The Apple of My Eye

Chapter 339 A Trade-off

"During your overseas business trip... did you happen to meet Aron in Europe?" Autumn finally decided

to talk it over with Charles and put an end to the matter, otherwise, this would forever bother her.

"Did I meet Aron? I did not." Charles expressed his shock as he answered her question.

"Aron..." Autumn managed to blurt out what she knew, "Aron told me that he found Leila and you in a

jewelry store. Moreover....."

"Oh, now I understand what was bothering you! " In one swift moment after hearing her, Charles leaped

off the bed and immediately took out two boxes from his briefcase and handed it over to Autumn,

"Open them and be prepared for a surprise."

"What are in these boxes..." Upon opening the boxes, Autumn was pleased, relieved and surprised to

find the bracelet and necklace she had been admiring for a while.

"Why don't you try them on? Charles urged, "As Leila was your colleague and a woman, I thought she

would be able to help me choose jewelry that you would like. With that in mind, I asked her to

accompany me into the store."

Charles sighed, "Out of all the possible things, this is rather unnecessary for you to quarrel with me

over something so trivial!"

Autumn's face turned red with embarrassment and guilt. "I misunderstood you..."

"You should come to me directly for the truth. I hope in the future you will not be so hasty as to believe

anyone who says something in a bid to harm our relationship!" Charles then considerately made a

suggestion to Autumn affectionately, "You are too jealous."

"I will not do it next time." Autumn acknowledged her mistake and also managed to reveal her

nightmare to Charles for him to interpret what it could mean, "The other night, I had a dream that you

chose to marry Leila as she was carrying your child, which led to our separation. I really..."

The nightmare remained with Autumn like a lingering fear. Charles tried to minimize the effects with

comforting words.

Rachel and Edward slept together. After midnight, Rachel put a sleeping pill in the cup of milk which

Edward had a habit of drinking every night, she then trysted with Roger, while Edward was

unconscious and completely unaware of her betrayal.

Rachel's fear of being dogged steered the path to her being paranoid and excessively careful. Rachel

knocked on the door, only to be pulled in by Roger.

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such a manner, as there could be nothing as serious as ever..." Rachel took off her sunglasses as she

expressed her disappointment, "I will be the one to contact you if necessary. Such sudden meeting may

cause suspicions."

Rachel allowed Roger to be a submissive and meek sex partner. She would abandon him if he

continued to act against her will.

"Rachel, I..." Roger held Rachel tightly and importuned, "I was denied the role in the film."

"Take it easy, no more of such spineless actions." Rachel pushed away Roger impatiently. She took

pains to tryst with Roger, only to find that Roger was busy complaining and nagging. "Get down to

business!"

"I..." Roger looked at Rachel with a serious expression, "I encountered Charles Lu and his wife today."

After that, Roger saw an increasing astonishment and excitement on Rachel's face which she could not

conceal.

But Rachel tried to control her shock and approached Roger with a casual attitude, "Really? It being

such a case, this has nothing to do with me! It is a waste of time for you to recount the event."

"Rachel, I know how deep you were involved in this love game." Roger sneered, "Your relationship with

Charles Lu was sensationalized. But he married Autumn Ye while you married Edward Lu. I do believe

you have long been waiting for an opportunity to get even with Charles Lu for leaving you in the

manner that he did."

"Such a fancy flight of your imagination!" Rachel found it unnecessary to share her private life with

Roger, who was no more than a sex partner to her.

Rachel kept her relationship with Charles to herself, and was unwilling to disclose it to anyone

especially Roger.

"You should have doubted the truth behind these fragments of news doing the rounds in our show

circle. And your excessive concern about such trivial matters gives rise to my suspicion of your ulterior

motive behind such plans!" Rachel rebuked Roger abruptly abandoning all sense of subtlety.

"You should be thankful for my kindness and not insult my intentions. Please do not misunderstand

me." Roger expressed his stand and support for Rachel, "I am bound to help you teach him a good

lesson in a bid to make up for your grievances."

"Really? I am thankful for your consideration and gratitude. But I do not need your help." Rachel

sneered, "I do not think it is necessary to pursue this matter, as now I am leading a peaceful,

comfortable and happily married life. Moreover, please do not act on my behalf anymore. There is more

aversion than warmth in your so-called kindness."

Roger was hurt and taken aback by Rachel's indifference, but he immediately thought of the perfect

way to approach Rachel, as he learned through cyberspace that Rachel offending Autumn had ended

up with her losing many good roles. It was Charles' prestige, power and good standing in the society

that once jeopardized Rachel's acting career.

Roger staked his career turnabout upon Rachel's unabated resentment toward Autumn which he was

determined to exploit for the growth in his career.

"Is that so?" Roger replied slyly in a bid to manipulate her, "I intended to flirt with Autumn to avenge

your grievance. But now that I see that you do not care, I will leave the matter alone."

Rachel was definitely attracted to Roger's offer, but she remained well poised to maintain a safe

distance from Roger, "What do you mean? I doubt your efforts in flirting with Autumn would work, as

Autumn naturally plays it low upon you. She does not seem interested in you."

"I stand a good chance to woo her! After all I do have the reputation and name as a lady killer" Roger

was somewhat offended by her remark and he expressed his objection, "I am handsome and smart

enough to draw her attention!"

"Can you really make it?" Rachel still doubted his capabilities and intention.

"Please trust me!" Roger took the advantage to influence Rachel, "Now I was denied the supporting

actor which Director Zhang previously offered me in consideration of your influence. Now you have to

talk him back into reemploying me!"

"Give me the entire account of what happened!" Rachel thought to herself if Roger could bewitch

Autumn into losing her fidelity, she could do Roger this small favor in return.

"On the condition that you offer me another role." Roger wasted no time in negotiating with Rachel.

Rachel was convinced and would grant Roger whatever he requested as long as Roger was of help to

get rid of Autumn, "As long as you serve my end, you will receive handsome rewards."

"Do not take back your words!" Roger was excited at the prospect of his career's revival. He had to be

granted another role at the realization of Director Zhang's being adamant about firing him.

Rachel accepted the condition gladly, waiting for Roger's recalling the detailed account of what had

happened.

Roger smiled to Rachel, "The other day I bumped against Autumn during an interview with Director

Zhang, which evidently hurt her. I asked my assistant to take her to a nearby hospital for treatment, but

she declined my offer."