A Graduation Gift

Lionel put his arms around Cassandra tightly all of a sudden. Her first instinct was to push him away.

But Lionel had already thought of it. He pulled her closer to himself, making escape impossible.

Rufus marked this in his deep eyes.

Victor had reported to Rufus that Lionel and Ivy seemed to be planning something in the past few days. They were having serious talks for hours. Rufus had no idea what the plan was so all he could do was to wait and figure it out.

Cassandra was his woman. No one could change that. Yes, Lionel was her husband and so what?

"There is no need to display affection in public,"

Rufus mocked Lionel, with a look of disdain.

Just one hour ago, Lionel was kissing Ivy. Now, he was hugging Cassandra.

Rufus knew that Lionel was just using these women. He didn't take his relationship with Cassandra seriously. But he still felt jealous when he saw Lionel hugging Cassandra.

Cassandra was very embarrassed by Lionel's hug. She hated Lionel's touch. Lionel was not comforting or reassuring as Rufus.

Suddenly, Lionel lowered his head and kissed Cassandra's face. Cassandra got goosebumps.

"Honey, let's go now. Father and mother are waiting for us at home. And I have good news to announce when we're back home!"

'Good news?' Cassandra worried. If the news was good to Lionel, it probably would not be good for her.

Lionel dragged her to the car as she screamed.

"What is this dirty game?"

Lionel smirked, as if he had conquered Cassandra.

True, he didn't like Cassandra. But he didn't want Rufus to get the love of his life. His original plan was to divorce Cassandra and kick her out of the family. Now he had a change in mind.

Rufus loved Cassandra. Instead of divorcing her, Lionel decided to torture her and make her life hell.

"Be patient, sweetie. You'll know when we get home!"

Lionel said with an evil laugh.

was coming home with Lionel. Horace answered

her excitement. She took over the phone and said, "Cassandra,

that employees in the company don't know about your true relationship with Lionel. You can rest assured. I will help you keep it a

her hand even her sister couldn't see.

a breakdown. She wondered why

between her and Rufus in Rome. Although she tried her best to forget, she had slept with Rufus on the cruise after the graduation. If Lionel persisted, he could find out about it.

in her fears as the car arrived at the Tang

trees had shed their leaves

wind blew up, making her shiver.

kept holding Cassandra's hand as they got out of the car. She tried to pull out, but

sure what's gonna happen

and Lionel's argument seemed like a

do you want from

was visibly hating him and her displeasure

remained silent. He just grabbed

were bringing dishes to the table. The long dining table, covered in bright red cloth was topped with dishes of delicacies. Luxury was everywhere under

at one place, though. Rufus was

happening

guess Lionel's words when he

prattle could make a woman blush

full of confidence when he returned to destroy the Tang family. Everything was going according to his plans until Cassandra made her appearance. She upsetted his

of everyone in the company, including Cassandra's.

was supposedly the plainest member in the family. A woman who had

she married to the Tang family, her own family could not recover and gain the place of esteem they once had. They kept going downhill. They were neither a

Rufus' attention at all initially. He wouldn't take such

was from

and childish, very different from how she looked now.

about Cassandra at that time was very different with the Cassandra he

then, Rufus was told that Cassandra was introverted, ordinary and vulnerable. But when he really got to know Cassandra, he found out that she was a strong woman of extraordinary achievement.

he got previously in Rome had been proved

fooled Rufus. The woman he loved turned out

work. Sometimes, she would cry in front of him and run away from

to do in his plan. Every time he made a decision, he had to think hard. He had not just himself, but Cassandra to

wine glass. It crushed into

was a mess with red patches of wine

rushed to take the medical kit, but Lionel