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."

she had no 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 wasting time,

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

sniffed silently, deciding to retire to her room as well. However, Horace's words

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

his eyes. She knew she couldn't refuse his offer, as it was out of good intentions. She had no idea what would be in store, but she had to accept it anyway.

"Sure, Dad."

not look happy at all. She stared at Cassandra with open hostility in her eyes, as if prying her daughter-in-law's

family not so long ago. But you seem to be

her teeth. Her voice was 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. She was not a fool. She knew what Jill was trying to imply.

course she has a responsibility to show him around and

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

not long ago herself. She is new to the

back. As a woman, she was intuitive about

think I'll go upstairs now. It has been a long day.

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

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

to surprise me. We have been so intimate with each other. Yet you dare to claim

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 giving her a hard time? Was that it? The way he kept pestering her was so uncalled for. She wished he