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.

move. Their rivalry was was here to stay and it was only sensible for Cassandra to keep a watchful eye, if she was to

fantasizing over is my husband's elder stepbrother. That's my

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

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

who was fast asleep on the bed, like a delicate and

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

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

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

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

lit a cigarette. The red glow flickered between his fingers. His dark brown eyes

in the same car. In her parents' presence, she didn't think it was right to upset them when she could as

cleverly hid his emotions behind a dark pair of sunglasses

at her every now and then. Something cruel gripped his mind

won't let you make any excuses!' he

my time on pleasing one girl, when I have

sneered in silence, cutting a spiteful look.

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

face lit with a sweet ear to ear smile, you'd think she was a teenage girl in love. Even Lionel couldn't help

on earth wouldn't appreciate such beauty? Wasn't how it worked all the time? The girl with brains and great looks

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

you're stunning. You even look much younger!" For the day, Jill had chosen a purple nightingale occasion dress and jacket.

was before Cassandra went abroad, and when Cloris was

into a beautiful, graceful lady,

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

"How sweet is Cloris! So much adorable than those who

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

as unflappable as possible, she lifted her heavy eyelids,

really missed her. I guess we have a lot to catch up on,"

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

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