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.

it was only sensible for Cassandra to

thought to herself, 'Am I such a fool? The man I keep fantasizing over is my husband's elder stepbrother. That's my brother-in-law! Why invest my emotions in

to Lionel was just a trade-off. Her life had been set and it would not be wise to allow this man into

to her room in haste, trotting all the way. By the time she

to the bed, she smiled at Cloris, who was fast asleep on the bed, like a delicate and

delicate, adorable sister on whom she dotted, Cassandra tiptoed around to her side of the bed and quietly climbed into her quilt. Although Cloris was younger by three years, all along, they had looked more like

Cloris was mumbling something in her dream, "Rufus..."

their mind, they can't stop

issues, especially when it concerned her sister. Soon, she drifted into sleep.

His dark brown eyes looked all the more obscure behind the fumes of

parents' presence, she didn't

his emotions behind a dark pair of sunglasses that gave him

Lionel kept stealing looks at her every now and

dodge me at all times! Tonight, I won't let you make

waste my time on pleasing one girl, when

in silence, cutting a

walked around to open the door for Cloris on the other side. Like a

think she was a teenage girl in love. Even Lionel couldn't help but notice her elation

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

them, Cloris fell into her open hands

had chosen a purple nightingale occasion dress and jacket. She looked gorgeous in

was before Cassandra went abroad,

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

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

is Cloris! So much adorable than those who are ignorant and say one thing

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

to stay as unflappable as possible, she lifted

Cloris stay here to keep me company for a while? I've really missed her. I guess we have a lot to catch up on,"

over and stood next to her. Feigning deep affection, he held on her left hand and interrupted, "You

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