Chapter 1083 A Gift
After hearing Sheryl''s story, I stared at her with her mouth open. She exmied, "I didn''t expect that
the manager of Tarsan Corporation would flirt with his subordinate in public!"
"The fish begins to rot from the head. It does us no good to work with thatpany!" Sheryl remarked.
"But you''ve worked so hard on th project these days. You are gonna give up this way?" I asked with
a scowl. Since Sheryl put so much effort in this project, I was reluctant to terminate her cooperation
with thepany.
"Yes. I decided to let it go," Sheryl replied, unconcerned. All of a sudden, she thought of Melissa.
During lunch, Charles had proposed to change rooms. She wondered whether or not he packed their
stuff and moved to another room. "So what time is it?" she asked I.
"What''s this? Is it just a decoration? It''s almost half past five," I responded, as she pointed at
Sheryl''s watch, which was adorning her wrist. Sheryl wore a Longines'' ssic automatic chronograph
model. This brown calfskin watch had caught her eye because her best friend had fair skin; the color of
the watch looked really good against it.
"You know what? Your watch suits you very well," I said. She changed topics so quickly that Sheryl
didn''t have time to react. Sheryl raised her wrist and gestured to her watch. "You mean this?" She
looked at I questioningly.
"Yep. This model is simple, but it doesn''t fit everyone. Only some people like you can wear it properly
and show its beauty and value," I said admiringly. "You are a richdy, but you only wear a
Longines. I have to admit that you really y a low profile!"
"You have a problem with Longines? What''s wrong with my watch? Watches are only used to check the
time," Sheryl argued, amused by I''s tone.
"Most people from middle ss favor Longines. But affluent people like you shoud choose Patek
Philippe. This brand could match your status," I told her. ''I is crazy about luxury watches, but it
doesn''t mean she is mammonish, '' Sheryl thought. She knew her old friend better than anyone else,
and knew that she never worshiped money.
People always couldn''t resist the temptation of good things.
"To be honest, I am not keen on watches. I bought it for work and I only use it to check the time," Sheryl
exined to her. "But your words inspired me. I should buy a Patek Philippe watch."
"Serously? When did you be so generous towards yourself?" I asked, shocked. She had only
mentioned Patek Philippe to show appreciation of her favorite watch brand; she had no idea that Sheryl
would actually buy such an expensive watch for herself. ''What''s going on with her?'' I wondered.
"You want to know the reason?" Sheryl asked, suddenly getting a mysterious air about her.
"Of course I do. I am dying to know why the frugal Mrs. CEO would be so generous and treat
herself with such an expensive watch," I replied eagerly. To say the least, Sheryl had sessfully
piqued her curiosity. Rubbing her chin, I asked aloud, "Did you want to vent your emotions because
your scheme for Tarsan Corporation failed?"
"You underestimated me. I don''t give a damn about that, let alone being frustrated.. I just..." And there
she stopped in order to keep her audience in suspense.
"Go ahead, Sher. I am listening. I can''t stand the suspense. I am so curious!" I urged her to
continue. ''It''s so annoying that she left her sentence unfinished, '' she whined internally.
"If you really want to know, I will let you know tomorrow," Sheryl said, winking at I yfully. "If there
isn''t anything else, I''ve got to go. You can pack your things and go home.''''
"Sher..." I called out. She intended to figure out why Sheryl wanted to buy a costly watch, but noticed
that thetter already left thepany.
When Sheryl had been on the way to pick up Melissa at the hotel this morning, she thought that she
should buy her a gift. But she dropped the thought since she didn''t know what Charles'' mother liked.
After what had happened in the morning, she realized that her husband''s mother was difficult to please.
Remembering I''s words, she decided to give Melissa a watch. Since the olddy emitted an elegant
aura, she guessed that she might be fond of a Patek Philippe watch.
''I will buy Melissa a Patek Philippe watch, and I hope she wil like it, '' she thought.
Instead of heading home, Sheryl went straight to the shopping center. As she didn''t know much about
watches, she turned to a shopping guide for help. She looked for a model with a simple, elegant yet
fancy design and the assistant rmended one for her.
"Madam, you are a kind person. Nowadays, few young people buy precious gifts for their husbnad''s
mothers," the assistantmented as she packed the watch for her. She then handed the shopping
bag to Sheryl with both hands.
Sheryl drew a polite smile in reply and took the bag. The instant she stepped out of the mall, she
received a call from Charles. "Are you still working, Sher?" he asked in a concerned voice.
"No. I am on my way home," Sheryl replied, smiling brightly. Charles'' voice and sweet words made her
mood light up instantly.
"I see. Drive carefully. Would you like me to pick you up?" Charles asked.
"No. I can handle myself. Oh, I bought Mom a present. I don''t know if she will like it," Sheryl added. Her
initial n was to tell him about it when she got home. But since he had called, she wanted to let him
know.
"That''s so sweet of you, Sher. I wanted to buy her a present. After all, she and I have been separated
for so many years. You did it ahead of me," Charles told her. Knowing that his wife prepared a gift for
his mother, he was so relieved and d. He had already noticed that his mother didn''t like Sheryl.
He hoped that Sheryl''s gift could change Melissa''s attitude towards her. Only when his wife had good
rapport with his mother could he be engaged in work without misgivings.
"Well see youter. I will be home soon," Sheryl told him before hanging up. Hearing her husband''s
words was more than enough to lift her mood.
It was after six when she got home. Shirley and rk were home from school already, and they stayed
near Melissa, endlessly calling her grandma and sharing delight with her. Sheryl was basking in
happiness as she saw Melissa being so good to her children.
She would be happier if her mother-inw was friendlier towards her.
"I''m back, Mom!" Sheryl greeted. The first one she talked to was not her husband or her children but
Melissa.
But the olddy didn''t spare her a nce. Focusing her gaze on her lovely grandchildren, she picked
up a toy and handed it to rk. "This is for you, rk. Do you like it?" she asked him in a doting voice.
"Yes, I do. Thank you, Grandma!" rk replied politely.
"Where is my present, Grandma?" Shirley asked, pursing her lips. She looked as cute as an angel.
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"Be patient, sweetie. I got one for you," Mellissa said as she took out another doll, smiling.
Sheryl could sense that Charles'' mother adored the kids very much. "Did you buy those presents for
them? That''s so kind of you!" she beamed.