The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1857

Melissa stood up as she stared at the caller ID on her phone's screen. Almost immediately, red hot fury coursed through her veins, and she answered the phone with the most hateful tone she could muster.

"How dare you call me now, Sheryl?" she said with a sneer. "Do you for one second think I can't do anything to you?" Melissa's eyes were clouded with rage. Had Sheryl been in front of her, she would have slapped her hard.

"Mother, don't be angry. Your blood pressure..." Sheryl sighed tiredly.

She always knew Melissa didn't like her, and she was well aware that calling at this hour wouldn't get her any points with the woman, but for Charles' sake, she had bit the bullet and had called Melissa.

"Oh, I'm surprised you care about me. I would think you'd be praying for my death. Because if I'm dead, you can get Shining Company, right? And if there's something wrong with my son, you can get everything?" Melissa accused, her voice rising.

Hearing Melissa mention Shining Company, Sheryl took the chance and replied, "Mother, you know that Charles might be in trouble, so why aren't you taking care of the company in his absence? Don't you think it's improper to let an outsider manage the company?"

Melissa felt her blood boil even more at hearing Sheryl aim at Leila.

"Are you jealous? If you could prove to be half as capable as Leila and make more than a billion dollars for Shining Company, then I won't say anything," Melissa challenged.

Sheryl had hoped that Melissa had gotten her message, but, apparently, the woman couldn't realize the situation no matter what she said.

Deciding not to waste time arguing, Sheryl responded, "Mother, if you don't care about Shining Company, change its name and then just do what you want."

Melissa opened her mouth to reply, but Sheryl had already hung up. She clenched her fist and almost threw her phone in anger. "Sheryl, you ugly bitch! I swear if something happens to my son, I'm going to kill you."

Nancy heard Melissa curse, but didn't say anything. At times like this, it was best to let Melissa be.

Inside Shining Company

Leila found herself worrying after meeting with Ferry that morning. She knew the project didn't satisfy him. It was unclear just how much the man wanted, but Leila was sure he'd keep asking for more.

A knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts.

"Come in,"

she said blankly, eyes trained at the door.

Her secretary opened the door and bowed. "Ms. Zhang, you have an appointment with Mr. Chu from the bank at two. It's about the loan for the next half of the year..."

Leila nodded absently. "Very well. Prepare everything I'll need."

She waved her hand to dismiss the girl.

Her secretary's words gave Leila the perfect idea. If she had the loan at her disposal, Shining Company would be under her control. Leila smiled.

After everything was done for the day, Leila went to Dream Garden to retire for the night.

As soon as she opened the front door, Leila saw Melissa sitting in the living room. The past few days had been hectic, so Leila had pretty much ignored Melissa. Seeing her here made her wonder if the older woman had become suspicious. Swallowing hard, Leila composed herself and walked over to Melissa. "Aunt Melissa," Leila sweetly asked, "it's late. Why are you still up?"