The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 1082 Making Reprisals

For a few seconds, Sheryl's vision turned black and she heard buzzing in her brain after the resounding slap she received. When her senses normalized, she turned to the girl and sarcastically said, "So, Miss Vivi...Do you think you will be able to join our Cloud Advertising Company in this way?"

It was Vivi who slapped Sheryl. Due to her curiosity as to the relationship between Sheryl and Duncan, she decided not to go to the conference room. Instead, she hid behind the door to eavesdrop.

What she heard, unfortunately, did not sit well with her. Sheryl didn't like her, and even looked down on her. She would understand Sheryl, and even forgive her for saying those words, if Sheryl didn't know who she was. But Sheryl knew she was Duncan's lover, yet she didn't show her some respect.

She could bear almost everything thrown at her but never this. What she didn't like most was to be belittled by beautiful women like Sheryl.

"So what?! Even if I got to join the company, I would not want to work with people like you. You disgust me!" Vivi shouted back.

For Vivi, Sheryl was just a boss of a small advertising company. Who did she think she was? The goddess of the universe to whom everyone needed to bow?! Over her dead body! Vivi sniffed and continued, "And what makes you think I need to work there? I am just bored! I have too much time on my hands doing nothing! Duncan just helped me out to find good use of my time. So please, don't you ever think that chose that company for any other reasons! Believe me, there are other better companies!"

After pouring out her anger, Vivi felt better. But the more she stared at Sheryl, the more arrogant she became in her eyes. She thought that this so-called Sheryl would definitely butter her up now. After all, there was no other company in this city, except Tarsan Corporation, that could give Cloud Advertising Company such a high profit. Moreover, there were only few companies which were given opportunities to cooperate with Tarsan Corporation.

A sardonic smile escaped Sheryl's lips as she approached Vivi. But to Vivi's surprise, Sheryl stood in front of her not to apologize, but to retaliate. Sheryl gave her a resounding slap as well. Then in a cold voice she said, "You wanted to come to my company just to kill your time?! You will just be a fly there, breaking the company's rules. Well, as the boss, I declare that you are not welcome there! Oh, and another thing! What you said earlier is definitely correct, and even fits your identity as a mistress! The feeling is mutual." Due to the disgust Sheryl felt as well towards the other woman, she uttered the last sentence emphasizing each word.

"What feeling?" Vivi asked in confusion. It never occurred to her that Sheryl would dare take vengeance on her while in Tarsan Corporation. What was also unexpected for her was to be curious of Sheryl's words.

And it was too late. She let the other woman know how curious she was. And she regretted her failure to control her tongue.

Sheryl awarded her with a cold stare. Then slowly, also in a cold voice, she answered, "I also don't want to work with you in the same company. You disgust me as well!" Then Sheryl faced Duncan and said, "Mr. Qiu, you changed my perception of Tarsan Corporation. I hope we don't meet each other again." Then, she walked away.

She left the office soon. She didn't want to waste another second there. When she was nearing the gate, she heard Duncan shout out, "You have lots of guts! Just wait and see!" Sheryl didn't stop, nor did she look back. She just continued walking to the parking lot. Minutes later, her car sped away.

"Oh Duncan, how unlucky we are today! How could we come across such a bitch? She pissed me off!" Vivi complained to Duncan bitterly for she failed to achieve what she wanted. 'That darn woman!' she thought angrily.

"How dare she be so haughty? Who does she think she is? So what if she is the boss? She is just a boss of a small advertising company," Duncan said. "Since I came to work here, this is my first time to encounter such a woman."

"Honey, please don't be angry anymore. She is not worth it." To make Vivi happy, he declared, "I will contact all our cooperative companies to add Cloud Advertising Company on their blacklists!" As an afterthought, he continued, "I will enjoy the day to see how she can still be so arrogant after no company wants to cooperate with her!"

He had been working in Tarsan Corporation for decades now. But he was assigned abroad for these past few years. If it were not Rachel who took over the company and made its central office in Y City, he would not be here.

Duncan was familiar with these cooperative companies of Tarsan Corporation. But he knew little about the other enterprises with no connection to the company. And he never had the time to be familiar with them since he came back. His attention shifted to his mistress ever since his arrival.

Upon hearing what Duncan said, Vivi had a big smile on her face. She hugged him and said happily, "Oh Duncan, you are really so kind. And I agree! We have to teach that woman a lesson!" Vivi was rejoicing She was very lucky to have a sugar daddy like Duncan. He would do everything for her, including getting even with that woman.

Duncan was touched with the gesture. Combing his fingers through her hair, he answered, "Of course, we have to teach her a lesson. If not, she would believe that her Cloud Advertising Company will be influential enough in the business circles. Does she really think that her advertising company is at par with Tarsan Corporation?"

He started analyzing further the situation. "I don't know why Ms. Bai chose Cloud Advertising Company to do the project for the first banquet of our company after moving here. Ms. Bai only named Sheryl to finish this work. The contract should not be given to that woman. I have to talk to Ms. Bai about this." The more Hoyle thought about the contract, the angrier he beame. He knew he must not delay. He should talk to Rachel as soon as possible.

"Duncan, where is she anyway? How could you invite me here? What if she sees us?"

Upon hearing the name of his female boss, Vivi felt extremely nervous. If Rachel learned that she was here, she would pay a price for this behavior. Rachel did not like her to be here. It was prohibited in the company to mix business with pleasure. Well of course, there were exceptions to the rules. But she was not included in the exceptions.

"Don't worry. She is not here. I saw her friend arrive and they go out. As soon as she arrives at the company tomorrow, I will tell her about thisat once," Duncan assured her. Then he looked at Vivi, and said in a soft voice, "Honey, don't you think we should focus to us now? The other affairs can wait until tomorrow."

"Focus to us?" Vivi asked, confused. Then she saw Duncan's cheeky grin. Understanding dawned on her. Pretending not to be interested anymore, Vivi complained, "We nearly just made it before that damned woman interrupted us. I already lost my desire..."

"It doesn't matter. I can easily mend that problem. Remember, I know what ticks you." Duncan, then, laughed viciously. Really feeling impatient now, Duncan ordered Vivi, "Please close the door, honey. I really can't wait anymore..."

"Duncan, you...don't be so impatient..." Vivi replied in a shy voice and closed the door as he asked.

When Sheryl arrived at Cloud Advertising Company, she saw Isla waiting worriedly at the gate. Isla approached Sheryl as soon as she got out of the car. She immediately asked, "Sher, finally you are here. Are you okay? Didn't they give you a hard time?"

"I'm fine. Don't worry," Sheryl assured Isla, giving her a big smile to comfort her. 'If you only knew what happened back there...' Sheryl thought.

Isla would have believed her if she hadn't noticed her face, slightly red fingerprints still visible. She slowly felt her anger rising, wanting to burst out, like a dam filled with water to the brim ready to overflow. "Who dared slap you? I will make sure that they will pay for what they did!" Isla yelled furiously.

Sheryl put her arm around Isla's shoulders, and then patted her back in a motherly fashion. Sheryl was trying her best to calm Isla down. She didn't want what happened to turn into a big issue. "Isla, I'm okay. Don't worry. I have made reprisals. The person who slapped me also suffered my slap. And I made sure mine is harsher. Don't be angry anymore. I am already here safe and sound. But I messed up. Anyway, it's not a big deal if Cloud Advertising Company failed to get their project." As they walked towards the building, Sheryl recounted to Isla what happened in Tarsan Corporation.