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.

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

who came to meet Jenks with Cassandra, shook his hand while his handsome face

assured Director Tong. We will certainly attach importance to this project. We will

the back of

from your present bearing and ability. Keep it up! I believe that the Tang Group

know much about Rufus, he was beginning to like

him, no one could deny that Rufus was way far superior to Lionel in both vison and ability of work.

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

chatting with Cassandra under the wisteria blossoms flashed back

man... Was she referring to Rufus?

age, his eyes that had seen through everything in the world had never been fuzzy. Instead, his sight was growing clearer with each passing year. He just thought in

car, Cassandra felt a terrible sense of

the thought that her days of hard working had not been

turned his head, issuing an invitation towards Cassandra, "Why

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

to go?" Cassandra asked.

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

sniffed with disbelief.

not long since she came back to G City, but she knew perfectly well

win if you can find something that I haven't

was getting excited and his eyes were as bright as the twinkling

did find you a good place you haven't been before, how about you accompany me for one night,

turned red at his words.

way! You are such a rogue!" Cassandra

knew that Cassandra was a shy and aloof woman. He was surprised that she had taken his words the other way

you think we can do for one night?" 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

today I'm just in a good mood. Just let he be,"

car stopped. The next thing Cassandra knew was they were in front of Rufus's private

to prepare dinner in your house?" asked Cassandra.

She remembered that Rufus had mentioned to her once that he rarely lived in this villa. The housekeepers would only come to clean the house once a week. Cassandra assumed that he didn't bother hiring a chef to stay at the villa.

at him as his eyes were still beaming with joy. They were so alluring that she was afraid of being sucked into

On the table, aligned were tiny lighted candles, which

Cassandra's hand, pulling gently to the seat.

and I'll be back soon," Rufus said.

it disappeared in the dark. She felt uneasy being left

the hell is he doing?' she thought.

being murdered in

down her spine. Did Rufus really want to do something