The Apple of My Eye

Hearing this, Eric was taken by great surprise. When he got over the shock, he asked, "Don't you know that you own that house now?"

"What... are you talking about?" Autumn asked, looking surprised. She had no idea.

"After you returned from Z City, Charles bought that house from me, with a bit of convincing and some pressure. It's your house now. You don't need to be sorry."

Autumn felt more embarrassed. 'This is a house, not a toy. How could I accept it?' she thought to herself.

"Who is this?" Eric asked, as he turned to Hoada Masahiro, evaluating him discreetly.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce him to you. This is my guest, Hoada Masahiro. Hoada Masahiro, this is my husband's friend, Eric." Autumn introduced the two.

When Eric heard that Hoada was Japanese, he showed no surprise. "Nice to meet you! What do you think of the food here? Do you like it?"

"I love the food here, " Hoada answered, looking embarrassed. "I just told Miss Ye that this is the most authentic Japanese restaurant I have been to in China."

Eric didn't look too pleased. "Then, sir. Enjoy your meal. It's my treat today, " Eric turned to him smiling.

He then told Autumn, "When it's your time to leave, please let me know and I will take you home. It's not good to bother others."

She had been worrying about how she could get rid of Hoada after the meal. Now Eric had provided the perfect solution.

saw Eric leave, she sat down again. "Mr. Hoada,

replied. "Miss Ye... when did

husband and I will treat you to a meal next time, " Autumn continued. When

Hoada wasn't easily discouraged. He thought of another plan to

come to Japan. I have just been promoted to General Manager in the Asia-Pacific region. I am planning a Chinese-themed event. Our

company in China to organize this event. We have known each other for a long time, and I believe in your capabilities. That's why I convinced my superiors to select

Autumn said, frowning. 'I want to seize this opportunity. However, I can't go to Japan now. Grandma is

inform you of the exact date soon. I can also book the ticket for you. Will you participate

scored a big client since Charles appointed her as General Manager. She was eager to show Charles some achievements. "Please send the relevant documents to me, "

Hoada said

was some tension earlier, they both got what they wanted. After the meal, Hoada went to pay the bill. However, Eric refused to take his money. "You are Autumn's friend, so you don't have to pay tonight, " Eric

he approached to Autumn. "Let's go. I will drive

had agreed to Eric's suggestion of taking her home just

disagreed. "I promised Charles to bring you home. Otherwise he will be mad at me for

asked the cashier to take care of the restaurant. "Let's go, " he said to Autumn.