The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 1997

Melissa didn't remove her gaze from Jackson as she continued to look at him expectantly.

Jackson had experienced a lot despite of his youth, and he knew that there was something wrong with the amount of attention Melissa was giving him.

The smile on his lips didn't even twitch as he continued to grin at her but refused to speak. He watched Melissa browse the menu for a moment before glancing at Henry, who caught his gaze and gave him a wink, while the expression on his face didn't change at all.

The hidden message was easily understood by Henry, who coughed awkwardly before stepping closer. "Mrs. Lu, it's rather late now. Jackson still has something to do. Let's call it a day. We hope to see you again next time."

As soon as Henry finished speaking, Jackson stood up and prepared to leave.

A frown made its way on to Melissa's face. She had finally figured out such a good idea. How could she let him go?

"No. Stop." Melissa reached out and grabbed Jackson's sleeve.

Jackson tried to avoid her reach, but she chased after his arm and knocked over a glass of wine on the table, spilling it all over the table and his clothes.

The expression on Jackson's face quickly changed into a frown, and Jackson couldn't stop himself from shouting at Melissa with displeasure, "You're insane!"

Melissa's expression was panicked and apologetic even if she hadn't knocked the wine glass by accident. She desperately wanted to stop Jackson from leaving no matter what.

Jackson wasn't stupid and saw through Melissa immediately.

Henry made to move and help them out of the awkward situation, but Melissa was already flushed red from both anger and embarrassment because of Jackson's reaction.

She had never been humiliated like this. Everything that Jackson had done, from shaking off her hand and cursing at her, as well as sending Sheryl flowers, infuriated Melissa.

"Smack!"

Melissa was so angry that she had no coherent thought in her head as she had raised her hand and slapped Jackson across his face.

Jackson was young and still very impulsive. He was furious that he had been slapped by an unfamiliar woman when he believed he hadn't done anything wrong. His hand rose as he planned to slap her back, but Henry grabbed his hand to stop him.

"Jackson..." Henry shook his head at Jackson, saying without a word that he shouldn't be hasty.

"Don't be rash? Henry, you have seen what happened. I've only just met Mrs. Lu, but she has been rude to me and even purposefully spilled wine on me. Am I supposed to just bear with it?" Jackson's eyes narrowed at Henry, his entire body shaking in rage.

Henry was speechless and knew that if he was in Jackson's position, he would have the same feelings.

"What? You don't believe me? Why don't you look at yourself? Who the hell are you? You think you can do everything, but you should think if you're even qualified to do anything. Do you understand?" Melissa was just as angry, and she proudly tilted her chin. She didn't feel any guilt for slapping Jackson.

"What...What do you mean?" Jackson was surprised. Did Melissa mean that he deserved to be beaten up?

"You know what you did!"

"You..."

"Enough, Jackson. You're a gentleman. Don't lower yourself to the same level as this woman." Henry was aware that he wouldn't be able to stop Melissa from doing anything, so he could only try to reason with Jackson.

"Enough, Henry. You just don't want to offend Shining Company." Jackson turned back to glare at Henry and shook off his grip, furiously walking out of the restaurant.

Right before he exited, Jackson turned to warn Melissa, "If it wasn't for Mr. Li's sake, I wouldn't have let you get out of this."

"What can you do to me, if you can't just fight back?" Melissa retorted, ready to escalate the situation.

She planned to chase after Jackson, but Henry blocked her path.