The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 979 Meet Holley Again

Several young female employees of Cloud Advertising Company were Helin's fans and they were upset to know that their idol quit the show business.

On the other hand, Sheryl felt glad for Helin upon hearing the news. 'The wayward girl finally grew up,' she thought.

She was about to return to her office when she heard some noises coming from the exit.

It was only through the TV that Helin's crazy fans watched her press conference. The situation was so different now that the star was standing before her fans face to face. They swarmed towards their icon and screamed, "Miss He, I really like you! May I get your signature?"

"Me too."

Surrounded by people, Helin gave a subtle smile and started signing autographs. Then she politely said, "Excuse me, may I leave now? I have something for Sheryl."

The employees instantly cleared the actress' way upon hearing their lady boss' name. Meanwhile, Sheryl was smiling broadly while watching Helin walk towards her. She waited for the lady to reach where she was before asking, "What are you doing here?"

Helin seemed to have turned into someone else. She looked tamed and less aggressive. She was oozing with elegance and mildness.

She glanced at Sheryl and asked, "May I have a word with you?"

"Sure. Follow me," Sheryl agreed instantly. She led Helin to her office. As the latter settled herself on the couch, she poured a glass of water and handed it to her visitor. She then took a seat, looked at Helin, and said, "I just watched the news about you. I didn't expect that you stop since you're at the peak of your career. I feel sorry for you."

She made a slight pause and then continued, "I don't think that this is a good idea if you're just doing this because of Roger." She observed the star's facial expression after she said those things. She badly wanted to know what was in Helin's mind.

With a slight smile though, Helin replied, "No. I did this for myself."

She glanced at Sheryl and then looked away. There was a tinge of sadness in her eyes when she said calmly, "I... I already let go of Roger. I will never do this for him. He doesn't deserve this." Pensive, she explained, "It's just that my job is beginning to bore me. I had a dream before I met Roger. Now I planned to go to the place I long to go and pursue my dream there."

What she heard made Sheryl look at Helin with delight. "Well, good luck to you. I hope you will achieve your dream."

"Here is the balance, Sheryl," Helin said as she took a bank card out of her handbag. "I really like the party you organized for me but I ruined it."

With a smile, Sheryl said, "At least, you learned something from it. It isn't that bad after all."

"Yes, you are right." Helin burst into laughter. She was a bit teary-eyed when she finally stopped laughing and changed the subject. "I decided to study in German. I will need your service again for my welcome party once I come back."

"That's the deal," Sheryl beamed. "I will organize a better party for you. I'm sure you are gonna love it."

Another laugh got Helin. Focusing her earnest gaze on Sheryl, she said cordially, "Thank you, Sheryl." "What do you thank me for?" Sheryl asked.

"I already know the reason why you refused to do me the favor I asked from you. You knew that Roger isn't a good guy. You refused it for my sake." She smiled bitterly and continued, "But I was silly. I didn't know your good will and I even snapped at you. I am so sorry."

That made Sheryl smile and reach for Helin's hand. She said tenderly, "What's done is done. Just let it go."

Knowing that Helin was leaving, she added, "I wish you a safe journey. Don't forget to call me when you have time."

"Thank you. I will," said Helin. It was then that the actress' eyes suddenly widened as she realized something. She exclaimed, "Oh, I almost forgot! I have something for you!"

She took out a thick pile of documents from her handbag and said, "I got nothing else for you. So I brought you a contract as my present. From now on, your company will be responsible for all the activities in my father's company. I hope for you to have a pleasant business with my dad."

"But," Sheryl hesitated, "this is too much."

"It's okay," Helin said with a smile. "I believe in your capability. Just accept it."

Sheryl finally smiled at her and agreed, "Well, then thanks."

She signed the contract and kept one copy. She then turned to Helin and said, "I am looking forward to your return."

"Ummm," Helin responded as she gave a bright smile.

A few minutes after and Sheryl saw Helin off. She was sincerely happy for the girl. A long time later, Sheryl learned that Roger had gotten arrested for blackmail. The bad guy would be spending a lot of years inside the prison.

Nevertheless, Sheryl was too busy to bother herself about that. She had another project to handle after Helin's birthday party. She started to prepare for Cary's charity dinner. During the period, she hadn't contacted Susan. There was only one hour left before the charity dinner when she finally had the chance to dropped Susan a call. "Hello, Susan. I sent an evening dress for you. You can attend the party in that dress," she said.

"No, thanks," Susan answered. She then went on with a bitter smile. "Cary sent people to bring me a dress and asked me to wear it. Besides, he sent a driver to pick us up. Now, my parents are more fond of him."

Sensing the helplessness in her friend's voice, Sheryl tried hard to hold back her laughter. It took her a while to recover herself. She then said, "Well, I see. I will see you at the party then." Sheryl went straight to the dressing room after her call with Susan. She changed her clothes. She found that almost all the guests were already present the moment she went back to the lobby.

She approached one of her employees and asked her to keep an eye on the charity party. She then left her subordinates and looked for Charles. However, it was to her surprise that Holley and George were invited here too!

She instantly froze for a moment upon seeing the couple and then walked past them.

She was already some steps away when Holley suddenly called her attention and greeted, "Long time no see, Sheryl!"

Sheryl paused a while. Then she turned and shot Holley a scornful look. She responded, "Save it. I'd rather not see you for the rest of my life."

Holley didn't feel embarrassed about her reaction at all. With a subtle smile, she said, "What happened before is just a mistake. I know you are a kind girl. Please don't get mad at me."

That made Sheryl throw the woman a sidelong glance and ridicule, "Would you forgive me if I hurt you and apologized to you absently?"

"You..." That was it. Holley finally lost her mask and furiously glared at her. Exasperated, she narrowed her eyes at Sheryl and went on, "I already made an apology to you. What else do you want me to do?"

"I want you to stay away from me," Sheryl replied coldly. "I'm not the type of person who messes with others. But if someone tries to hurt me, I will not let him or her go easily. If you continue to pester me, I will make you pay a price."

"Oh? What are you gonna do?" Holley countered with interest. Watching Sheryl flared up, she felt excited.