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."

lying to the faces of her

cast a profound look in Cassandra's direction. Then, without further delay,

Cassandra sniffed silently, deciding to retire to her room as

it has been quite some 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 to the company and its

if she had heard him right. Horace seemed to have a sincere look in his eyes. She knew

"Sure, Dad."

in appreciation. On the other hand, Jill did not look happy at all. She stared at Cassandra with open hostility in

you, Cassandra. Rufus just came to our family not so long ago.

chin and looked at Jill with her pretty eyes, not saying anything in return. She was not a fool. She knew what Jill was trying to imply.

his sister-in-law, of course she has a responsibility to show him around

the top. It was good that Cassandra

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

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

run into him today. I think I'll go upstairs now. It has been a long day. Good

her eyes and snorted with 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

door open. The room was shrouded in darkness. As she was about to switch on the lights, she felt the air in front of

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

feel sweat start to form on her smooth 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 he in her room? What did he want? Did he actually get a kick out of

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