The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1433 Asking For A Favor

Suddenly, Leila's face turned red with shame and her blood seemed to rush to her head all at once. If it weren't for her needing to ask for something from Holley, she wouldn't have been there, damaging all semblance of self-respect. Having to ask a favor from Holley in such a way was too shameful for her.

"Miss Ye, I know that I have nothing now and that I can't repay you right away. But you didn't help me out of sympathy or friendship, did you?" Leila asked in return. Not wanting to seem so lowly in front of Holley, she decided to ask the question directly.

With a smile at Leila's question, Holley said, "Miss Zhang, you don't mind being frank, do you? Let's stop beating around the bush, then."

"Alright, Miss Ye. Go on," Leila agreed, letting herself calm down after seeing Holley's reaction. Given the way she responded, it would seem that Holley still found her useful. So long as she held value in Holley's eyes, she would have enough hope to satisfy her deepest desires.

"I know about your current situation. If you need help, feel free to ask me for it," Holley said, void of any emotion. Then, she turned to look at Leila.

With such a stare, Leila felt a chill run up her spine.

"I appreciate your kindness. But I know there's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. What do you want me to do in return?"

Leila managed a smile as she asked.

Slowly, Holley stood up and walked toward Leila to grab her hands and put them into her own-she examined her hands carefully as if they were some precious treasure. "Let's see. How beautiful and soft these hands are! They feel like silk. It's a pity that Charles can't see it. He put such a beautiful woman aside. He must be blind."

Holley's words were puzzling. 'What does she want to say? Why won't she come out with it? What on earth is she doing?' Leila asked herself.

"Men, huh? They all chase after wildflowers even when they've already got a garden of flowers in their own houses. You've been right under Charles' nose for such a long time. Do you really think he never grew any feelings for you in that time?" The question came suddenly.

'What is she trying to say?' Leila asked herself, taken aback by the sudden shift in topic. 'I know all about how she used to feel about Charles. Is she asking this to fish out my real intentions?'

Putting a pause on her thoughts, Leila smiled. "That's a good joke, Miss Ye. I was just living in the same house as him. Even so, I didn't have many opportunities to see him, let alone talk to him. How is it possible for him to have any feelings for me? I got the chance to live at his place only because his mother and I were close."

"Oh, really?"

With a shrug, Holley continued, "I have a proposal. We join our hands, for once. How about it?"

"Join our hands? How?" Faking a voice of surprise, Leila had to sound convincing.

"I helped you once. This time, you will help me it's only fair. After that, we'll be even," Holley suggested.

"Alright, then. Tell me what you need me to do," Leila agreed in return.

With a quick glance at Leila, Holley turned away in an instant. "I have a way-a way for you to return to the Lu family. But when you go back to the house, you will be my eyes inside. What do you say?" 'Return to the Lu family? Is she really capable of doing that?' she thought to herself in excitement. Of course, she never would've left the Lu family if she could help it-every single day, she dreamt of going back. In the Lu family, she was an elegant and rich lady who could enjoy all the benefits of having a high social status. Outside of the Lu family, she was nothing.

"Miss Ye, you really have a way to bring me back to the Lu family?" Leila could barely hide her excitement.

"Of course," she answered firmly. "I don't only have the means to have you return to the family-I can also give you a position at Charles' company. All of that for the price of you doing me a favor." "Of course. I will do anything and everything you ask of me,"

Leila answered eagerly as though she was already back in the Lu family at that moment.

Suddenly, Holley's face shifted and she looked at Leila in hesitation.

Noticing her change in mood, Leila asked worriedly, "Miss Ye, what's wrong?"

"I'm just a little worried about..." After a pause, Holley continued, "I'm worried that you won't be able to do what I ask."

"No. Miss Ye, please trust me. I'll do as you say. You have to have confidence in me," Leila urged.

"I do have a way for you to return to the Lu family and work in Shining Company, but..." For some reason, she paused again. Given her hesitation, it seemed what she was about to say was something truly difficult. "You're going to have to pay a very high price."

"As long as I can go back, I'll do anything and pay any price. I mean it." Brimming with confidence, Leila spoke firmly.

Seeing her determination, Holley agreed. "Alright, then. Since you're so sure about it, I can't hesitate anymore. It's settled."

"Then..."

Leila couldn't help asking once again. "Miss Ye, can you tell me what it is you want me to do?"

"No, I don't think so. I can't tell you right now. But you'll know when it's time," Holley answered with a smile.

A complicated feeling filled Leila's heart-she had a feeling it wouldn't be easy. Since Holley was determined to keep it from her, she couldn't get any more information or hints, so Leila stopped digging for them.

At the very least, she knew that Holley wouldn't lie to her because Holley was clearly planning to make use of her.

Meanwhile, at three in the morning, Lillian was still lying on her sofa.

Unable to sleep soundly, the sudden knock on her door was enough to wake her up. Suddenly, excitement overcame her because she knew it was Felix at her door. Knowing he was there was like catching a wooden board in the sea when she was certain she was going to drown. His presence alone made her feel safe enough to let go of any burden weighing down on her.

Using all fours, she got off the sofa in a hurry. Probably because she had been sitting there for too long, she felt as though her body was paralyzed, unable to move properly.

The knocking went on and Lillian continued to grow anxious, afraid that Felix would leave after getting no response. With all her strength, she managed to get up, waiting for the paralysis to wear off.

As Felix knocked for quite some time, he realized Lillian wasn't coming to get the door for him. Peering into the slit between the door and frame, he found that it was dark inside.

It was quite a surprise to him. 'Lillian wasn't waiting for me at home?' he asked himself. 'It's impossible. If she isn't here, then where could she be? I have no idea. If I can't replace her soon, all my plans for today will have been in vain.'

With that thought, he gradually stopped knocking.

At that moment, Lillian walked to the door with heavy steps before slowly opening the door.

Suddenly, all his tension faded away. 'It's such a relief she's here. If we don't make the move tonight, there's no telling what could happen, ' he thought to himself as he watched the door open.

The moment Lillian saw Felix's face, tears began rolling down her cheeks-she couldn't endure the anxiety and tension in her heart any longer and went for a hug.

Felix patted Lillian's shoulder, and the atmosphere suddenly turned warm and loving.