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.

would be his next move. Their rivalry was was here to stay and it was only sensible for Cassandra

is my husband's elder stepbrother. That's my brother-in-law! Why

and it would not be wise to allow this man into her life. She

all the way. By the time she got to the room,

Cloris, who was fast asleep on the bed, like

and quietly climbed into her quilt. Although Cloris was younger 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

meantime, Cloris was mumbling something in her dream, "Rufus..." The rest of her sentence was unintelligible.

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

such petty issues, especially

lit a cigarette. The red glow flickered between his fingers. His dark brown

Lionel rode in the same car. In her parents' presence, she didn't think it was right to upset them when she

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

kept stealing looks at her every now and then. Something cruel gripped his mind

cannot dodge me at all times! Tonight, I won't let you make any excuses!' he cursed

on pleasing one girl, when I have the whole

silence, cutting a spiteful look.

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

gesture, Cloris's face lit with a sweet ear to ear smile, you'd think she was a teenage girl in love. Even Lionel couldn't help but notice her elation

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

them, Cloris fell into her open hands with a warm embrace

Jill, you're stunning. You even look much younger!" For the day, Jill had chosen a purple

since Jill and Cloris had met. That was before Cassandra went abroad,

she had grown into a beautiful, graceful lady, whose warmth made Jill feel much pleasant.

a little of small talk, Jill turned around to greet Cassandra, whom she had caught a glimpse of while she was still engrossed with

a touch of sarcasm, she coaxed, "How sweet is Cloris! So much adorable than

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

best to stay as unflappable as possible, she lifted her heavy eyelids, and gave Jill

a while? I've really missed her. I guess we have a lot to catch up on,"

to her. Feigning deep affection, he held on her left hand and interrupted, "You have been sleeping all the way, sweetie. Are you feeling

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