The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1818

Leila spoke to Holley with a high degree of certainty over the phone. "Now that Charles is missing, Melissa is sure to take over the Shining Company. How can it have nothing to do with me?"

"Leila, it seems that your mother-in-law really dotes on you!"

Although Holley could have more bargaining power in front of Ferry after helping him defeating the Shining Company, she still felt a little unhappy because it was with Leila's help.

"Of course! But what about you? You are already pregnant, why aren't you getting married yet? Would you rather have a wedding after your child grows up?" Leila pretended to be concerned about Holley, but deep down, she just prayed in her heart that the Hu family wouldn't accept Holley.

A hint of displeasure was evident in Holley's voice when she replied, "That's none of your business, Leila!"

"Okay, okay. Please, get back to me as soon as possible. Don't keep me waiting for too long. Remember, you're not my only option." Leila didn't have the patience to keep playing nice with Holley, so she quickly hung up.

Although Holley was infuriated by Leila's arrogance, there was nothing she could do right now, except watch Leila gloat.

Holley called Ferry's number after she calmed down.

Ferry was having a drink in the bar when he received Holley's call. He was surprised to see her name on his screen, and he smiled. After a short pause, he answered it, "What's up? Have the Hu family seen through your tricks? Do you need my help?"

"If I help you get rid of Charles, will you help me in return?" Holley didn't even bother to ease in as she blurted out whatever was on her mind.

"Get rid of Charles? You? Are you telling me that you're powerful enough to go up against the Shining Company now?" Ferry's face expressed utter disbelief. He thought that perhaps Holley was barking up the wrong tree now.

Holley took a deep breath and told Ferry everything she knew about Charles' situation.

"Charles is missing?" Ferry had been leaning back on the sofa just now, but after hearing the news, he sat up almost immediately.

Holley reassured him, "Well, believe it or not, it's true! Melissa is going to take over the Shining Company soon. That means, our chance is coming!"

Ferry's face became deep and pensive with thought. After a while, he answered, "That's great. You should get Leila to manipulate Melissa first, so she can get the confidential documents of the Shining Company. Finally! At long last, we can wipe them off the face of the planet!"

"Yes, I can do that! But will you help me after that?" Holley wasn't going to rest until she could get Ferry to give her his word.

"What do you want me to do? Do you want me to get you pregnant, so you can become a part of the Hu family?" Ferry burst into scornful laughter.

Holley blushed at once, but she didn't dignify Ferry's question with a response.

"That will depend on your performance!" Ferry said before he hung up on her.

The smile on his face disappeared as his eyes drifted off elsewhere in pensive thought.

'Charles, I never thought I'd live to see this day. Perhaps you are just paying for your bad deeds. Do you believe in karma now?'

With a satisfied smile, Ferry pulled the woman next to him into his arms and began to flirt with her.

After Holley got off the phone with Ferry, she could barely keep herself calm.

She knew that it was only a matter of time before Rex would realize that she was just pretending to be pregnant. Her only hope was to go and find Black now, but if that didn't work out, she would have to find someone who could protect her from Rex.