The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 377

Roger shrugged his shoulders with resignation. "I don't know what good it will do her, " he said.

"She just told me what to do, but not once did she say why, " he told Autumn. "I'm thinking she really hates you, so you better watch your back."

"I know, " Autumn nodded in agreement. She stepped aside to make a phone call that would introduce Roger to TV production teams. Turning to Roger, she said, "Thank you for warning me about Rachel's ploy. To show my appreciation, I have hooked you up with two TV crews, for starters."

"Thank you very much, Miss Zhao!" Roger cried out in joy.

The directors of these two teams were quite well known. And Roger bagging a role in any of their productions might just be the breakthrough he needed to become famous. So he could not thank Autumn enough for the opportunity.

In a clipped tone, she said, "Call me Mrs. Lu."

Roger was slightly embarrassed about his behavior, seeing Autumn's serious demeanor.

But he quickly recovered, putting on a smile. "So Mrs. Lu, what do you want me to do next?" Roger knew he owed Autumn a big favor and was determined to pay her back.

He suggested, "Do you want me to break up with Rachel and show her how mean I can be?"

"No, don't do that, " she replied. "It's more important now to get along with Rachel. Say yes to whatever she asks of you. But remember, you must report all these to me. If you need my help, just let me know."

Then Autumn issued a warning. "You better not be playing games with me because I promise, you won't like the consequences."

Roger was quick to assure Autumn that he would stick to his part of the bargain.

"We both know that a man being used cannot be suspected, in the same way a suspected man cannot be used. Mrs. Lu, now that you have decided to cooperate with me, please believe I will not let you down. Besides, how can I forget what you did? You introduced me to excellent TV crews!"

Flashing a smile, Roger continued, "By the way, I'll probably need your help tonight with some acting."

Curious, Autumn arched her brow.

"And what do you need me to do?" she asked.

Roger laid out the scenario.

"I've made Rachel believe you're interested in me romantically. So, she demanded that I asked you out to dinner tonight, " he began.

"She's been pushing me to do it, and I think if I fail to do that tonight, she'll drop me as her pawn."

Autumn thought about this for a moment then decided to go along with Roger's plan. "All right then. Since I happen to be free this evening, you can make reservations for dinner."

It was time to show Rachel that Autumn was also a good actress. She would cooperate with Roger and wait for Rachel's reaction.

As Roger was about to leave, Autumn called out, "Wait! There's something else. Will you please let me know if she is really pregnant?"

Roger shrugged and replied, "I will do that."

Remembering their plan, he added, "I will send you a message by phone when and where dinner will be later. Shall I pick you up?"

"There's no need for you to do that. I'll go there myself, but thank you, " she politely refused.

She then escorted Roger to the elevator.

Isla was waiting when Autumn suddenly stepped in her office. She immediately got up, wasting no time in asking her friend about Roger. "What is wrong with you, Autumn?" she demanded. "You know very well that Roger is one of Rachel's people. And you do know that he has an axe to the grind with you, which is why he keeps coming on to you. Why do you keep entertaining him?!"

Next to her parents and Aron, Autumn was the most important person in Isla's life. She had to deal with Aron, who just lost his father and now had problems with his uncle. But she was also concerned about Autumn and didn't want her friend to get into trouble.

Seeing Isla's concern, Autumn assured her. "Take it easy."

Smiling a bit, she said, "I know what I'm doing, so don't worry. Okay?"