The Apple of My Eye
Chapter 822 Roger's Explanation

"Miss Xia, I am so sorry about what happened today!" Roger had no choice but to apologize in the place of Helin. Sheryl replied with a smile, "It doesn't matter and you don't need to apologize. I've already told you not to worry."

She took a glance at Helin and turned back to roger. "Happy birthday! I'm afraid I'm gonna have to leave your celebration before your party starts. Goodbye!"

"Please, don't!" Roger rushed to stop her and asked her to stay. "The party's just about to start and you haven't had your slice of cake yet."

"I think Miss He would prefer I be out of your sight, yes?" Sheryl smiled. "I'm sorry that I didn't know today is your birthday. I'll bring a gift with me the next time we meet."

Sheryl looked at Roger and said, "You said you wanted a birthday party. I'm sure Miss He can make your dreams come true."

"Miss Xia! Miss Xia!"

Roger was unwilling to give up and wanted to be with Sheryl even though he knew that nothing could be done about it.

"Just let her go if she wants to! Why are you so desperate for her to stay?"

Helin stopped Roger. "I have good news!" she continued.

"Do you have any idea what you've done?"

Roger shouted at Helin in frustration.

"Of course I do!" Helin exclaimed. She confessed, "Roger, I fell in love with you at first sight. I'm always transparent with my affection towards you and I believe you're well aware of that fact, right?" Roger stared at Helin, not knowing how to react to her feelings. "Why are you saying this?" he asked.

"You know very well in your heart that I have done so much for you all the years we've known each other. Do you really think that I have done all this because my intention is to be your 'little sister'?" She came closer to his face and continued, "I really don't know what you would think, but everything I did today was to tell her that you are mine; that I earned you. She shouldn't even think of you! Do you understand?" Roger stared at Helin, worried that she would do reckless things to mess up the party, which would ruin everything he had come so far to achieve such as his fame and social status.

He smiled as he came forward to touch her hand and comforted her, "Helin, why are you angry all of the sudden?"

Helin once again sneered, "You know why, don't you?"

"Yes, I do," Roger nodded. "I know how you feel for me, but I treat you just as well, don't I? Even though no one dares to say it, we have done enough to show each other gratitude. I'm sure you also know how my heart is towards you, right?"

"Really?" Helin replied coldly, "I thought I was sure with how you felt before today. For all these years I stayed by your side quietly for the sake of your fame, so that we would not cause any rumors and controversy. But today, when I saw you get mad over some stupid amateur model, I came to realize that I did not know you at all. I mean nothing to you and you promise me nothing!" "Helin, you misunderstood me!"

Roger frowned, "I was angry not because I liked Miss Xia, but because I didn't want to displease her!"

"A small model? Do you think I'll believe you?" Helen sneered. "Roger, if you want to lie to me, come up with a better lie."

"I'm telling you the truth," Roger explained with a bitter smile. "Do you see that man over there?"

Helin averted her gaze at the direction Roger pointed at. There was a man who was talking with Helin's father.

"You must know him, right?"

Roger asked Helin.

"Is he... Charles Lu?" Helin frowned slightly and asked Roger in confusion.

"Yes, it's him."

Roger nodded. "The Charles Lu himself."

"Charles is not a very friendly man and he seldom attends other people's birthday party. Why does he show up today? Moreover, you're not even close. Why would you invite him?" Helin asked. She knew that Roger had attended the fashion show of the Shining Company recently. But how was it possible that they became good friends only because of a show?

"He is not here because of me." Roger grinned bitterly. "Even Mr. He needs to fawn on him. How could he do me the favor?"

"Then why is he here now?" Helin was utterly perplexed.

"I invited Miss Xia so that Mr. Lu could accompany her to the party. Do you know why now?"

Roger looked at Helen and continued, proud of his excuse. "I helped Miss Xia out because if I displease her, it means I displease Charles. Do you understand now?"

Helin was looking at her father who was bowing and scraping in front of Charles when she realized what she did wrong.

"So you mean

the small-time model has an affair with Mr. Lu?" Helin frowned. "How is that possible? Charles is not so shallow to stoop down to that woman's level!"

"It's not an affair." Roger explained with a bitter smile, not really liking what he was scheming. "I guess you must know the story of Mrs. Lu."

"Of course I know." Helin nodded slightly. "Rachel was also an actor in our company years ago and that accident sparked a huge controversy. It's impossible for me to forget." Roger continued to explain, "Outsiders only know that Mrs. Lu passed away three years ago, but in fact, she didn't; she just lost her memory. Now she's back."

"What? You mean Sheryl is Mrs. Lu?" Helin was stunned, awing at the information she just found out. "Roger, that's ridiculous! You must be kidding me."

"It is the truth whether or not you believe me; it's the truth," Roger sneered. "Helin, I couldn't explain to you when she was there. I met Mrs. Lu before, so I couldn't be mistaken." He took Helin's hand in his. "I did that for your own good."

Helin was starting to feel guilty for pinning Roger as the wrong kind of guy. She took a glance at Charles who wasn't too far away and then she returned her attention to Roger. She anxiously asked him, "What should I do? I disrespected Sheryl!"

"Take it easy, now. Don't worry too much about it since what happened has already happened." Roger sighed. "I'll just have to explain to her on your behalf later, but the next time you meet her you must be nice and polite. Don't be wrong to make the same mistake again. I can't always clean up after you!"

"No problem! I promise, I won't do it again." Helin, being gullible, nodded immediately.