The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 712 Laura Is Hard To Please

She had been giving Sheryl hard times, yet Sheryl had always endured everything with a smile and dealt with her patiently. She was a tough woman so she can bear any hardships. No wonder Anthony was so crazy about her.

Thus, Laura felt that since Sheryl was very tactful, she would be a very big challenge for her.

Meanwhile, Charles had also arrived at the restaurant with Judith. As they entered, he caught sight of Sheryl. Since he was afraid that Sheryl might see him, he did his best to hide himself.

Charles observed Sheryl very well. When he saw which private room she went in, he immediately cancelled the private room that Judith reserved and requested to have a table along the lobby which was opposite to Sheryl's private room.

This way, he could easily know what was happening in there.

"Charles, try these braised shrimps. They're really good," Judith urged him. She shelled some shrimps and put them into his bowl. Then she started to complain, "Why did you have to cancel the room I reserved for us and exchanged it for this table? We can't even have a good talk in this open space."

Charles just frowned. He put the bowl of shelled shrimps away and just ignored Judith.

However, Judith was not affected by his rudeness at all. She just didn't mind him and continued, "Actually, there is an important reason why I invited you for a dinner tonight. I talked to my dad and we both agreed that it's best to hold our engagement party during the Mid-Autumn Festival next month. It's perfect because it's also a Sunday. I also want to have it here in this restaurant. Hong Fu Restaurant has been operating for decades now and has earned a very good reputation." "By the way, I need the list of your guests so dad and I can prepare the invitations," she added.

"What?" Charles suddenly exclaimed. Finally, Judith had said something that could make him react. "What did you say?" he repeated.

"Why? What's the problem?" Seeing his look turn stern, Judith got lost at once. "We'll get engaged anyway. It won't hurt if we make it earlier, right?" she said. "Alright, it's our fault to pick the date without consulting to you but..." Judith looked at him in the eyes. Then she continued, "I only want our special day to be perfect. I hope you understand."

"Do you have delusional disorder?" Charles sneered. "When did I tell you that we will get engaged?

People are sometimes really self-centered and imaginative."

"Charles, what's the matter with you?" Judith asked in puzzlement. Charles' behavior was confusing her. She looked into his face and asked, "We've already settled everything. Why would you..." "What made you think that we've already settled everything?" Charles interrupted her. He smiled sarcastically and added, "You are truly like your father. You are both presumptuous."

"So you mean, this is not yet settled?" Judith's face got pale. She had loved Charles all her life and marrying him had always been her dream. She couldn't believe that Charles didn't take their engagement seriously. She looked at him again and said, "When you mentioned that you were going to acquire Eagle Group, Dad promised that he will transfer his shares to me as soon as we get married. Then I will be the biggest shareholder which is also beneficial to you. You agreed to it, didn't you?"

"Who said I agreed?" Again, he sneered. He actually didn't take their so-called "beneficial conditions" seriously. He didn't even respond to them at all. But the father and daughter took him wrong and were like crazy people who went around to announce their soon-to-be engagement. Charles had no choice but to do something to make them stop.

He gave her a cold glance. Then he said, "The truth is, Archer was the biggest shareholder. I said 'was' because currently, he is not the biggest shareholder anymore." "What do you mean?" Judith was so shocked. Charles' words were clear enough but she still couldn't absorb it.

Seeing the puzzled look on her face, Charles impatiently started to explain, "I bought some broken lots from Eagle Group which made me own about forty percent of all the shares. So, obviously, I'm the boss o Eagle Group now." He sneered and continued, "Go and tell Archer. He can never beat me even if he will join forces with Anthony. So, I advise him to give up now."

In recent years, Anthony had truly been doing good and even had started his own company. However, Charles was still way more experienced and astute when it came to business. It was unlikely for him to wir over Charles.

Yet, Charles was really annoyed by all the troubles that Anthony got him in. So he got to do something to get back at him before people would think that he was a coward.

"You would rather buy those broken lots than marry me?" Judith was so upset. She gave Charles a hurtful look. She really didn't know what she had done wrong to make Charles seemed to be so sick of her. "Yes," Charles answered shortly while slightly nodding his head. Then he added flatly, "Your father has probably been keeping his secret trade with Anthony from you. I'm not the one you should blame. Go ask your father."

"You jerk!" Judith stood up and raised her arm, about to give Charles a slap. However, Charles nimbly grasped her hand.

His tone was cold with anger. "Don't bark up the wrong tree. I never gave you any commitments. You better go home and ask your father what kind of evil deal he has made with Anthony that he even sacrificed his own daughter."

"You bastard! You will pay for all of these!" Judith gritted her teeth. Since her hand was still held by Charles, she couldn't do anything but vent out her anger through harsh words. She thought she finally got him. She was so happy and waited for that special day expectantly. She had even told all her close friends and relatives about the engagement party. However, she didn't expect that Charles would only give her a slap in the face. How humiliating it was!

With such humiliation, how was she going to face all the laughing and teasing that would follow?

Judith was left with rage. On the other hand, Charles became quiet. He focused his attention to the private room opposite their table. His eyes were fixed on the door while suppressing the urge to break in and drag Sheryl out.

However, inside the room, Laura kept on ignoring Sheryl. She didn't even say a word to her. Anthony got a little upset when he noticed it. So after the waitress finished taking their orders, he patted his mother's hand and said in a low voice, "Mom, please be nice please. Say something."

"Be patient!" Laura replied with a sneer. She also knew that it was inappropriate to remain silent in this situation. However, she was just waiting for the right timing.

After a while, she turned to Sheryl and commented, "Sheryl, you seem to be very quiet. Is the food okay with you?"

"Yes," Sheryl replied, stunned. She didn't expect that Laura would talk to her so she was taken aback. But when she came back to her senses, she hurriedly added, "Yes, the food is good. Don't worry about me. I hope you enjoy it, too."

"Well, I'm glad to hear that. Yes, I'm enjoying the food as well." Laura smiled at Sheryl before she asked, "Anthony told me you already have a daughter. Is that true?"

"Yes, that's right," she nodded slightly. She thought that Laura only deserved to know the truth. Besides, it was something that she should not be ashamed of. So she added, "She is three years old now."