A Graduation Gift
Chapter 14 Walked Into The Wrong Room
Inside the Tang mansion, the rooms were lit up brilliantly.
When Rufus and Cassandra returned home, they saw Horace and Jill casually drinking tea in the living room.
The older pair looked up. As soon as Horace spotted Rufus, he greeted him with a splendid smile and open arms.
"Rufus! Good to see you. Have you had your dinner already? Would you like to eat something?"
However, his enthusiasm was not well received. Rufus remained aloof and nodded briefly at the question. Cassandra, who had been hiding behind him, stepped out timidly, facing her in-laws with a forced smile on her face.
"Hi Dad. Hi Mom."
Her voice came out timid. Seeing her, Jill shot up from the sofa, looking positively resentful.
"How is it that you two have come home together?"
Surprised to see them standing so close that their shoulders almost touched, Jill lashed out at Cassandra. Her blatant stare made Cassandra quiver with unease.
She had to look away in order to avoid further questions. Acting composedly was the only way to avoid exposing the truth.
"Well, I was hanging out with some friends tonight. I happened to come across Rufus at the pub's exit. So we came home together. It's no big deal."
A corner of his mouth curled up in a lop-sided grin as he realized that she had no qualms about lying to the faces of her in-laws. She was quite a skilled actress. However, he had no intention of staying back
in Cassandra's direction.
sniffed silently, deciding to retire to her room as well. However, Horace's words
time since you came home from abroad. I think it would be ideal that you go to work with Rufus tomorrow. You might need some time to understand how the company operates. I know you topped in your classes abroad. I believe you would make a difference
a sincere look in his eyes. She knew she couldn't refuse his offer, as it was out of good intentions.
"Sure, Dad."
nodded at her in appreciation. On the other hand, Jill did not look happy at all. She stared at Cassandra with open hostility in her eyes, as if prying
Cassandra. Rufus just came to our family not so long ago.
beneath it, and Cassandra successfully captured the warning in her tone. She lifted her chin and looked at Jill with her
the harm in that? He has only just come here. There are a lot of things he needs to learn. Cassandra is his sister-in-law, of course she has a responsibility to show him around and teach him
the top. It was good that Cassandra wanted to help Rufus feel
is new to the business
a woman, she was intuitive about these things. Cassandra gulped and lowered
him today. I think I'll go upstairs now. It has been a long day. Good night,
they left, Cassandra exhaled softly. How long would she able to hold on to her pathetic lie? Jill
about to switch on the lights, she felt the air in front of her shift as someone stepped in front of
so intimate with each other. Yet you dare to claim you don't know me
forehead, but she didn't reach to wipe it off. In the pitch darkness, she heard the loud pounding of her heart ringing in her ears. Why was
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