A Graduation Gift

Moonlight poured through the windows of the ward, shrouding Cassandra in an unabating silver glow. Her eyes were shut tight as she drifted into dreams.

Rufus's lips couldn't help but curve up in a soft smile as he looked down at her. She looked peaceful. The only time Cassandra was not on her guard was when she was sleeping.

It was actually quite interesting to tease her on purpose. It amused him to see her ears go red and her mouth twist into a scowl when he provoked her shamelessly.

But watching her while she slept was fascinating too. He felt himself being drawn to her serene face.

It would undoubtedly be even more comforting to hold her in his arms as sleep took over both of them.

Looking back, Rufus was not sure when it all started. When did spending time with her become his favorite past-time?

When dawn came, he took his leave. Cassandra was still in deep sleep, a result of the drugs injecting through her IV drip.

Before stepping out, he bent down and kissed her on the forehead. His gaze held bottomless depths of sincere affection.

Cassandra woke up soon after Rufus left.

She realized that she had dreamed of him again.

At first, she had been sucked into a recurring nightmare. She remembered feeling like she was drowning and unable to come to the surface while her lungs burned from the lack of air. Someone had finally pulled her up and relieved her of the torment.

That someone had been Rufus.

She shook her head in an attempt to forget the dream.

'Cassandra, what the hell? You promised yourself you would never think of him again. How could you dream about him? What's wrong with you?'

she said to herself with frustration and shame, then tossed right back into bed.

Nevertheless, she couldn't help thinking of his beautiful eyebrows, his deep-set eyes, his straight nose which gave on to his captivating lips...

She groaned out loud, 'Why couldn't I just get him out of my mind?

The last three days, Cloris had been keeping Cassandra company. That way, she also made sure she met Rufus at least once a day.

She found it strange that he was in her sister's room every single time she arrived. He was always reading out Tang documents or case projects though, so she turned a blind eye.

"Rufus, my sister hasn't healed completely yet. She shouldn't be working so soon. What's the hurry?"

too much but was just curious about his work ethics.

the Design Department. People take notice of your every action and decision. If she doesn't work hard enough and people get to know that she is Horace Tang's daughter-in-law, it could lead

but she was glad for his company. His

out her shortcomings, informed her what

really so urgent, Rufus could have sent someone from the Design Department to bring these to

because he just wants to find an

but then she figured that it was just a figment

gentle way with which he spoke to Cloris, his tone

capable of resisting his extraordinary magnetism and attention. When he talked to someone, he made them feel special. Besides, Cloris was so naive and inexperienced.

to him, her gaze turned glassy, as if she was bewitched by

for everyone. So she tried her best to help, even though the idea left

company. You know she is majoring in Administrative Management. Why not let her be Leo's assistant?"

Leo's assistant would mean that Cloris will

behind Rufus, beamed at her sister's suggestion. She blew her

at Cassandra calculatingly, trying to determine what she was

his gaze to the document

does a great job. Cloris can learn a lot from him,"

but it never made her as shy as it did coming

and the roll of his tongue when he

cheeks was a telltale sign

you so much! I promise... I promise I will do my best to learn from Leo! I won't disappoint you!" Cloris

like she was intoxicated

a breath of

sensed the emotion hidden behind it.

sound like she was glad to finally be

Cloris liked him, but the only reason he was nice to her was that she

had other plans for her.

got into Tang Group through the backdoor. Just because she had a superior position at the company didn't mean that she could relax. It was imperative that she make extra efforts to win the

Unlike him, however, Cassandra was a newbie. She

Cassandra's assistant in the future so she

sisters. Cloris would be more dedicated to her than a random stranger, and Cassandra

Cassandra and help her the best he could. Help her in gaining

on others. He understood that about her. He wanted to

few days Cassandra was admitted in the hospital, her