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."

as he realized that she had no qualms about lying to the faces of her

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

silently, deciding to retire to her room as well. However, Horace's words stopped her in her tracks.

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

eyes. She knew she couldn't refuse

"Sure, Dad."

at all. She stared at Cassandra with

for you, Cassandra. Rufus just came to our family not so long ago. But you seem to be getting

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

sister-in-law, of course she has a responsibility

a stern look, finding her reaction over the top. It was good that Cassandra

long ago herself. She is new to the business too. She doesn't know

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

happened to run into him today. I think I'll

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

about to switch on the lights, she felt the air in front of her shift as someone stepped in front of her.

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

she heard the loud pounding of her heart ringing in her ears. Why was he in her room? What did he want?

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