The Apple of My Eye

The table was full of unfinished dishes. Chris thought that they shouldn't waste any food.

"I've had enough, haven't you? Let's go. I just returned home and there are many things left to be done. Let me drive you home first. I have a video-conference later, " Sam picked up his wallet and told Chris.

He walked towards the reception counter without saying anything else and waited for Chris at the door.

There were a lot of people at the hot pot restaurant and it was very noisy. Sam was like a shinning star in the crowd. Chris could catch sight of him easily, which made her feel at ease.

Chris wanted to spend more time alone with Sam.

"Where do you live?" Sam asked Chris after they got into the car, "Can you show me the way? I've been living abroad for a long time. Even if you tell me the place, I may not know the way."

"Okay, " Chris said with a smile. On the way back, Chris didn't say much except giving Sam the directions. Sam didn't say much either.

Chris got annoyed as she knew that Ye and Sam grew up together and that Sam cared about Ye a lot.

Sam found out Autumn's secret. He was still wondering the reason why she pretended to be Yvonne.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the Dream Garden and Sam parked his car at the gate. It was a little late, but Chris wanted to grab the chance to spend more time with Sam. She could not help but ask Sam, "Would you... like to come inside for some tea?"

"No, thanks, " Sam shook his head and said, "It's getting late. Maybe we can hang out some other time."

"So... Thank you

will, " Sam nodded and said, "Go to work tomorrow on time please. Now I only have you and I only trust

said Chris. She felt better after

But he needed her at least. She could work hard and

was on. Gary and Autumn had probably gone to bed. Charles, however, was waiting for her. He

so you were willing to come back here?" asked Charles

of me!" Startled by Charles's sudden voice, Chris patted her chest

" Charles directed his

little. Charles was always strict with her, but she had never seen Charles

think of anything. She even called Charles to pick Ye

are freaking me out, " Charles's cold

gonna work in

heard Charles's question. She nodded firmly and admitted, "Yes, I've made up my

it and brought

continued, "I know that you want me

that Shining Company is not as good as HKing Group?"

not, " Chris denied it at once, "Charles, you brought me up after our parents died. I always know that you have always been devoted to make sure that I chose the right path and be a better person. You have given me a lot of guidance since high school, even in choosing a major in college. I've learnt a lot

myself. Charles, you have always planned everything for me, I really want to plan my own life from now on." Chris paused for a while and continued, "Shining

I work there, nobody would treat me differently. I can

for HKind Group." Chris looked at Charles calmly and continued, "I'm your sister, but I don't want