The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 288

"My main purpose is..." Leila decided to get down to business, "Autumn, my present career owes much to your strong recommendation for my admission into Shining Company. I have long been thinking of a chance to repay your kindness, so.... I would like to invite you to dine together. I hope you do not decline it....."

"You should be at work today." Autumn wondered why Leila had time to pay her a visit at that moment.

Leila was somewhat challenged by Autumn and explained, "Today I caught a cold and I was allowed to take the afternoon off. It was approved by Mr. Lu."

"Really?" Autumn expressed her doubt, "Then you had better go home for a good rest. You were recommended on your merits. So long as you keep working hard, I will be gratified. Such treat is deemed as unnecessary."

"However it is a chance to express my gratitude. Please don't turn me down." Leila did not relent.

"Thanks a lot. I am not sure if I can accept it...." But all the same, Autumn decided to give in to Leila's offer as she was somehow overcome by Leila's persistence. 'What the heck. The sooner this is over, the better, ' she mused.

But Autumn remained doubtful of Leila's intentions, because Leila had never been so nice.

"Well, let me choose the place, okay? But...."

Autumn paused and continued, "I wonder what you can do while you wait for me. I do have to finish all these tasks on my table."

"It doesn't matter." Leila replied quickly, "Don't worry about me. I can entertain myself in the meantime."

Leila expressed her willingness to wait until Autumn's business matters were all taken care of.

"Ok, you can wait here." Autumn being overburdened by her work paid little attention to Leila in the room.

As Autumn buried herself with work typing endlessly on her computer, Leila spent her boring hours in Autumn's office, waiting for a chance to execute her plan.

From time to time Autumn diverted herself from business and talked to Leila, "You could entertain yourself with tea and snacks or chat with your previous colleagues if you want."

"Sure..." Leila nodded her head. "Thank you. But don't mind me at all. I'm doing fine here."

"Okay, " Autumn replied. Although she was curious about what Leila was up to, the proposal at hand was given the top priority.

"Boss Ye, someone is here to see you." A chance long anticipated finally came as a relief to Leila at 3:00 p.m.

Autumn gently looked up to ask the receptionist, "Who is it?"

"It is....." the receptionist managed to reply, "It is the same woman who came the day before yesterday."