The Apple of My Eye

Chapter 2048 Have Dinner With Duke

When this thought popped into Isla's head, she hurried and said, "Sher, I have noticed that you aren't

very busy lately. If you can spare some time, would you show Mr. Li around? He has come from abroad

to cooperate with us. Is that fine?"

As Isla spoke, she gave Sheryl's arm a small nudge. She was worried that her friend would refuse to

comply. Isla didn't want this project to fail. Also, a part of her believed this would be a good opportunity

for Sheryl to get to know Duke. Deep down, Isla cared very much about Sheryl's love life and wanted

her to get remarried.

Sheryl took a quick look at Isla, but she didn't have the slightest idea about what was brewing inside

Isla's head. She thought that Isla merely wanted to get this project. Therefore, she had requested her

to show Duke around for the time being. In recent days, Isla had been showing more and more interest

in business, so Sheryl didn't want to make her upset.

"Okay! Mr. Li, it's my honor to be your guide. I will show you around. In a matter of days, you will know

this place quite well. By the way, which hotel are you staying at? I would like to invite you for dinner.

Would you accept my invitation?" Sheryl smiled at Duke politely.

Duke was elated at the prospect of having dinner with Sheryl, so he nodded, saying, "It will be my

honor. Ms. Xia. It is very kind of you. I believe that we will cooperate successfully."

Sheryl also nodded with a smile and added, "I hope so."

They carried on with a perfectly interesting talk. Though they didn't actually sign the agreement, it was

obvious that they were satisfied with the cooperation.

Isla was curious, so after Duke and his employee left, she took Sheryl's hands and closed the door of

the office. She stared at her friend with a curious expression.

Sheryl found Isla behavior to be strange. She also felt a little uncomfortable as Isla eyed her. Unable to

take this suspense, she said, "You asked me to show Duke around because you didn't want to lose this

project. Is it true? But why couldn't you show him around? From what I know, your communication skills

happen to be much better than mine."

"Ha-ha...I was observing Duke carefully. Throughout the conversation, he was staring at you. I think…I

think," Isla halted. Slowly, she walked towards Sheryl with a curious expression and whispered, "Sher, I

think that Duke likes you very much."

"What nonsense! How could you make such a blatant statement? Pay more attention to your

business." Sheryl shot Isla a death glare and was ready to continue her work.

Isla stopped Sheryl and said in a serious tone, "Sher, it's true. I felt that Duke was utterly engrossed

with you. He was so spellbound that he didn't even bother looking at me."

"Are you serious?" Sheryl asked, still doubtful.

Isla nodded her head in a hurry and went on, "Of course! Why would I lie? I can guarantee you that he

is interested in you."

"Humph, now get back to work. Do you still want the bonus that you are going to get at the end of this

year? If yes, then continue to work. Or else I will give it to your husband."

"No! Please don't do that to me, Sher. You are kind and lovely. Please don't give it to my husband!" Isla

pleaded Sheryl. A little afraid that Sheryl might actually do it, she continued, "You know that my

husband doesn't give me money to go shopping. If you give my bonus to him, I will have no money."

"Okay. That's all." Sheryl couldn't help laughing as she heard Isla's plea. She cleared her throat and

said with a serious expression, "I will give you the bonus. However, you must make a promise."

"What? I will agree to whatever you say." Isla looked at Sheryl, waiting to hear what she had to say.

"Just a while ago you spoke about Duke. Don't ever repeat that. I don't like it when you try to set me up

with other men," Sheryl warned.

Isla had no choice but to promise. It was evident that Sheryl wasn't joking. Anyone could tell she was

seething with rage.

"All right! I promise I won't repeat it," Isla promised and flashed a guilty look.

"Okay. In that case, get back to your work. You have a lot to do."

"All right. Bye!"

All of a sudden, Sheryl remembered something and said, "Also, you need to have dinner with me and

Duke tonight."

"What? Why do I have to join?" Isla pointed to herself, and it seemed that she was in low spirits.

"That's right. You can't expect me to have dinner with Duke alone," Sheryl said naturally.

Isla felt frustrated, but she didn't have any excuses. Having no other choice, Isla said, "All right. I will

inform Aron."

"Okay. Dress up and come with me," Sheryl said with a smile knowing how annoyed Isla was.

"Humph." Isla glared at Sheryl before she opened the door and left.

For the rest of the day, Sheryl was occupied with business. Lately, her company was really booming. Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Old cooperative partners and new cooperative partners all came to cooperate with her.

Sheryl thought this year was indeed lucky for her when it came to her work life.

Once she had sorted out all of her work, she only had one hour left to get to the hotel. She didn't even

have time to dress up.

All of a sudden, it struck her that Isla hadn't called her.

Sheryl took out her phone and dialed Isla's number. As Isla answered the phone, Sheryl asked, "Isla,

where are you?"

"Aargh! I am so sorry, Sher. I can't make it tonight. Something really urgent came up..." Isla didn't finish

her words. However, Sheryl began to hear noises. At first, she thought Isla was in pain. But listening

closely to it, she realized Isla was groaning.

Sheryl felt both shocked and embarrassed. Her face turned red with shame.

She clearly knew what Isla was doing with Aron at home.

'But how could this couple do that in the early evening?' Sheryl thought and shook her head helplessly.

After taking a deep breath, she said, "Okay. I will go to the hotel by myself. You can both continue with

whatever it is that you are doing!"

As she finished speaking, she hung up at once. She didn't want to hear Isla's groaning again.

Once Sheryl stopped thinking about her phone encounter with Isla, she started to think about the

dinner. She felt uncomfortable at the thought of having dinner with two male partners.

'I wish I could get myself out of this situation, ' she thought.

Racking her brain, she tried to think of a female she could take with her. However, she failed to find

someone within such a short time.

The thought of canceling the dinner popped her mind. 'I could tell Duke that I am busy today. And then

promise him a dinner tomorrow?' she wondered if this would work.

In the end, she dismissed all of her ideas. She had promised him dinner and, therefore, she felt obliged

to give him one.

Sheryl knew that punctuality was a big deal when it came to business. It would be their second time

meeting each other, and she couldn't let him down. Moreover, the contract hadn't been signed yet. Her

reluctance to have dinner could bring a big loss for her company.

Somehow, she mustered up the courage to go to the hotel on her own.