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.

rivalry was was here to stay and it was only sensible

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

no doubt, her marriage to Lionel was just a trade-off. Her life had been set and it would not

some danger, Cassandra went back to her room in haste, trotting all the way. By the time she got to the room, her

was fast asleep on the bed,

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 aged her. 'Is it because I'm stressed

her dream, "Rufus..."

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

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

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

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

emotions behind a dark pair of sunglasses that gave him the detached look of

at her

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

should I waste my time on pleasing one girl, when I have the whole world

silence, cutting a spiteful look.

other side. Like a perfect gentleman, he

was a teenage girl in love. Even Lionel couldn't help but notice her elation and hot looks.

time? The girl with brains and great looks always got all the attention, fame and accolades.

fell into her

the day, Jill had chosen a

more than four years since Jill and Cloris had met. That was before Cassandra went abroad, and when

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

around to greet Cassandra, whom she had caught a glimpse of while she

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

under the weather. "Hi mom.

as possible, she lifted her heavy eyelids,

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

suddenly walked over and stood next to her. Feigning deep affection, he held on her left hand

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