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

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

her room

Rufus tomorrow. You might need some time to understand how the company operates.

had 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

"Sure, Dad."

She stared at Cassandra with open

to our family not so long ago. But you seem to be getting along with him rather

and looked at Jill with her pretty eyes, not saying anything in return. She was not

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

finding her reaction over the top. It was good that Cassandra wanted to help Rufus feel more welcomed. Jill was sniffing for trouble where

is new to the business too. She doesn't know much

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

I just happened to run into him today. I think I'll go upstairs now. It

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

As she was about to switch on the lights, she felt the air in front of her shift

been so intimate with

could 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

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