Chapter 489

“You went to Royal Banquet to earn some money?” questioned Anthony in a low, hoarse voice. “I…” Annabel lowered her head guiltily. “Back then, I just returned to Burlington, and it was laborious to find a job since I didn’t graduate from university. When I saw that Royal Banquet was hiring and this job didn’t require one to be seen, I decided to work there. I didn’t think of anything else; all I wanted to do was stay at the back of the kitchen to wash dishes. I didn’t go anywhere else, but…” She recalled what happened five years ago. Her eyes zoned out as her face blushed. “A friend of mine had diarrhea on Valentine's day and asked me to help her send food to the top floor. I wanted to turn it down, but she said the guest needed the food urgently, and if it was sent late, they would cut her pay. So… “I thought I'd leave right after sending the food, but I saw that the door was left ajar. I didn’t know it was you inside, and I only wanted to close the door. However, when I walked