The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1799

Success Company was a big group which had cooperated with Cloud Advertising Company for years. Even so, Jeff seldom saw Sheryl alone at any social gatherings before. Most of the time, she came with her husband, Charles. Today, Jeff was surprised to find that they had arrived separately. He couldn't help but think of the recent rumors he had heard about this couple.

Being both beautiful and elegant, Sheryl could attract any man, including Jeff. He was glad that he had a chance to get close to her, and he would do anything to please her tonight.

Hearing Jeff's introduction, Sheryl realized that he was the man who had sent the air ticket and invitation to Isla.

That thought removed any suspicions she initially had of Jeff. After all, he was one of their company's major clients, and Sheryl needed to be polite and cordial.

As Sheryl started to make casual conversation with Jeff, she realized that he was not as bad as he looked. He never asked anything about her personal life, but rather focused on their business. He was totally different from other men who coveted her beauty, which she found really impressive.

Noticing Sheryl's presence when she saw her talking with the guests, Leila's heart skipped a beat. Feeling threatened, she immediately took Charles' arm.

Since Sheryl's arrival had caused a commotion among the male guests, Charles' attention was also drawn in her direction. Looking towards the crowd, Charles saw Sheryl as well as the men surrounding her.

Charles' face clouded. Seeing Sheryl in a beautiful evening dress and flaunting her fair and bare skin, he felt even more sullen.

Clenching his fists, Charles was ready to approach Sheryl immediately.

Seeing Charles' expression, Leila figured out what Charles wanted to do. Not allowing Charles to leave her for another woman, she grabbed his arm before he could take a step.

"Charles, it's a bit windy today. I think the cold breeze makes me feel dizzy," Leila commented in a charming way.

Ignoring her statement, Charles told her coldly, "Stay here. I need to talk to Sheryl." Charles was absolutely irritated. If they weren't in a public place, he would have lost his temper already.

"Sher is talking with Jeff. It's inappropriate if you go there and interrupt them," Leila said. Leila tightened her grasp on Charles, not intending to let him go.

"Get your hands off me!" Charles stated sullenly. Waving his hand, Charles tried to shake off Leila's grasp.

However, Leila wouldn't give up so easily. She would do whatever she could to stop Charles from meeting Sheryl personally. Melissa had prepared this event for her and Charles, so she would never allow Sheryl to spoil everything.

"Charles..." Leila held onto Charles' arm again, unwilling to let him go.

Charles was a man, after all. If he had really wanted to, he could easily have thrown Leila to the floor without any effort.

But Charles didn't want to waste any more time. Creasing his eyebrows, he pushed Leila aside. Taking her chance, Leila immediately pretended to fall down.

"Aargh!" As Charles was stepping away from Leila, he heard her painful scream behind him.

Looking back, he saw Leila down on the floor.

Her eyebrows were knitted as if suffering from great pain. Leila looked at Charles with complaining eyes. She pressed her ankle with one hand, while another hand was on the floor, supporting her body from lying down.

Tears were already welling up from her eyes. Leila tried to control herself from crying out loud. Distress clouded her beautiful face; while, her body quivered in pain.

Charles frowned, seeing Leila had been hurt. Glancing back at Sheryl, who was not that far away, he hesitated for a moment, before he came back to help Leila get up. A heavy sigh escaped his lips.

Leila gloated over her triumph. She knew that Charles was a gentleman and wouldn't ignore her under her feigned condition. She took Charles' arm again like they were a real couple, hoping that he could walk her all the way.

After helping Leila up, he shook her hand from him. However, she seemed to look so unsteady, like she would fall again without his support. Having no other choice, Charles took her arm.

Once Leila was stabilized, Charles turned towards Sheryl immediately. She was still busy talking with Jeff.

Noticing Charles' gaze on Sheryl, Leila felt completely jealous. Who wouldn't be? Even though Charles was with her, his attention was on Sheryl all this time.

"I'm so sorry," she said, smiling apologetically to the woman. Sheryl loosened her grasp on her arm after the men left.

"Are you Chinese?" the woman asked Sheryl. She looked elegant and sophisticated.

Sheryl nodded slightly. Reaching out to shake hands with her, she introduced herself, "I'm Sheryl."

"Anne," the woman replied.

Finally, relieved after getting rid of those impolite guys, Sheryl stayed and talked with Anne. The more they talked, the more she liked this short-haired girl.

"Anne!"

a man called out to Anne from behind while they were happily chatting.

Anne turned to see who it was and then told Sheryl, "Sheryl, I need to leave for a while. I'll come over later."

"No problem." Sheryl smiled.

After Anne left, Sheryl heaved a sigh of relief. She didn't expect that this ball would be so boring. She had only been here for an hour, but it felt long enough for her already. She couldn't wait until it was over. Feeling a bit tired herself, she decided to go to the lower deck to retouch her make-up in the ladies' room.

Meanwhile, on the lower deck of the yacht.

Leila softly rested herself on Charles' arms as if she didn't have any strength left.

As a matter of fact, she was currently on cloud nine. She didn't mind if anyone saw them or not. Leila felt like the happiest woman in the world. She wouldn't ask for anything else if she could stay with Charles in this moment.