A Graduation Gift

Chapter 97 An Unpeaceful Winter

All of a sudden, Cassandra became the backbone of the whole family. She stayed calm as much as she could. Edith and Cloris finally managed to calm themselves down. They listened to Cassandra and went to the bathroom to wash up before going to bed.

When Edith and Cloris left the living room, and she was left alone, Cassandra felt that she had been drained with all her strength. She lost her balance and fell down on the floor with a loud thud.

Cassandra was bothered however, why the heating machine inside the mansion wasn't turned on. Strangely, all the servants were gone too, the tables and the pieces of furniture were covered with dust. It seemed that it hadn't been cleaned for a long time.

Just half a year ago, the Qin family was very wealthy and decent. How come the luxurious mansion turned into such a shabby, deserted house overnight?

Although their business wasn't doing great, at least they were still earning profits. They didn't need to be this wretched.

Cassandra walked out of the house while holding her throbbing head. She found Rufus beside his parked car by the gates. He had been waiting for her, still.

As he saw her coming, Rufus lit a cigar and puffed a heave of smoke from it. He was smoking heavily and there were butts everywhere.

Cassandra thought Rufus had left after what seemed like eternity dealing with her mother and cleaning up the mansion. She didn't expect him to wait for her.

She walked towards him very quietly. He was looking at the sky so she lifted up her head too. The sky was filled with stars tonight and the moon cast a shy glow that illuminated the ether.

"It's late now. Why don't you just come inside and stay for the night? Our guest room is comfortable enough. You can leave the next morning."

Thinking about how Rufus drove several hours to bring her back, Cassandra felt grateful and moved.

"Thank you, but I'm fine. I'll be staying in my car."

To Cassandra's surprise, Rufus rejected her.

"Although the heating machine is out, I can give you an electric blanket. You won't feel cold."

Cassandra thought Rufus was afraid of being cold since the heating machine didn't work.

Cigarette smokes rose up in the air as Rufus put out his cigar. His face went serious after hearing Cassandra's words.

'Afraid of feeling cold?' he thought. Of all the things to consider, he wasn't bothered by the thought of a slight chill. Rufus was not afraid of the cold at all.

He wasn't a spoiled son from a rich family who hadn't been through any difficulties. Rufus used to sleep on bare concrete floors and all he got was a thin mat. The mat, however, didn't help him stay warm during those cold nights.

Even though he was very tired and sleepy, all he could do was take some naps. He couldn't sleep well because he kept on shivering.

When he was a child, he was surrounded by a bunch of servants. He got the best meals, the best clothes, and the best education. Besides, there awaited

for Rufus, it was

spent there were so painful that he could never forget that experience for the rest of his life.

had in his life. The difficulties he had overcome was much more than those of Lionel. If he were on his place, Lionel could never have endured what Rufus had gone

cold. He had gone through that and been used to

back inside? It's cold outside. I'll drive you to the

opened the car door, got into the car

heaved a sigh and her breath could be seen in the cold air. She opened the car and sat on the passenger seat.

his face to stare at Cassandra. His

to look intensely at Rufus'

gratitude. Rufus just smiled. He stretched out his hand and touched Cassandra's hair. He was saddened to see her

as long as

felt warm again. Everything seemed to be fine when she was with Rufus as if everything would fall into its places with just one snap of his fingers. She felt safe and secured whenever he

would be okay," she

detention center to look for Vernon. He had been there for just one night, but he looked much withered. He seemed to

for the whole night, that was why he looked so exhausted. She felt sorry

excitement in his eyes. But seconds later, he became calm.

Cloris, his

a lot of officials around them. Cassandra dared not to ask her father what happened. All she could do was to cheer him up. She comforted him by promising that she would try her best

truth was that she had no idea about what to do or whether she had the ability to help her father. But what else could she do? She couldn't make

bad or even illegal and

that he could win the project, Vernon bribed the official who was in charge of the bid.

the company was cutting short the budget, compromising the quality of the project. Yesterday, there were lots of news online with endless reposted tweets. Thus, police officers of the North District in G City started

see. Vernon couldn't deny it. The best out of the worst was that the project hadn't been finished and it hadn't caused any damage so far. Therefore, there was still a chance

post which reported Vernon was anonymous, so it was hard for Cassandra to find

someone.

call Horace. Horace sounded

case about your father's situation. You can go to his office later and listen to his opinion. Call me

do that. Thank

for all

problem. We're family. Go and

raised his eyebrows and asked

was lying in bed, enjoying

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