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.

and it was only sensible for Cassandra to keep a watchful eye,

keep fantasizing over is my husband's elder stepbrother. That's my brother-in-law! Why invest my emotions in him

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

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

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

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

in her dream, "Rufus..." The rest of

As long as they have someone on their mind, they can't stop thinking about them even in their dreams,

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

between his fingers. His dark brown eyes looked

the Tangs family residence, Cassandra and Lionel rode in the same car. In her parents' presence, she didn't think it was right to upset them when she could as well put on

with Rufus, who cleverly hid his emotions behind a dark pair

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

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

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

cutting a

the Tang family's lavish 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

she was a

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

Jill came out to greet them, Cloris fell into her

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

That was before

had grown into a beautiful, graceful lady, whose warmth

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

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

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 faint

keep me company for a while? I've really missed her. I guess we have a

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

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