A Graduation Gift

"They carried out all the work under my approval. I'm the one responsible. Mr. Luo. If you're going to fire everyone involved in this case, am I included?"

Lionel probed provocatively as he sat up with his two hands on the conference table. His gloomy eyes stared coldly at Rufus, who was occupying the center seat.

With an insignificant smile on his face, Rufus raised his head slowly and tapped the table with his index finger.

"The company had lost a large amount of money because of this case. They screwed it up. The solution they've provided was ineffective and only worsened the situation. I didn't know that the staff at such a big company like Tang Group could be so incompetent!" Rufus emphasized, creating an apprehensive atmosphere in the room. "However, it was not just about competence. Worst still, there are people attempting to take advantage of preferential treatments and fill their own pockets with the company's money,"

Rufus added gravely without giving much attention to Lionel. His voice was low but stern and steady. He intended to present his ideas logically. Thus, everyone present could clearly understand his point and no one dared to say anything to oppose him.

Discerning Rufus' words, Lionel's face grew darker. Lionel narrowed his eyes at the few staff members, who had just been fired. They lowered their heads to avoid the furious eyes of their superior.

Until then Lionel realized that these people had been feathering their own nests. It infuriated him to think that he had no idea of what they had done. Realizing that he was somewhat in the wrong, Lionel sat down silently with a baffled expression.

"So I guess we should call it a day. That's all for today's meeting. As for you guys, what you have done has violated the laws. The legal department will decide what to do with you. I hope that everyone in the company could learn a lesson from them. Anyone who will dare to make the same mistakes in the future will be punished severely,"

Rufus emphasized, with a demanding voice. He wore a light smile on his face and his brown eyes looked less drained. His aura bore an air of authority, which no one dared to challenge.

It was like beating the dog before the lion. Lionel, as the vice president of Tang Group could say nothing to argue with Rufus.

Casting a resentful glance at Rufus, Lionel stood up and took the lead in leaving the meeting room.

He knew that Rufus was trying to use this incident as a pretext to crack down on him. But he was not a man that could be easily defeated.

Then everybody left the room in succession. Rufus sat still in his seat. Cassandra, on the other hand, slowly gathered the papers on the table while stealing glances at Rufus.

After a moment, there were only two of them left in the room.

"Do you have something to tell me?" Rufus asked smilingly as he walked towards her with his eyes fixed on her charming face.

lifted her head and her eyes met Rufus ever alluring eyes. Feeling her heart throbbed

simple worlds betrayed the abundance of her

showing concern for Rufus.

from Horace that Rufus's mother passed away several days ago. He was supposed to be in the hollows

you mean? You think I shouldn't fire those

his sleeves and pulled her

were running down her spine. Rufus misunderstood her. However, she was in no mood to explain herself. She quickly

going

door and hurried herself out before Rufus reached to her again. He stopped and looked

out of his sight. The friendly expression on his face turned

He is so handsome and so

bursted out. She was openly expressing her admiration for Rufus at Cassandra's office. Cassandra on the contrary just smiled and shook her

like Mr. Luo is really attractive! Did you see Lionel's poker face! I've never seen

chuckled excitedly, cradling her head in her hands and recalled

are you doing here? Don't tell that you are just here

at Stella then back to her

lots of time. Would you like to go out with us after work? We'll just eat and sing our hearts out. It would be fun. I'll introduce you to the handsome guys in my

girl. When she was not talking, she looked pretty and elegant. However, once she opened her mouth, and words kept popping out as if she couldn't control them, it

you for the invitation, but I have

married woman, not as free as

go home and pretend to be the meek and well-behaved daughter-in-law.

it, Cassandra couldn't help but

back. In case you

walked out in a hurry as she noticed the time on the

while raising her head. She was amused to see Stella running away. With a smile on her face,

about to continue with her work, a man came at the door and said politely,