A Graduation Gift

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."

about lying to the faces of her in-laws. She was quite a skilled actress. However, he had no intention of staying back

he cast a profound look in Cassandra's direction. Then, without further delay, he bolted straight to his

Rufus leave the room, Cassandra sniffed silently, deciding to retire to her room as well. However, Horace's words stopped her in her tracks.

would be ideal that you go to work with Rufus tomorrow. You might need some time to

heard him right. Horace seemed to have a sincere look in his eyes. She knew she couldn't refuse his offer, as it was out of good intentions. She had no idea what would

"Sure, Dad."

the other hand, Jill did not look happy at all. She stared at Cassandra with open hostility in her eyes, as if prying her daughter-in-law's mind to see if she was hiding something. She did not trust Cassandra.

you, Cassandra. Rufus just came to our family not so long ago. But you seem to be getting

not loud, but it had a hint of steel beneath it, and Cassandra successfully captured the warning in her tone. She lifted her chin and looked at Jill with her pretty eyes, not saying anything in return.

what is 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 about our family business. Cassandra, please don't feel shy to help Rufus as much

good that Cassandra wanted to help Rufus feel more welcomed. Jill was

Cassandra came back not long ago herself. She is new to the business too. She doesn't

back. As a woman, she was intuitive about these things. Cassandra gulped and lowered

into him today. I think I'll

derision. Then, she clutched Horace's arm and sauntered to their room with him. Once they left, Cassandra exhaled softly. How long would she able to hold on to her pathetic lie? Jill had her breaking out in a cold sweat just now. Cassandra shook her head as she marched upstairs. The overwhelming

by Jill's sharp misgivings. Taking a deep breath, she slowly pushed the bedroom door open. The room was shrouded in darkness. As she was about to switch on the lights, she felt the air in front of her shift as someone stepped in front of her. A powerful hand reached out and encircled her waist tightly. In the darkness, she heard

never fail to surprise me. We have been so intimate with each other. Yet you dare to

ears. Why was he in her room? What did he want? Did he actually get a kick out of giving her a hard time? Was