The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 998 The Meal (Part One)

Of course, Donna would go. Moreover, she was going to expose Holley's true colors.

"Great! Holley and I will be waiting for you." George hung up on a happy note and hurried to share the exciting news with Holley.

When Donna was back home that evening, she saw Sula packing her things. She panicked at the sight. She creased her eyebrows and rushed towards Sula, who hadn't noticed her presence yet. She grabbed Sula's hands tightly to stop her and asked, "Sula, what are you doing? Didn't you promise me that you would wait? Why are you...?"

"Aunt Donna, you are hurting me!" Sula said, gritting her teeth as she tried to shake off Donna's hands.

Donna let go of her immediately. She apologized, "Sula, I'm so sorry. I panicked when I saw you packing."

"It's fine," Sula replied briefly. She rubbed the back of her hand which was still hurting because of Donna's grasp. "Aunt Donna, the situation has become too awkward for George and me now. It's meaningless for me to stay here. I know that you want me to wait longer for the winds to change, but Aunt Donna, I can't do this anymore. Besides, my parents called. Apparently, they have arranged a blind date for me. I'm ready to go home after tonight's dinner."

Sula smiled bitterly and continued, "Aunt Donna, you can rest assured that I won't tell my parents about what has happened here. I should... I should stop this useless daydreaming and accept the reality." George didn't like her and it was time for her to face that truth.

Donna shook her head. "Sula, listen to me..." She was anxious to tell her everything she had heard from Sheryl. However, she was interrupted by Sula's impatient voice.

"Aunt Donna, please save your efforts to persuade me. I have figured out where I stand in George's life. And I now know that I have no place in his heart." Sula sighed, "I have already booked my air ticket. I must leave tonight."

"Sula, just hear me out." Donna held her hand gently this time. "Hear what I have to say and after that if you still want to leave, I won't stop you. Okay?"

Sula hesitated. She was tired of her endless encouragement, but she had no choice. Finally she agreed to listen to her.

Donna breathed a sigh of relief. "Today I... I met with Sheryl."

Sula looked at Donna in surprise. But she remained silent.

Donna was glad that she had managed to grab Sula's attention. She then went on to tell Sula everything that Sheryl had told her. Sula was indifferent at first, but as Donna explained everything, the expression on her face gradually changed. Her mouth was wide open in shock. Her reaction reminded Donna of herself when she had received the news from Sheryl.

Sula was rendered speechless. She listened without saying a single word, but occasionally gasped in shock as Donna continued to tell her all the secrets. Donna's face was covered in rage as she said, "Sula, have never liked Holley so far because of my personal preferences. But now that I know the secrets she has been hiding, I will never let that vicious woman be a part of my family!"

She squeezed Sula's hands and pleaded, "Sula, please stay. Help me drive that woman out of my home."

"Aunt Donna..." Sula finally came out of the shock, but she still could not believe it. She muttered, "Are you telling me the truth? Is this for real?"

"Of course, it's true!" Donna exclaimed. She said, "Sheryl told me herself. I have always been suspicious of Holley. I knew that she was up to something. But I didn't think that she was hiding such a huge secret! I cannot allow her to do as she pleases with our lives."

"If this is true... is George in danger?" Sula asked worriedly. She wondered out loud, "If by any chance George displeases her, would she treat him like how she treated her father?" "That is exactly my concern as well," Donna said. She frowned, trying to think of a solution. She looked into Sula's keen eyes and said, "In any case, I need your help.

George is my only kid. I can't... I can't just stand and watch him get hurt and cheated by a vicious woman like that." Donna's imploring eyes stared at Sula, and she couldn't refuse. Finally, Sula nodded. She sighed. She had made up her mind to leave, and she was prepared for a future without George. However, after knowing that George might be in danger, she decided to stay without any hesitation. 'I have to inform my parents,' she thought. 'I may need to give them an excusable explanation.'

There was no way that she could leave now.

"Thank you, Sula!" Donna exclaimed, relieved that Sula had changed her mind. She took Sula's hands and comforted her, "Don't worry. I won't make you wait long. After we destroy Holley's disguise, I'll have George marry you for sure."

"We'll talk about that later," Sula replied shortly. She wanted to save George, but she knew that he might never love her.

"Yes, you are right. We'll talk about all that later," Donna smiled. "Sula, you are such a wonderful girl. Now listen to me. Go upstairs and get ready. Put on your most beautiful dress and be at your best. Tonight is especially important for us. We have to bring that bitch down. Holley Ye should be driven away from us. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Sula followed her advice and went upstairs. After a while, she returned in an elegant outfit and delicate make-up. Donna was already downstairs waiting for her. They were ready for the war against Holley Ye.

The restaurant which they were invited to was downtown. When Donna and Sula arrived, Holley was waiting for them in the VIP room.

When she saw them coming in, Holley smiled and rose to her feet to welcome them. She greeted them with a bright smile, "Auntie, Sula, you are here!"

Donna ignored her and took a seat sullenly, while Sula managed to produce a faint smile.

Holley wasn't embarrassed at all. She knew that Donna disliked her. So what? George was still going to marry her and Donna couldn't do anything about it. It was quite natural for her to be angry.

She was not displeased that Donna was mad at her. In fact, Holley was very happy that Donna was angry. It gave her a sense of victory.

"Where is George?" Sula asked, looking around for him.

"He went out to get some juice," Holley said, smiling. "He knew that you both like fresh juice, so he went to the fruit shop to buy some. He should be back soon."

Holley passed the menu to Donna and added, "Auntie, I have already ordered some dishes. Why don't you take a look at the menu and add some more dishes that you like? We'll start as soon as George gets back."