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 to keep a watchful eye, if she was to survive in

'Am I such a fool? The man I keep fantasizing over is my husband's elder stepbrother. That's my brother-in-law!

her marriage to Lionel was just a trade-off. Her life had been set and it would not be wise to allow this man into her life. She began to fear for her family, and

room in haste, trotting all the way. By

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

not 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

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

girls. As long as they have someone on their

such petty issues, especially when it concerned her sister. Soon,

lit a cigarette. The red glow flickered between his fingers. His dark brown eyes looked all the more obscure

presence, she didn't think it was right to

Cloris, rode in the same car with Rufus, who cleverly hid his emotions behind a dark pair of

Lionel kept stealing looks at her every now and

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

time on pleasing one girl, when I have the

silence, cutting a spiteful

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

you'd think she was

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

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

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

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

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

Cassandra, whom she had caught a glimpse of while she was

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

weather. "Hi mom. I've caught a cold," she explained.

possible, she lifted her

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

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

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