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

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 well

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

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

who was fast asleep on the

to disrupt her 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 twins. But now, gazing at her sister, Cassandra realized that three year gap had somewhat

something in her dream, "Rufus..."

are the 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 sigh

trouble her mind over such petty issues, especially

the man lit a cigarette. The red glow flickered between his fingers. His dark brown eyes looked all the more obscure behind the fumes of smoke that curling

she didn't think it was right

same car with Rufus, who cleverly hid his emotions behind a dark pair of sunglasses

the way, while Lionel kept stealing looks at her every now and then. Something cruel

cannot dodge me at all times! Tonight, I won't

girl, when I have the whole

silence, cutting a

residence, Rufus got out of the car first and walked around to open 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 if blocking the

smile, you'd think she was a teenage girl in love.

appreciate such beauty? Wasn't how it worked all the time? The

Cloris fell into her open hands with a warm embrace as they exchanged greetings.

even look much younger!" For the day, Jill had chosen a purple nightingale occasion dress and jacket. She looked gorgeous

That was before Cassandra went abroad, and when Cloris was still a little,

lady, whose warmth made Jill feel much

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

she coaxed, "How sweet is Cloris! So much adorable than those who are ignorant and say one thing

Cassandra excused herself, pretending to be under the weather. "Hi mom. I've caught a

her best to stay as unflappable as possible, she lifted

while? I've really missed her. I guess

he held on her

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