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."

that she had no qualms about lying to the faces of her in-laws. She was quite a skilled

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

deciding to retire to her room as well.

home from abroad. I think it would be ideal that you go to work with Rufus tomorrow. You might need some

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

"Sure, Dad."

at Cassandra with open hostility in her eyes, as if prying her daughter-in-law's mind to

Cassandra. Rufus just came to our family not so

of steel beneath it, and Cassandra successfully captured the warning in her tone. She lifted her chin and looked

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

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

She is new to the

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

know my brother-in-law well. I just happened to run into him today. I think I'll go upstairs now. It has been a long day.

that her palms were sweating under Jill's gaze. Jill just rolled 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

the lights, she felt the air in front of

surprise me. We have been so intimate with each other. Yet you dare to claim you don't

in her ears. Why was he in her room? What did he want?

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