The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 470

"And I'm supposed to believe you? It's obviously an excuse," Leila said. "Stop dreaming, Burke. I am not going to give up!" she exclaimed. Leila was getting impatient, but could not resist sneering. "I will not give you up as long as you're not married. You wait and see!"

Leila's threat made Burke frown. He was annoyed at being pestered by a woman with no shame and disgusted by her humiliating behavior.

Pamela, who was standing beside Leila, chirped in,"Miss Zhang, I forgot to tell you we are soon getting engaged. And that's the reason why I came back here." She peered at Leila to see if the woman was listening. "Our families are long-time friends. And I think it is best to marry someone who is more your equal." Leila remained silent. "Well, I am not sending you a wedding invitation because I'm certain you'll be able to see this when the media reports on it," Pamela said, still smiling.

'Leila doesn't have to know that everything I've told her is not true, ' she thought. Pamela simply wanted the other woman to stop badgering Burke, and this prompted her to lie.

"What are you talking about?" a shocked Leila blurted. She glanced at Burke to check his reaction. "Is she telling the truth? Tell me!" she cried.

"Of course it's true," Burke asserted. "In fact, we will be announcing our engagement soon!" Burke looked straight at her. "So, Leila I hope you can congratulate me and wish me a happy marriage," he added.

To make the pretense appear more credible, he held Pamela's hand and said softly,"Let's go. You must be hungry. Didn't you just say you wanted some Chinese food?"

Pamela smiled at him and replied,"Oh, yes, I am hungry. Let's go." Their ploy worked because seeing them so cozy nearly drove Leila crazy. She hated seeing the two acting so sweet in front of her.

As soon as they were out of the hospital, Pamela let go of Burke's hand. Her cheeks were flushed from embarrassment. "I'm so sorry, Burke. I shouldn't have said those things. But I just wanted to help you get out of that unpleasant situation," she said shakily.

Burke stopped her. He smiled apologetically. "Pamela, please don't say that. I should be the one apologizing because I should not have involved you in this." He blew out a breath. "Will you blame me for playing along? I had no intention to make you part of it."

"It's okay, really," Pamela assured him. She then grinned at him. "It was worth it if she finally stops pestering you," she added.

Burke sighed in relief. "Thank you for understanding, Pamela." He took her arm and started walking. "Now, I did promise we'd eat. So, let's go."

The two left feeling so much better. Meanwhile, Leila remained anxious in the ward.She wondered, 'Shall I give up just like that?' Agitated, she kept pacing in the room.

Leila was frustrated. She had yet to decide between Charles and Burke. She was admittedly thrown off by Burke's announcement of their break-up. She was likewise shocked to learn about Pamela, Burke's beautiful and elegant girlfriend. Leila thought they were well suited. She knew Burke's mother, Madeline, was a tough nut to crack, and she would be another challenge for Leila.

If she picked Burke, Leila figured her chances at success was extremely low.

Now, if she chose Charles, things would be different. Yes, Charles was married and his wife, Autumn, was pregnant. But Ferry owed her a favor and would help her out. It would be risky, but she believed her success rate would be higher with Charles than with Burke.

Leila did everything to make Burke change his mind but without success. The situation now seemed impossible to change. She decided it was better to go back to the original plan and make sure this one worked.

As the plan began to form in her mind, Leila decided to leave the hospital as soon as possible. She had already lost face and could no longer stay.

At the China Town Restaurant, Burke played a gracious host.

He had ordered several of the restaurant's specialty dishes but still encouraged Pamela to choose something she liked. "Look through the menu and order anything else you want Pamela," Burke urged.