The heavy cloud cast a gloomy shadow on the ground. The wind started blowing in the cold weather. A few crows could be heard crying in sorrow. It seemed like they were cursing the freezing winter.
Cassandra had just walked out from the office. In the corridor, the wind squeezed its way through the window.
This was an old building which was going to become obsolete soon. People had been moving out hence only a few rooms were occupied.
Not far from where she was, there stood a new building. It was constructed by Vernon's own company.
This thought sounded hilarious to her. Her father sent himself to the detention house that was built by himself. The idea of him living caged in something built with his own money was ironical.
Last night, she didn't manage to get a good sleep. And today early in the morning, she had to play smart with the foxy officials. This indeed drained all the energy out of her.
Feeling a bit dizzy, she headed to the washroom at the end of the corridor. Quickly, she scooped some water and splashed it on her face. Deep down she hoped this would relax her mind.
The piercing coldness was indeed effective. Raising her head, she squinted her eyes and tried to see herself in the rusting mirror. In a low voice, she said to herself, "You can do it."
The old washroom wasn't equipped with light. In the dimness, Cassandra felt frightened.
Walking briskly out, she wanted to reach the place where sunlight could touch her face. All of a sudden, she was pulled back by a strong pair of hands.
The strong hands pulled her into the darkness, away from sunlight. Under his control, she found it hard to move.
As she was about to shout for help, his hand pressed against her lips. With her mouth covered, her scream turned into broken whimper.
The fear for darkness and the pain from the grip made her eyes wide open. Yet the dimness made it hard for her to recognize the attacker's face.
So far, she only knew that the man was tall and strong. She felt him breathing fast. Without any mercy, he pressed Cassandra against the ice-old cement wall.
The corridor was invaded by yet another gust of wind which messed up her tidy hair. Though her vision was a bit clouded by her hair, she knew the man was drawing closer to her as he felt his rapid breath against her face.
"Why are you always with Rufus?" the man asked with fury.
Gnashing his teeth to squeeze while he spat these words out, Lionel looked like a demon to her.
Cassandra's heart sank into a state of hopelessness.
She instantly deduced where his fury came from. It was certain that Lionel must have heard that Rufus had accompanied her. His self-esteem must have been shattered. And now he decided to explode his intense emotions on her.
was aware she couldn't match up with his strength. 'I am doomed!' she
shake his hand off her face. But he was strong beyond her imagination
to the darkness and the distinct features
see his eyes ablaze with wrath
wife! No one else is allowed to touch you! Do you get it?" the man
he used his strength to the fullest which caused Cassandra's eyes to well
resorted to biting. As soon as she opened her mouth, her intention was noticed by Lionel. He instantly released his
was burning with acute pain. 'He is acting like a lunatic today. How could he be so brutal!' Cassandra thought,
caused him to act like an animal. When he noticed that Cassandra and Rufus were both not at home, he suspected that they
dawn, and realized she wasn't there—the figure he had been expecting to see didn't appear in his sight.
about Cassandra from her family, he found his way to this place. When he saw Rufus's car in the carpark, he was so enraged that the blood
Cassandra in the worn-out building.
you? I am
was exhausted thinking about her father's matter. It had drained her both physically and mentally. As if to make
her head up so that she
excuse, I will make sure you have no more excuse in the
to seal Cassandra's lips, which were already swelling with pain. As his face came closer, Cassandra's eyes widened
Lionel was thrown away and fell to
blink of an eye. Just a few seconds ago, Cassandra was still trying to break free from his
the ground with blood seeping from the corner
with the back of his hand and gazed at the man
head raised up. He stepped forward to shield Cassandra
would oppress her, then Rufus would be the
it blew the snow into the corridor. The chill sent goosebumps onto
looked at Rufus and then pointed an accusatory finger at Cassandra. He let out
Finally you admit that you are having an affair with her. You two have been in a relationship for a long time. Am I right?" he spat
was filled with disappointment and his voice had
his brother and that seemed like the most
mouth or else you
focus back to Cassandra. Now Rufus's devilish expression turned into tenderness. In his softest voice, he said, "Let's go. I
was ready to leave the place
today, don't ever expect Tang family to support you. Don't expect
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