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."

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

profound look in Cassandra's direction. Then, without further delay, he bolted

retire to her room

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

his eyes.

"Sure, Dad."

did not look happy at all. She stared at Cassandra with open hostility in her eyes, as if

not so long ago. But you seem to be getting along with

warning in her tone. She lifted her chin and looked at Jill with her pretty eyes, not saying anything in return. She was not a fool. She knew what Jill was

things he needs to learn. Cassandra is his sister-in-law, of course she

Jill a stern look, finding her reaction over the top. It was good that Cassandra wanted to help Rufus

is new to the business too. She doesn't

teeth and snapped back. As a woman, she was intuitive about these things. Cassandra

I think I'll

and sauntered to their room with him. Once they left, Cassandra exhaled softly. How long would she able to

one hand on her chest, still shaken 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

have been so intimate with

ringing in her 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 that it? The

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