The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 814

As a man, Roger could absolutely understand the reason behind Charles' hostility towards him. He grinned and replied to Charles, "I want to invite Miss Xia to my party tomorrow."

"Really?" Charles raised his eyebrows and asked. He tried to bring a smile on his face but failed to hide his state of mind. "I'm wondering, if I can have the honor to be invited, too?" he said.

"You?" Roger blurted out in surprise. He didn't expect this to come from Charles. Evidently, it made him a little embarrassed. However, he made it up with a smile and added, "Of course! It's my honor to have you as my guest, Mr. Lu. I was only skeptical thinking that you were too busy to make time for it. I didn't want to push you if..."

"Mr. Han, I owe you a favor today. You helped me so much. The party is important for me. I'll definitely make time for it no matter what happens tomorrow. Well of course... Unless, you don't want me to be there." Charles' politeness in his speech did not match with his eyes as he spoke. And Roger was not a fool who would not be able to read his eyes.

Charles happened to be one of the most influential people in Y City. Roger was very clear in his mind that he couldn't be so successful without Charles' help. Even though Sheryl was the person who helped him directly, Charles' influence played a very important role.

Roger recalled the stories of Rachel. Prominent as she was, she got brought down overnight so easily.

He knew it very well that if he displeased Charles, it would bring about death bolt to his career.

"I'm flattered. I can't tell you how fortunate I feel, Mr. Lu. It's truly an honor for me. I'll send an invitation later," Roger said to Charles with smile. "I'm looking forward to meeting both of you tomorrow, Miss Xia and Mr. Lu. I am scheduled to have a shooting after a while, so I need to take my leave now. Good-bye!"

"Good-bye!" Charles bid a farewell to him with a polite smile. After Roger had walked up to a distance, he turned to Sheryl and asked, "Do you know him well? Why did you accept his invitation to the party?" There was concern in Charles' voice as he spoke with Sheryl.

"Why? Is there any problem?" Sheryl was stunned to see Charles being so speculative. She couldn't understand why Charles' attitude changed so drastically in a matter of just a few moments.

He was so gentle and nice when Roger was there. Then, why did he become so angry the moment Roger left? Sheryl looked at him with a confused face.

Charles maintained a somber expression and stared at her silently. Sheryl started to think hard -- if she had done something wrong. She somehow felt guilty in front of him. She said, "Since he invited me, I couldn't find a reason to refuse him. What's more, we have experienced something together. So I thought attending a party would not be a big deal. Did I do anything wrong?"

"Experienced something together!" Charles' eyes popped out as he blurted. Then he narrowed his eyes and gave an extremely rough look that frightened Sheryl. "Sheryl, do you want to drive me mad?" he added.

"Of course not! I never..." Sheryl stammered. She stared at Charles anxiously, and then all of a sudden she paused as she realized something.

She came closer to Charles and looked carefully at Charles' face as if trying to find a proof.

Initially, Charles was startled when her face suddenly came close. He dodged slightly and asked, "What are you doing?"

"Hmmm. I can actually smell something burning. I just want to know whether you are jealous!" Then she turned his face with her hands from one side to another and asked, "Mr. Lu, are you jealous?" Sheryl's face broke into a wide smiled. She captured a hint of embarrassment flashing on Charles' face as she spoke, therefore she was confirmed.

She then burst into a hearty laughter just like a little girl. 'The serious CEO, Charles Lu could be jealous to a handsome young man!' The more she thought about it, the more it tickled her funny bones.

"You! Stop laughing at me! Stop it! Or I'll punish you if you keep laughing!" Charles made a fierce face and threatened Sheryl. Sheryl's face had turned red from laughing.

It was indeed a rare sight to see Charles jealous. Sheryl knew it was enough and she shouldn't overdo it. She waved her hands and promised, "No laughing any more. I promise!"

Charles stared at her beautiful face marking the redness on her cheeks and her bright eyes that got an extra spark when she was laughing so heartily. His heart melted at the sight of her face. However, he still remained serious and said, "Keep distance from that Roger."

He invited Roger here because he was a famous star. But when he noticed Roger's eyes towards Sheryl, he regretted his decision immediately. He felt that he had brought trouble for himself!

The way Roger looked at Sheryl, there were surprise, appreciation, happiness and above all admiration in his eyes.

Every time Roger looked at Sheryl and interacted with her with utter politeness, their camaraderie hit him like a thunder bolt. He didn't like anyone to look at his woman like that.