The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 565 A Treacherous Show

Anthony gazed at Andy who was seated opposite him at the dining table as he asked coldly,"I came to see you for one thing... our secret agreement. Did anyone know about that?" He had been in touch with Andy all these years. Back then, Andy didn't dare tell Autumn the news about her missing son, even when she finally decided to take the pills.

In fact, Andy was able to trace Leila and Autumn's son. He came to Autumn that time with the intention to fill her in of the news and their location. But Anthony stopped him. Knowing Andy's son was suffering from heart disease, Anthony promised to help save his child in exchange for Andy keeping to himself the whereabouts of Autumn's son.

When Andy first heard of that offer from Anthony, he was irritated and accused Anthony of blackmailing him in exchange for his son's life. Anthony used to be a doctor so he was well-connected in the medical profession. He resourcefully found a suitable heart for Andy's son.

Anthony then made a deal with Andy that if he wanted to save his son's life, he should never tell others, including the Zhao family that Autumn was still alive.

Just to keep his child alive, Andy agreed reluctantly.

He thought at that time, 'Nothing is more important than keeping my child alive. After all, people are selfish animals.

And besides, Autumn has lost all her memory about that life.'

"Don't worry Anthony. I did as you requested. No one knows Autumn is alive, including Abby," Andy replied. "So, what's up with you and Autumn?" Andy asked with overwhelming curiosity.

"We're doing great. Actually, we could not ask for anything better," Anthony answered softly. He then demanded somberly,"I hope you can keep our deal between us. I don't want anyone to know about that. Is it clear?"

"No worries, I got that a hundred percent clear," Andy replied. Andy lifted his brows wistfully. 'Anthony really loves Autumn so much, but he expressed everything the selfish way.

Once Autumn regains her memories and figures out what he did behind her back, she will hate him and worst, leave him.'

Anthony had a hunch that what he did secretly was going to be found out. That was why he came to meet Andy to remind him and fortify their agreement.

"How about... that boy? Where is he now?" he added. After replaceing the boy's location, Andy initially planned to bring him back to Autumn. But Anthony stopped him. He didn't want that child to disturb his already happy life with Sheryl. Andy told Anthony everything he knew about the boy. "He is doing great. Leila did a good job at raising him. She also introduced the kid to Charles. I think, he now lives with Charles," Andy replied.

Anthony was satisfied to know that the child didn't spend a tough life. At least, Leila loved and took care of the boy like her own son.

Autumn once told him that Leila would bring the boy to Charles. Now, he had no doubt about that.

"Are you going to stay here in Y city for good?" Andy asked in a softened tone. Andy stared at Shirley from the dining table. He felt sorry for the girl.

'Even though Anthony has treated Autumn and her daughter quite well in the past three years, still... Charles is the girl's biological father,' he thought to himself. Andy decided to leave Y City that time because he felt guilty as he saw Charles spiraled into a deep depression.

He was afraid he would tell Charles the truth if he continued to stay in the city.

Besides, at that time, his son's heart disease and eventually the deal with Anthony left him with no other choice but to leave Y city.

"No," Anthony answered stoutly, as he shook his head. "It was just a coincidence Sher came here for work. Once she finishes up here, we'll go back to America. We live a happy life now. We don't want to cause anyone any trouble or be disturbed by others. I think you understand, don't you?" he explained.

With a smirk, Andy remarked, "Three years... you lived with her for three years Anthony. Do you still have no confidence in your relationship?" 'Anthony is still afraid that other people will discover her. It only means that Autumn doesn't like him that much, or... she doesn't love him at all. He is so worried. Perhaps he is scared that Charles will discover that Sheryl is Autumn,' he mulled.

"That's not your concern," Anthony snapped with a stern look. He squinted at Andy and said impatiently,"Just keep your promise, okay?"

Anthony put on a poker face. 'He read my thoughts. It's annoying!' he said to himself.

Anthony walked to Shirley and carried her, bid farewell to Andy and headed straight to Y City.

BM Corporation scheduled their Spring and Summer Fashion show at 2:00 pm that day. The highlights of the show were the models and the stylish clothes with unique designs.

Most of the top honchos in the fashion business attended the show. Sheryl was the last one to walk on the runway. She didn't expect to be the center of the show.

She looked like a celestial maiden in a white long dress. Minutes before the runway walk, she found the heels of her white Louboutin shoes broken. She would certainly look like a fool if she didn't discover it and walked on the stage.

From the back stage ramp, she showed the broken shoes to Sue who escorted her from the dressing room. Stunned and worried, Sue immediately took off her high heels, raised and handed them to Sheryl. "Sher, how about you wear mine? Our feet size is the same anyway," she advised as she retrieved the broken shoes from Sheryl.

Sheryl stared at Sue's red, high-heeled shoes with furrowed brows. "Absolutely not!" she refused decisively. 'Her red shoes will totally ruin the look of my white dress,' she analyzed inside. As she was called already on the stage for her turn, Sheryl gathered her courage and decided to walk the runway barefoot.

As Director Ang took notice of Sheryl's bare feet, he inquired with his raised brows, "Where are your shoes?" Since it was already Sheryl's turn, he let out a sigh and ordered, "Come on Sheryl! Hurry up! You are on in ten seconds."

After Holley's visit during the rehearsal, Sheryl found herself in an isolated situation. The rest of the models except Sue became hostile to her.

Before the show started, she was deliberately tripped by one of the models and found screws in her shoes. A few of the models even chided her face-to-face. Those incidents were the reasons why she became protective and examined her shoes carefully before her walk. There were signs of fresh glue at the sides of her shoes. It was evident someone broke the heels on purpose and glued them in a hurry. They didn't dare to destroy Sheryl's dress for BM Corporation was going to showcase it the center piece. The troublemakers just wanted to put Sheryl down.

Sheryl took a deep breath and then tiptoed up to the stage.

Although she wasn't a supermodel, she was an experienced and excellent one. She walked the runway elegantly and naturally on tiptoe. She imagined herself wearing a pair of magic high-heeled shoes. The charming smile on her face as she glided effortlessly took away the audiences' breath.

The show was spectacular. Sheryl was like a pretty fairy as she worked the miracle on the stage. Impressed by her wonderful performance, the special guests who were present in the show stood up and clapped their hands ecstatically.

Aron was one of the audiences beside the runway of the stage. When he recognized Sheryl who looked exactly like Autumn, he was petrified.

He suddenly thought of Charles who had pulled himself up from his depression. 'Did he replace Autumn?' he wondered, confounded.

After the conclusion of the show, Sheryl heaved a long sigh of relief. When she returned to the back stage, she found George and Holley anxiously waiting for her. They gladly hugged and gave her their cordial congratulations. It was not until the host called out the couple's names did they leave for the stage. Once her bosses left, Sheryl sunk on one of the models' couches and took a break.

"Drink some water," Sue offered, as she gave Sheryl a bottled water. Sue embraced her impressively. "Congratulations girl, you did it! Fortunately, you thought of that excellent idea. Otherwise, the show would have been a mess," she remarked.

With a sneer, Sue raised her voice and said scornfully,"There are always some jealous women out there. Most of them have very little talent, so they resort to dirty tricks to bring down the performance of others. They are so gullible."

Sue was defending Sheryl. 'If she wore this pair of shoes, it would have been a total disaster and embarrassment for her, ' Sue thought to herself.