asked, "How do you feel after watching the news?"

　　"Go back to your work. Don't tease me."

　　Connor couldn't help but smile. He said with certainty, "You are jealous and angry, right?"

　　"Connor!"

　　"I'll go to your school when I get back tomorrow afternoon."

　　"Don't. I don't want to be surrounded by people in school anymore. Please spare me."

　　Connor smirked. "You are my mate. You are stuck with me for the rest of your life."