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.

called the house to inform that she was coming home with Lionel. Horace answered and breathed a sigh

speak with Cassandra in her excitement. She took over the phone and said, "Cassandra, I reported today to the Tang Group. Leo showed

to a whisper, "It turns out that employees in the company don't know about

a reassuring wave of her hand even her sister couldn't

breakdown. She wondered

chill 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 Rufus on the cruise after the graduation.

was lost in her fears as the car arrived at the Tang family mansion.

arrived. The trees had shed their leaves and turned

wind blew up,

they got out of the car. She tried to pull out, but

Otherwise, I'm not sure what's gonna

Lionel's argument seemed like a sultry joke

you

was red with anger. She was visibly hating him and her

just grabbed Cassandra's hand and kept

as usual. Servants 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 the chandelier lights.

though. Rufus was standing near a window

happening between Lionel and Cassandra. She blushed when Lionel whispered in her ears.

when he saw

lover's prattle could make a

the Tang family. Everything was going according to his

the resumes of everyone in the company, including Cassandra's.

the plainest member in the family. A woman who

the place of esteem they once had. They kept going downhill. They were neither a help nor a threat to

women didn't catch Rufus' attention at all initially. He

on her resume was from her high

innocent and childish, very different from how she

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

ordinary and vulnerable. But when he really got to know

the information from the investigation he got previously in

he loved turned out to be Lionel's puppet wife.

in front of him and run away from him. Rufus fell in love with her anyway but he

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

his grip on the wine

the room was startled. The carpet was a mess with red patches of wine and shards of glass.

rushed to take the medical kit, but Lionel