A Graduation Gift

Chapter 51 You Are On The Losing Streak

Cassandra was not his first woman. Put it more frankly, she was only one in a countless list, including a random fling here and there or a one-night stand once in a while. It was hopeless to hang on to him.

Tonight, in the faint light and the dappled shade her stunning beauty still shined through. That captivated him. Like they did the first time when they met, he ached to get her laid again.

But upon her cold and heartless words, his heart convulsed in an instant.

To recover from her smothering words he took a deep breath, reflected for a moment, and told himself to ignore his hurt feelings.

With intense eyes, he watched her face, and sensed a distance between them. It was a deep, dark rift that separated their souls and emotions, even while she stood right in front of him. How awful!

"Sorry to say this, Cassandra, but you are doomed to lose!" he declared, without blinking.

Believing that the headstrong woman could never escape, he fixed his gaze on her, trying to read her mind. The insolence in his voice was unmistakable.

But Cassandra didn't mind him. She simply brushed him off with a mocking smile.

"Well, whether I will win or lose, it is not up to you," she said nonchalantly.

"At least by now, you have been on a losing streak, haven't you?"

Rufus retorted.

Intentionally, he wanted to get on her nerves.

Never had Lionel treated her with respect, Cassandra's love and respect for him had fizzled out along the line. Now, she didn't even give a damn. The only inspiration she had in this particular case were the interests of the Qins - her family.

"Whatever you think or do can't change anything. I've already made up my mind and I'm OK, without your advice!"

Cassandra stood her ground.

Frustrated by her stubbornness, Rufus heaved a sigh and thought for a moment before reaching out a hand to stroke her cheek.

"It is quite late, go to sleep!" he suggested.

to stay and it was only sensible for Cassandra to keep a watchful eye, if she was to

man I keep fantasizing over is my husband's elder stepbrother. That's my brother-in-law! Why invest my emotions in him when I know

set and it would not be wise to allow this man into her life. She began to fear for

back to her room in haste, trotting all the way.

she smiled at Cloris, who was fast asleep on the bed,

by three years, all along, they had looked more like twins. But now, gazing at her sister, Cassandra realized that three year gap had somewhat aged her. 'Is

dream, "Rufus..." The rest of

of the naive girls. As long as they have someone on their mind, they can't stop thinking about them even in their

was no need to trouble her mind over such petty issues, especially when

fingers. His dark brown

car. In her parents' presence, she didn't think it was right to upset them when she could as well put

sister Cloris, rode in the same car with Rufus, who cleverly hid his emotions behind a dark pair of sunglasses that gave him the detached look of an

Lionel kept stealing looks at her

times! Tonight, I won't let you make any excuses!' he cursed

on pleasing one girl, when I have the whole world at my

sneered in silence, cutting a spiteful

the door for Cloris on the other side. Like a perfect gentleman, he stood aside and kept one hand on the upper part of the door as

think she was a teenage girl in love. Even Lionel

who on earth wouldn't appreciate such beauty? Wasn't how it worked all the time? The girl with brains and great looks always

came out to greet them, Cloris fell into her open hands

Jill, you're stunning. You even look much younger!" For the day, Jill had chosen a purple nightingale occasion dress and jacket. She looked gorgeous in every sense of

That was before Cassandra went abroad, and when Cloris was

lady, whose warmth made Jill feel

greet Cassandra, whom she had caught a glimpse

sarcasm, she coaxed, "How sweet is Cloris! So much adorable than those who are

under the weather. "Hi mom. I've caught a

to stay as unflappable as possible, she lifted her heavy

a while? I've really missed her. I guess we have a

spoke, Lionel suddenly walked over and stood next to her. Feigning deep affection, he held on her left hand and interrupted, "You have been sleeping all the way, sweetie. Are

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