Chapter 1712 Are You Okay


    "Why do you hesitate? Are you considering rejecting my offer?" Ferry raised his brows as he


    questioned Holley.


    "Do I have a choice?" Holley countered, frustrated, knowing that she had no choice, and she was at his


    mercy.


    "Listen, here are your only options. Either you find out the contract price of the cooperated project


    between the Shining and Star Companies for me, as soon as possible, or you be a call girl!" Ferry hung


    up the phone as soon as he said his piece, not giving Holley any chance to reply.


    Hearing the busy tone on the other end of the line, Holley almost went crazy.


    In her fit of anger, she threw her phone, and it bounced on the far side of the room. Lately, it was her


    way to vent her anger after she talked to Ferry. Thankfully, she could always afford to buy a new one. It


    would really be very depressing for her if money would also be part of her problem.


    Using herndline phone, she dialed Le''s number.


    Shopping with Melissa, Le was very happy for her n had worked. However, when she saw the


    caller, her happy mood turned sour. She was having such a good time that she didn''t want her day


    being ruined by someone like Holley.


    "What''s wrong, Le?" Noticing the annoyed look on Le''s face, Melissa asked concernedly.


    "Nothing, Aunt Melissa. It''s just a friend calling me. I haven''t seen her for a long time." Le ignored the


    call and turned to Melissa to exin.


    "Oh, okay. Check this out. Do these clothes fit me?" Melissa asked Le instead, not worried anymore.


    However, Le was bothered by the call. Even though she didn''t pick up the phone, she started to


    wonder what it could have been about. Thus, she could no longer focus on helping Melissa in choosing


    clothes. Instead, she would either mumble a few words or just nod her head when asked for her


    opinion.


    There was also news about Holley on the inte these past few days. And that got Le confused.


    To add to her confusion was the sudden call, which she just received after not hearing from Holley for


    quite some time. Why would she call her now?


    "Aunt Melissa, it looks perfect on you!" Smiling, Le nodded her approval at Melissa as she looked at


    her from head to toe.


    "I think so, too. I''m buying this!" Melissa then walked to the cashier to pay.


    "Aunt Melissa, let me pay for you!" Le stopped Melissa. She took the clothes and rushed to the


    cashier.


    Nodding, Melissa smiled.


    After shopping, Le and Melissa went to a nearby coffee shop.


    "Aunt Melissa, will you excuse me? I need to go to the bathroom." Le asked Melissa after cing


    their orders.


    "Sure, I will wait for you." Melissa answered while patting the back of Le''s hand.


    Inside the bathroom, Le looked around to make sure that no one was around before calling Holley


    back.


    Annoyed, Holley was lost in thought since Le hadn''t answered her call. But when she heard the


    phone ring, she picked it up immediately.


    "What happened?" Le asked impatiently.


    "How''s your job in the Shining Company?" Holley asked immediately, not beating around the bush. She


    was dying to know Le''s progress. After Ferry had given her an ultimatum, she couldn''t afford to fail.


    And there was no turning back now, especially if Ferry''s n worked. She would lose everything, even


    ck. No matter how much he loved her, she was sure he would definitely lose faith in her and would


    walk away. Therefore, she must do everything to seed.


    "What you''re asking isn''t like grabbing a cup of coffee. It isn''t that easy! Don''t pressure me." Le


    couldn''t help but roll her eyes.


    When she saw the news about Holley online, Le couldn''t help, but look down on her. She always


    knew that Holley was somewhat dumb. But she had never imagined to find out exactly how dumb


    Holley could really be. What was Holley thinking when she cut her ties with the Hu family? Holley knew


    very well that only the Hu family could help save her. Things changed when Holley made that mistake.


    Now, Holley was digging her own grave.


    Understanding that Le had the upper hand now, Holley hid her annoyance. She took a deep breath


    topose herself. "I know it isn''t easy. But you know that the bidding is going to begin very soon. If


    we can''t get the price, we will be screwed."


    "I know, I know. I wasn''t born yesterday. Calm yourself down, okay? Being so anxious and pushy won''t


    help you." Le was losing her patience.


    "I just want you to remember that if you need any help, just call me anytime. I will be more than happy


    to help you," Holley said.


    After hearing Holley''sst statement, Le burst outughing. She shook her head speechlessly and


    mocked Holley, "What can you possibly do for me? You''re so famous on the Inte right now. If


    people see me hanging out with you, they will surely find out about our rtionship!"


    Furrowing her brows, Holley knew Le was mocking her. For the first time, she wanted to punch her,


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    but all she could do was clench her fists.


    "Le, we''re in the same boat. Have you forgotten that?" Holley asked, raising her voice in irritation.


    For the second time around, Leughed out loud, totally forgetting that she was in a public ce.


    When she was doneughing, she answered, "Holley, do you understand what you have just said? I


    am going to be the wife of the Shining Company''s CEO. And you? Just look at yourself. You can''t even


    get a loser like ck to stay with you. We are not in the same boat. You and I are on different levels."


    Holley remained silent.


    Satisfied with Holley''s silence, Le continued, "I will do it in my own time. If you try to pressure me


    again, I can''t guarantee you what will happen."


    "Don''t forget that you took my money!"


    "Are you threatening me? Do you have any evidence? Holley, let me remind you of one important thing.


    I can quit anytime."


    Le was very disappointed with the fact that Holley now tried to ckmail her.


    Holley''s heart sunk. It had never urred to her that Le would kick down thedder after she had


    helped her get rid of Sheryl.


    With this turn of events, Holley could only me herself for trusting the wrong person. She was the one


    who had decided to team up with Le in the first ce. Taking a deep breath, she exined anxiously,


    "Le, that''s not what I meant. Please, don''t..."


    "Stop! I am not the kind of person you think I am. Just wait for my call," Le interrupted Holley, for she


    didn''t want to listen to her anymore.


    Then, Le hung up.


    It really drove Holley crazy being hung up on twice in a row. But what could she do? She couldn''t mess


    with Ferry or Le. She quietly sulked.


    Meanwhile, Le was very happy. She could imagine how frustrated Holley was. Le looked at herself


    in the mirror and murmured, "Holley, you''re just a puppet to me. How dare you threaten me?!"


    Walking out of the bathroom with her heels clicking, Le held her head up high.


    Not looking carefully, Le bumped into a woman. It was Cassie! Le didn''t expect to see Cassie here.


    "Sorry, Miss. Are you okay?" Cassie apologized politely.