The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1712

"Why do you hesitate? Are you considering rejecting my offer?" Ferry raised his brows as he questioned Holley.

"Do I have a choice?" Holley countered, frustrated, knowing that she had no choice, and she was at his mercy.

"Listen, here are your only options. Either you find out the contract price of the cooperated project between the Shining and Star Companies for me, as soon as possible, or you be a call girl!" Ferry hung up the phone as soon as he said his piece, not giving Holley any chance to reply.

Hearing the busy tone on the other end of the line, Holley almost went crazy.

In her fit of anger, she threw her phone, and it bounced on the far side of the room. Lately, it was her way to vent her anger after she talked to Ferry. Thankfully, she could always afford to buy a new one. It would really be very depressing for her if money would also be part of her problem.

Using her landline phone, she dialed Leila's number.

Shopping with Melissa, Leila was very happy for her plan had worked. However, when she saw the caller, her happy mood turned sour. She was having such a good time that she didn't want her day being ruined by someone like Holley.

"What's wrong, Leila?" Noticing the annoyed look on Leila's face, Melissa asked concernedly.

"Nothing, Aunt Melissa. It's just a friend calling me. I haven't seen her for a long time." Leila ignored the call and turned to Melissa to explain.

"Oh, okay. Check this out. Do these clothes fit me?" Melissa asked Leila instead, not worried anymore.

However, Leila was bothered by the call. Even though she didn't pick up the phone, she started to wonder what it could have been about. Thus, she could no longer focus on helping Melissa in choosing clothes. Instead, she would either mumble a few words or just nod her head when asked for her opinion.

There was also news about Holley on the internet these past few days. And that got Leila confused.

To add to her confusion was the sudden call, which she just received after not hearing from Holley for quite some time. Why would she call her now?

"Aunt Melissa, it looks perfect on you!" Smiling, Leila nodded her approval at Melissa as she looked at her from head to toe.

"I think so, too. I'm buying this!" Melissa then walked to the cashier to pay.

"Aunt Melissa, let me pay for you!" Leila stopped Melissa. She took the clothes and rushed to the cashier.

Nodding, Melissa smiled.

After shopping, Leila and Melissa went to a nearby coffee shop.

"Aunt Melissa, will you excuse me? I need to go to the bathroom." Leila asked Melissa after placing their orders.

"Sure, I will wait for you." Melissa answered while patting the back of Leila's hand.

Inside the bathroom, Leila looked around to make sure that no one was around before calling Holley back.

Annoyed, Holley was lost in thought since Leila hadn't answered her call. But when she heard the phone ring, she picked it up immediately.

"What happened?" Leila asked impatiently.

"How's your job in the Shining Company?" Holley asked immediately, not beating around the bush. She was dying to know Leila's progress. After Ferry had given her an ultimatum, she couldn't afford to fail.