The Apple of My Eye

Charles decided to negotiate despite having various ways to stop Wendy from making trouble. If it weren't for the fact that she's Autumn's mother, he wouldn't have even bothered.

Charles wanted to avoid further disagreement. But it didn't mean that he would just agree to everything that she said. He knew that willingly granting Wendy's request would only end into more trouble.

"Don't be too greedy?" Wendy said, shaking her head with a scoff. "I'm the one who gave birth to Autumn. I'm the one who raised her! I'm only asking for 50 million. A very small amount in exchange for everything I did. Don't you think that's only fair?" she exclaimed.

Charles stared at her with indifference. After a few moments, he finally said. "I can only give you thirty-five million. Take it or leave it."

Charles felt sympathetic at the thought of Yvonne's miscarriage that he decided to add another five million. Wendy knew she had no other choice but to agree, knowing full well that Charles would withdraw his offer if she dared to ask for more.

Besides, she had no intention to destroy her relationship with Autumn.

Despite already taking a large sum of money, she knew that remaining in good terms would prove to be beneficial. Knowing Autumn, she didn't think she had it in her to turn a blind eye the moment she asked for financial help in the future.

"Alright. I'm accepting your offer, "

Wendy said, nodding her agreement to Charles.

"I will ask my assistant to remit the money to your bank account later. But let me be clear. If you ever dare to bother Autumn again, I will definitely make you regret it. You better keep that in mind."

Wendy was so pleased to receive such a large amount of money that she wasn't able to pay attention to what Charles was saying.

She didn't have any doubts when it came to Charles' character. As long as Charles promised to remit the money, Wendy knew that he would keep his word. But somehow, she can't help but feel uncomfortable at the thought of Autumn living such a privileged married life.

"Charles, why do you love Autumn so much? What do you see in her?

Have you forgotten that she had a relationship with Sam? That's something that she can't deny, "

Autumn before leaving.

Autumn's biological mother treated her

Charles had promised to give her. He just wanted to

a part of our family. If you talk about her that way again, I promise you won't receive even a

"Starting today, Autumn has nothing to do with you. I don't ever want

are tired of doing nothing, why don't you go ahead and try to discipline your other daughter?"

with embarrassment upon hearing Gary's words. Mortified, she left without saying anything.

They saw Autumn hold her grandmother,

you doing?" Charles said, rushing over as he held her arms. "Don't

don't

Gary, startled by the scene in front

really appreciate both of you for taking the time to help my granddaughter. I haven't been able to protect her because of my old age. Please help me take good care of her, " Emily said while choked with sobs. "She's gone through so many hardships because of me. But thank God! She's really lucky to be a part

don't worry about that. I promise I'll never let anything bad happen to Autumn as long

soft smile, he then continued, "Autumn, are you going

I'll go with you."

have to be in the office today?" Autumn asked, her eyes

put off his work despite being pleased by what he said. After all, she understood that he was busy with

work so that I can go shopping with the

temporarily excused themselves, taking Autumn to the bathroom.

are you crying? I don't want to see you upset, " he

fine. You don't have to worry about me, " Autumn responded

think so. You know what? I'm willing to let go of the past and support her when she gets old if Yvonne decides to abandon her. But

take advantage of me for the sake of Yvonne's happiness, " she said, smiling

you, Charles. I promise that I'll pay you

couple, we need to face everything