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.

to inform that she was coming home with Lionel. Horace answered and breathed a sigh of relief over

She took over the phone and said, "Cassandra, I reported today to the Tang

turns out that employees in the company don't know about your

with a reassuring wave of her hand even

listening. She was nearing a breakdown. She wondered why Lionel was torturing her

went down her spine when she thought of what happened between her and Rufus in Rome. Although she tried her best to forget, she had slept with

as the car

their leaves

chilly wind blew up, making her shiver.

Cassandra's hand as they got out of the car. She tried to pull out, but he only gripped her

still. Otherwise, I'm not sure what's gonna happen tonight. You'll feel more

like a sultry joke between a young couple.

do you want from

anger. She was visibly hating him

remained silent. He just grabbed

Servants were bringing dishes to the table. The long dining table, covered in bright red cloth was topped with dishes

undisturbed at one place, though. Rufus was standing near a window next to the staircase.

Rufus' mind when he saw what was happening between Lionel and Cassandra. She blushed when Lionel

Lionel's words when he saw Cassandra's face.

make a woman blush

the Tang family. Everything was going according to his plans until Cassandra made her appearance. She upsetted his plans

everyone in the company, including

the family. A woman who had married Lionel in a marriage of convenience.

of esteem they once

at all

on her resume was from her

and childish, very different from how she looked

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

ordinary and vulnerable. But when he really got to know Cassandra, he found out that she was a strong woman

information from the investigation he got previously in Rome had been

Rufus. The woman he loved

about her work. Sometimes, she would cry in front of him and run away from him. Rufus fell in love with her anyway but he didn't

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

the wine

room was startled. The carpet was a mess

kit, but Lionel grabbed her hand and stopped