A Graduation Gift

Horace grew angrier when he saw the confused expression drawn on Lionel's face.

"Cassandra is not in a good shape, she's not feeling well. She must not be disturbed so that she can fully rest. So don't quarrel with her anymore! Do you understand?" asked Horace.

Lionel creased his eyebrows in confusion after hearing his father's demands.

He examined Cassandra closely, hoping to clear his confusions. Her face was a little pale, it could be that she had been having fevers frequently. Aside from that, she was perfectly fine. Maybe Cassandra had some disease they didn't know about.

Horace handed Lionel a medical record, the diagnostic proof of Cassandra's illness. Lionel examined and read the paper thoroughly. However, he was still confused.

"What is the meaning of these words?"

His eyes rolled around the room inquiringly. Finally, his eyes fell upon Jill. He was expecting that he would get an explanation from his mother.

Jill spoke with a crying voice. She explained everything to Lionel while sobbing.

After his mother's explanation was synced up, Lionel completely froze. His eyes were full of disbelief as he looked upon Cassandra's hopeless face.

He dreaded Cassandra, but couldn't help feeling sorry for her for having such condition. On the back of his brain, a ghastlier plan sufficed. 'So that means... the child inside Ivy's womb now would be the only grandchild of the Tang family?' he thought.

Lionel's pitiful heart towards Cassandra was replaced by joy after weighing the odds. He would be more troubled if he would carry out his original plan. Luckily for him, Cassandra got such kind of disease. It would be great for him as if the universe was working on his side. They only have to wait a few more months till Ivy would give birth to his baby. Then everything would be okay, everything would work according to his plan.

"That's okay, Cassandra. Just take a good rest. Anyways, we are still young, and it would be fine with me. We can have the baby after your disease is treated,"

Lionel pretended to comfort Cassandra, but deep inside his heart was an inexplicable joy. He rejoiced over Cassandra's misery.

Words of comfort from Lionel was all that Cassandra needed. She took the opportunity to make an innocent facial expression and said, "Sorry, Lionel...But don't worry. I... I'll take good care of myself."

Horace felt relieved and was happy to see that they were reassuring each other.

As the evening progressed, Cassandra went to rest in the guest room. Lionel did not force her to stay with him. It seemed that the crisis of baby-making had already passed.

The days after the news of Cassandra's disease, she went on with her usual routine and immersed herself in work.

Cassandra worked hard day and night. She was busy with all kinds of materials and design drawings. After all, this was the biggest project she had received since she entered the Tang Group. This was a big deal for her. And she was taking it seriously, leaving no stones unturned.

The design and the architectural layout were spearheaded by her. And she had never missed visiting the site every week to make sure that everything was aligned according to her plans.

It was a surprise for Jenks when he saw her design proposals. He was held in disbelief at the uniqueness and beauty of the drafts.

The architectural style was the post-modern style, which he liked a lot. Spaces were fully maximized and the exterior of the buildings was also striking.

The interior layout was functional and practical, which did not contradict the design of the exterior.

He did not expect that Cassandra could hand him such an excellent design draft in just such a short period of time. He was more than satisfied with Cassandra's ability, it had exceeded his expectations.

he would give the project to Tang Group and ordered the contract to be drafted immediately.

came to meet Jenks with Cassandra, shook his hand while his handsome face beaming with sincerity, and appreciated him for signing the

rest assured Director Tong. We will certainly attach importance to this project. We will not

and clapped on the back of Rufu's

ability. Keep it up! I believe that the Tang Group will be better in the future under your lead,"

he was very familiar with Lionel and did not know much about Rufus, he was beginning to like the difference he

one could deny that Rufus was way far superior to Lionel in

Rufus. Her eyes were tightly locked in Rufus. The smile on her face was gentle and quiet. The sight suddenly reminded him of something.

was chatting with Cassandra under the wisteria

the freedom...and the man... Was

was growing clearer with each passing year. He just thought in his heart that there was something between these two people who were standing in front

Cassandra felt a terrible sense of

at the thought that her

issuing an invitation towards Cassandra, "Why don't we go somewhere

as he looked at Cassandra. She, however, felt uncertain about what he was planning

want to go?"

focus on the road as he drove slowly. He thought for a while and said, "I'm taking you to

sniffed with disbelief.

It was not long since she came back to G City, but she knew perfectly well where to go

you can find something that

his eyes were

good place you haven't been

face turned red at his words. She wasn't expecting

are such a rogue!" Cassandra scolded.

smile was evil. He knew that Cassandra was a shy and aloof woman. He was surprised that she had taken his words

we can do for one

beat Rufus with the documents in her hand. He was acting odd tonight, different from the cold man that he was on usual days. How could he tease her like that? But... She was surprised why she was not even

Just let he be," Cassandra thought in her heart.

thing Cassandra knew was

chef to prepare dinner

once that he rarely lived in this villa. The housekeepers would only come to

eyes were still beaming with joy. They were so alluring that

there were no lights in the hall. On the table, aligned were tiny lighted candles, which looked particularly

hand, pulling gently to

be back soon,"

as it disappeared in

he doing?' she thought.

mind, she imagined many bloody cases of being murdered in the dark like in the

the cold shivers from running down her spine. Did Rufus really want to do something to