The Apple of My Eye

"Shut up!" Gary snapped out his strict order. No matter what, Yvonne was a guest, and they were supposed to host her irrespective of personal matters. If they turned her away, the Lu Family would be rumored to be rude, unwelcoming and unfriendly. "Ye, she is your cousin. I'll leave the matter to your discretion."

In Gary's opinion, whatever Yvonne's purpose for this visit was, the problem should be settled by Autumn herself.

"Yes, grandpa." Autumn obeyed his order too.

But she knew exactly what the ground reality was. Even though it might seem like Gary was on Yvonne's side, he actually was not. In reality, he was laying down the facts and boundaries for Yvonne, by showing her that he was still entrusting Autumn with all the important matters. He also indicated that if at all she intended to stay the night, it would mean nothing. The only mistress in this house was Autumn. And if Autumn didn't want her to stay over, Yvonne had to leave.

But Yvonne was not smart enough to understand these subtle hints. Once she heard Gary's remark, she smirked triumphantly, as she thought that her efforts had born fruits. Before she came, she tried to lay down her trap and made several inquiries. And when she found out that Autumn was not at home, she decided to call Gary and chat with him, for a while, with an intention of making him like her. And her plans had succeeded as she thought, as it appeared to be.

Gary cast a glance at Yvonne, and said, "Rest assured, Miss Ye. My granddaughter is just a bit grumpy, please don't take it personally."

He then flashed a welcoming smile, "Since it's Yvonne's home, and you're Yvonne's cousin, please make yourself comfortable and feel at home. You can stay as long as you wish for."

Yvonne was delighted once she heard that, if not carried away. As she didn't get this one, either, she grinned, and thanked Gary, "Thank you, grandpa, for your generosity."

decided to be straightforward. He said with a frown, "Call me Gary, please. I am not your grandfather, Miss

Yvonne's pride. Her heart felt like it was suddenly encased in ice

She quickly repeated while

move. It was almost like walking in a minefield, one wrong step could put her out of the house. Her purpose should not be exposed to the Lu Family, under any circumstance, before she made Charles fall for her. Although her moving in today may seem hurried, it was actually a planned and deliberate move.

as she turned to Yvonne. The latter was displeased with her tone but still followed her command. As the door closed behind them, Yvonne suddenly changed her expression. In an arrogant tone, she addressed Autumn, "See? As long as I want to move in, I will

out a scornful chuckle. She sneered, "Under the same roof? Do

this matter. If I say you're moving in, you are moving in and if I say no, you're not. But I do admire your courage and dedication. Just to carry out your stupid plans, you risked sending your parents away from your

can marry into the Lu Family, Shining Company will be mine. Then why should I care about my parents? But you better bear this thought in your mind: You're just a substitute, a fake. When I get married into the Lu Family, you'll be cast

laughed at her naive words. She glowered at Yvonne, and snapped, "You really think you are making progress here, don't you? Come on, moving in does not mean a thing. And

of anything or anyone now. The belief that her every decision would be

Charles coming towards them and quickly fell down on her knees and pretended as though Autumn had hit her. She covered her cheek with a hand, and gazed at Autumn with teary eyes, "Sis, what happened in that shopping mall was all my fault. I misunderstood you and caused you great trouble. But now it's all in the past now, and I really wish

open, she glared at Yvonne but couldn't understand what was happening. But the next moment,

here?" asked Charles, as he shot a cold glance at Yvonne. The latter was perched on the ground, covering her untouched cheek with

stuttered, but suddenly stopped. She took a quick look at Autumn, to give an idea