The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 957

"This afternoon?" asked Isla. She furrowed her brows slightly with as a mark of concern spread over her face. She took a moment to think and then asked, "I need to go out this afternoon. Can you handle it yourself?"

"Don't worry about me," Sheryl replied with a reassuring smile. "I have worked on this for years. I can deal with it properly."

Isla maintained her creased brows and remained thoughtful for a while. "How about taking Alicia with you?" Isla suggested, looking worried. Sheryl had joined back after a very long time and Isla was not yet ready to let her handle any assignment all by herself. The best person who could be with Sheryl in Isla's absence was Alicia.

Alicia was a new intern in Cloud Advertising Company. Just like Sheryl, she was smart, modest and enterprising. She was a fast learner and both Isla and Sheryl had high expectations of her.

"There is no need for that," Sheryl refused, shaking her head slightly. "Alicia has been busy these days. Besides, I am just going to meet a client and take note of her requirements. I can do it on my own." Sheryl sported confidence to put Isla's concerns to rest.

Isla heaved a sigh and agreed at last, "Well, then call me if anything happens."

Isla picked up her hand bag and got ready to leave the office. She was still in two minds as she walked towards the door. As she reached the door, she stopped holding the door knob and turned around at Sheryl. Isla watched Sheryl go through the papers. She still felt unsettled about Sheryl meeting the client alone. She repeated once again to Sheryl, "No matter what happens, I will always be your side. So feel free to talk to me whenever you need any help, okay?"

"Sure, I will," Sheryl replied with a smile. The worries on Isla's face didn't evade Sheryl's eyes. She said reassuringly, "Don't worry, Isla. I am good." Isla forced a smile on her face, opened the door and walked off.

The door close making a soft bang, leaving Sheryl all by herself. The thoughts of the strange man she had run into this morning came hovering into her mind. She closed her eyes and shook her head trying to put the thought away and tried to focus on the client she was going to meet this afternoon.

The appointment with this new client was fixed over a telephonic conversation. Hence, Sheryl knew little about her identity.

Sheryl collected all the important papers she needed and left for the meeting. Upon reaching the restaurant, she was greeted by the waitress, "Hello, are you Miss Xia? "Miss He has been waiting for you."

"Miss He?" Sheryl repeated looking a little taken aback. The only one in Sheryl's knowledge with the family name He was Helin. But she had no idea why the lady would come to her. Sheryl creased her brows as she became thoughtful for a moment. When she looked up, the waitress was waiting for her with the same welcoming smile on her face. With a tint of surprise and confusion, she nodded at the waitress with a smile.

The waitress led her across the main hall into a private room. She then held the door open for her to enter. "Miss Xia, Miss He is waiting for you inside," she said politely.

Sheryl entered the room to find Helin sitting on a couch. Helin gazed at Sheryl as she entered the room. Their eyes met and both of them forced a diplomatic smile.

Dressed in that dark green long dress, the young girl looked pretty elegant and charming as she leaned on the couch making a graceful arch with her slender frame.

After the initial hitch between both of them sunk in, Helin made the first move. She rose from her seat and dashed towards her guest. "Miss Xia, here you are. Please have a seat," she gushed.

Helin grabbed Sheryl by her hand and seated her down on the sofa. She smiled as she poured a cup of tea for her. The next moment she sprang up and did a twirl exhibiting her dress. "Is it looking good on me?" she asked merrily.

"You look very pretty," Sheryl pressed her lips in a diplomatic smile as she replied. "Miss He, you are beautiful and slender. You look pretty in whatever you wear," she added as she marked the playfulness in Helin's demeanor.

"I should thank you for letting me buy this dress," Helin beamed with her eyes sparkling with joy. Sheryl smiled back in reciprocation to her enthusiasm. Women love being flattered, and Helin was no exception.