The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1676 Threatening Holley

Leila would never let Shining Company become bankrupt. If something went wrong with the company, a lot of people would suffer, not only Charles.

If Charles had nothing, how could she become the wife of Shining Company's president? While thinking, Leila sneered aloud, "Holley, do you think I can be cheated easily? You don't intend to only cause some trouble but plan to completely ruin Shining Company. Do you think I am foolish?"

Leila didn't want to pretend in front of Holley anymore. Since Holley had made her plans clear, playing ignorant would make Leila appear brainless.

Hearing Leila's words, panic reflected in Holley's eyes. She avoided Leila's gaze for a short while. When she found her composure, she finally faced Leila. "Do you know the saying: leave no room for escape, so that the soldiers will fight for their lives out of desperation, and eventually win the battle?"

After Leila heard that, sarcasm showed in her eyes.

Just now, Holley's panic had betrayed her, so Leila knew that her guess was right. The person behind Holley planned to destroy the Shining Company. But who was this person?

Leila rolled her eyes as if she had thought of something. Smiling, she commented, "There's no need to hide anything from me. Just tell me what the person behind you wants you to do. Anyway, as long as I can get what I want, I don't really care if the Shining Company exists. It has nothing to do with me. But I don't want to be left in the dark."

Leila's statement caught Holley's attention.

They stared at each other as if reading each other's minds. They stayed that way while analyzing their own plans. After a while, Holley couldn't control herself anymore, so she said in a lower voice, "I can tell you the truth, but you need to make sure to cooperate with me."

Looking at Holley's determined expression, Leila nodded, assuring her, "If you tell me the truth, I will cooperate with you. Anyway, you know what I want. As long as you don't undermine my interests, I can discuss anything with you."

"Okay. I'll tell you. The truth is, the boss behind me truly wants to destroy the Shining Company, but before that, you can put all the money from the Shining Company in your pocket. I can help you." Holley gave Leila her assurance.

Her eyes were sincere. For a second there, Leila almost believed her irresponsible marks.

But Leila knew that Holley wasn't so capable, and all the money of Shining Company wouldn't be put in her pocket.

Of course, Leila had no plans to expose Holley. Since Holley had made it clear, if Leila didn't make use of this plan, she would be sorry for Holley's foresight. While thinking, Leila had a plan.

If Holley's plan was successful, Leila might be able to own Shining Company. If the plan failed, Leila would expose Holley's crime, making Charles aware that she had suffered injustice all this time because of him. At this thought, Leila was joyful.

"What do you think?" Seeing that Leila was smiling, Holley thought that she had approved her idea, so she asked this to follow up her victory with hot pursuit.

"Okay. Since you have been frank, I will believe you once more. Tell me what we need to do as the first step." Leila showed Holley how determined she was.

Hearing what Leila said, Holley finally sighed with relief. Earlier, she had been afraid that Leila wouldn't agree to her requirements.

"Do as I say. Make Shining Company lose this project. If it fails, the other side will reward you with a big amount of money." Holley was well aware that Leila was crazy for money. If she wanted Leila's help, she needed to show her the real profit. Otherwise, Leila might ruin the plan.

"How much are we talking here? Don't forget that if I expose you now, I will get more than a big amount of money." Leila carefully wore a complacent expression. Holley saw Leila's sly smile.

Fixing her eyes at her, Holley secretly cursed Leila many times.

"How much do you want?" Taking a deep breath, Holley feared that Leila would demand an exorbitant price.

"Ten million." Stretching out her hands, Leila waved in front of Holley.

Holley stiffened when she heard her demand.

'Ten million?' Holley repeated in her head. It was not a small amount to Holley. She knew that Ferry wouldn't pay for it, and she would have to pay it in the end.

Holley wanted to refuse initially, but after thinking for a while, she realized that Leila would do as she told her. If Holley wouldn't pay, Leila would expose her now. So Holley had no choice but to agree to her

terms.

Seeing that Holley nodded, Leila smiled with satisfaction. "So how much will you give me as deposit?"

Leila was not foolish, and ten million was far less than the Shining Company was worth, but a little was better than nothing. Embracing her own greed, she wouldn't reject any money given to her. "One-third as deposit, one-third will be paid when the plan is halfway done, and the last portion will be paid when it is completed," Holley finally answered after hesitating for a while.

The truth was, Holley was heartbroken. If it wasn't for these circumstances, how could she bear to give out so much money?

But she would get the money back sooner or later. For now, she just temporarily agreed to this woman's requirements, for it would be put off to the indefinite future.

Afraid that Holley wouldn't keep her word, Leila immediately sent her bank account details to Holley's cell phone.

"Transfer the money now, and I will get to work right away."

Eagerness burned on Leila's eyes. Pretending that she was only interested in money, Leila convinced Holley that she was hooked.

Looking back at Leila, Holley took out her cell phone with some hesitation. After quite a while, she transferred the money straight to Leila's account.

"Okay. Wait for my good news." Afterwards, Leila got out of the car.

Lost in thought, Holley didn't drive away.

She felt sad that Leila had gotten so much money, so easily, while she had worked so hard, for so long to even save that much.

But Holley knew that she had to do it. Ferry kept pushing her, and if she didn't do anything, he might go to Jordan. Then she would probably lose her only backup. Holley had no choice but to give in.

Moreover, Leila had almost exposed her this time, and there was nothing that Holley could do to silence her, aside from giving her the money.

After calming herself down, Holley called Jordan. She knew that she had to get something from this man, something to make her feel better. When Leila returned to Dream Garden, Nancy had already finished packing the lunchboxes. She then took the food back to the hospital. At the same time, Sheryl also prepared to go to the hospital.

Since she still had to send the kids to school in the morning, Sheryl arrived later than Leila.