The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1883

"Did you need something, Ms. Zhang?" David had expected Leila to take action, but he didn't think it would be this soon.

Leila looked around. Certain that no one else was around, she turned back to David. "I have something important to discuss with you. Are you free right now?"

"You're going to say it anyway, whether I have time or not. Why bother asking?" David said, feeling bored.

At David's words, Leila's face turned dark. She gestured to the conference room across the hall. "Let's talk there."

"Alright." David shrugged and strode towards the empty room.

Leila followed, her fists clenched tightly. Had they been somewhere else, she'd already have had the man beaten to a pulp.

She shut the door and glared at David. David only raised an eyebrow. "What now?"

"David, you are aware that Charles has already divorced Sheryl, aren't you?" Leila narrowed her eyes. "In that case, I suggest you start treating me with more respect. I am, after all, going to be your boss when I marry Charles." The nerve of this woman! Charles never mentioned anything about marrying Leila, but she was already acting as if they were already engaged.

"Oh, is that so? What do you want me to do then? Do you perhaps think I'm being too harsh on you? Or did you suddenly get scared that Mr. Lu isn't going to marry you?" David shot Leila a dirty look, his glaze making Leila uncomfortable.

She pointed a finger at David and sneered, saying, "Remember your place. Don't act as if you're in charge. What, you think Charles will listen to you?"

"Mr. Lu has his own plans," David replied coldly. "And it is his own business as to who he will listen to." If it weren't for Charles, David would have exposed Leila's true intentions. For now, however, they needed to bide their time and act like they knew nothing of Leila's hidden agenda.

"You-!"

"Ms. Zhang, if you have nothing else to say, then I shall take my leave," David said as he walked towards the door. "Mr. Lu is waiting for me. Oh, and a piece of advice: focus on your job as a secretary and stop dreaming about becoming Mr. Lu's woman."

These words provoked Leila even more. But, as much as she wanted to retaliate, she didn't have anything to fight back with. She knew David's words made sense, and so, she had to bear with her anger.

Leila pinched the bridge of her nose. The silence was just adding to her agitation, so, with an irritated sigh, she marched to the door and walked out of the room, desperate for some fresh air.

Meanwhile, in Charles' office

"Mr. Lu." David frowned. "Ms. Zhang is back, so what do you need me for?"

Charles could tell by the tone of David's voice that something must have happened. Coughing lightly, he turned to the man. "What happened? Did you fight with Leila?"

"No. I just had a small chat with her," David denied as he straightened his tie. He didn't want to bother Charles regarding Leila. The man already had enough on his plate.

"Okay." Charles nodded. "We can't do anything that will make her suspicious. Just let her do what she wants for now. We'll catch her sooner or later." He was positive Leila wouldn't wait forever to carry out her plan. If he didn't cooperate with her, she'd definitely get anxious, and then that would be the time to unveil everything.

David nodded quietly, and after placing some documents on Charles' desk, excused himself and left the room.

Seeing David walk out of Charles' office, Leila strode to the door and knocked.

"Mr. Lu, I'm here to report to you!" She smiled proudly.