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."

curled up in a lop-sided grin as he realized that she had no qualms about lying to the faces of her in-laws. She was quite a skilled actress. However, he had no intention

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

Cassandra sniffed silently, deciding to retire to her room as

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

wordlessly, wondering if she had heard him right. Horace seemed to have a sincere look in his eyes. She knew she couldn't

"Sure, Dad."

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

just came to our family not so long ago. But you seem to be getting

her tone. She lifted her chin and looked at

to learn. Cassandra is his sister-in-law, of course she has

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

long ago herself. She is new to the

As a woman, she was intuitive about these things. Cassandra

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

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 had her breaking out in a cold sweat just now. Cassandra shook her

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 lights, she felt the air in front of her shift as someone stepped

with

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

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