The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 950 The Last Time

Holley wore a sad face and looked at George, defending herself, "George, we've been together for a long time. I thought you knew me better than that! I want revenge, sure, but I'm not after Susan. Sheryl, yes not Susan. How could I hurt an innocent girl?"

She walked close to George, took his hand and continued, "George, ignore those idiots. I'm nothing like what they try to paint me as. You're the most important person in my life, and I don't want you to think I'm a bad person. The fact that you already doubt me hurts the most!"

"You telling the truth?" George asked. He stared at Holley closely who stood in front of him. "Holley, you're my lover, the closest one to me. No matter what, don't hide anything from me. Understand?" "Yeah, I do," Holley replied, nodding. She stroked George's hands in a loving manner and said, "George, you've always been there for me. No matter what, I'll stay with you. I hope you'll always be with me. I don't want to fight with you anymore."

After her statement, she looked at George nervously for his reaction. When she finally saw him nod, she gave him a big grin. The she asked carefully, "Well... Did you honor Cary's request?"

"No, I didn't. Rest assured," George answered. "The department's yours. I won't make any decision without your permission," he explained.

"You're the best!" Holley cradled George's neck intimately and kissed him on the cheek.

However, George didn't have much reaction to her intimate behavior. Instead, he looked quite distracted. Holley was upset, and frowned. "George, what's wrong? Anything bugging you?"

"I'm fine. Just a little worried," George explained. Then he took her arm and sat together with her. "Cary told me Susan is his fiance. He was my college classmate and we used to be good buddies. Holley, is it possible that..."

"It's impossible!" Holley shot him down before he could finish his sentence. Her expression became cold and she snapped, "Susan is my last ace in the hole. As long as I have her, I can use her to mess with Sheryl. If she's gone, how can I take revenge? I won't get the chance!"

"Holley..." George felt helpless before her stubbornness. He creased his eyebrows and asked, "Why do you have to do this?"

"I told you I'm not bending on this," Holley sneered. "Even though he was ever your classmate, I won't do him this favor. Tell him not even to dream about it!"

Cary was Susan's fiance? How ridiculous! It was absolutely impossible! This was just an excuse to set Susan free from her contract. Holley would not be fooled by her little trick!

"Holley, can you just calm down?" George breathed a sigh. "I know how much you want revenge. But you should wait for the right time. Do you think that I'm all-powerful?"

he asked and stared at Holley with a worried expression. "You have to know that if anything happens, I can't protect you!"

"I don't need you to protect me!" Holley replied angrily. She sneered, "Think! Why would Cary take up with a girl like her? He is surrounded by all kinds of gorgeous girls! There are tons of beautiful ladies for him to choose from. Why would he choose a plain-jane like Susan? Don't be a fool!"

Holley snorted and continued, "This is obviously Sheryl's little dirty trick. She won't succeed!"

"Holley..." George felt deeply hurt by her reaction. He had tried his best to persuade Holley to give up the idea of using Susan against Sheryl. If she could promise him that point, he'd forgive her for everything she'd done behind his back.

However, it was obvious that Holley could not do that.

"You just told me that you wouldn't use Susan as a tool in your revenge," George said.

"I did say that." Holley didn't deny it. She looked at George and said, "But you know how important she is to Sheryl. As long as I have Susan, Sheryl won't try anything. So, George..."

Holley stood on her feet and walked to George. "I just want to keep her at hand. I won't hurt her. Trust me!" She put her hands over George's as she spoke.

George knew that he could not change anything no matter what he tried. He finally gave up. He didn't say a word, but stared at her quietly, so long that Holley almost felt that George could read all her secrets from her eyes.

She felt nervous in front of his sharp, sorrowful eyes. She assured George again and again, "George, trust me. I won't hurt Susan!"

"But you can't do me this favor? For Cary?" George made one last try. However, to his disappointment, Holley shook her head. She replied, "No. I can't."

"Got it." George breathed a sigh of frustration. Then he said, "You can leave now. I need some space."

"George, I..." Holley wanted to comfort him.

"Just leave!" George commanded curtly and sank down into the sofa, unwilling to even look at her.

Holley knew that George was mad at her. She decided to obey him and leave him alone. When she was about to walk out of his office, she heard George's voice, "For the last time... Did you hurt Susan?" "No! Of course not!" Holley answered firmly. She started to get suspicious. Did George know? She turned and complained, "George, why are you acting like this? You've asked me that a lot. Don't you trust me?"

"It's not what you think. I just wanted to make sure." George closed his eyes, unwilling to see her. "You can leave now. I won't stick my nose in your business anymore. Do what you want," he stated coldly. Holley felt that George was acting strangely. But her delight swept away all her worries, because George promised not to interfere. She didn't think twice about his strange behavior.

As soon as the door closed, George opened his eyes. He stared at the door, a hint of pain flashing across his eyes.