A Graduation Gift

Women by nature were ambitious, but there were some that to a rough extent would take advantage of their good looks to attract men. At most, they would even trade their young and beautiful faces for good lives.

Different women, different choices, different lives. Cassandra didn't want to make a comment on this.

But for herself, she would never become that kind of ambitious woman.

"Ivy, I'm not rich, but I'm living a dignified life. You'd better save your tricks and think about how to establish yourself in the Tang family. Whatever will happen, I won't make a deal with you!"

Cassandra threw the words coldly and was eager to escape Ivy's presence. Then she walked back to her room and left everything behind.

Ivy's face was distorted because of anger. The way she clenched her teeth made her look less beautiful as before.

'Cassandra, you were brave enough to reject me. Go to hell!

Let me remind you that you're on fire at both ends now. Moreover, the plagiarist label on you hasn't been lifted off yet.' Ivy thought.

Cassandra, however, closed the door, her face being as pale as a ghost.

Then with her hands still on the doorknob, she slid down from the door to the floor, tucked up both of her legs and buried her head in them.

'Cassandra, you must be strong. You need to work things out yourself, ' she encouraged herself.

Her mind was racing as to what were the possible things she should do.

The deadline of the nursing home's design plan was looming and she began to work overtime—even up to early morning.

She hadn't been back to the Tang family for days. Whenever she felt tired, she just slept on the couch in her office with a thin cover to keep herself warm.

Moreover, the burden of the Qin family was all over her shoulder. It made her feel more exhausted than ever.

Even worse, Edith and Cloris kept on calling her from time to time, overflowing her already filled cup of pressure. Her mind seemed to explode about thinking on ways how to deal with her problems.

"Cassandra! Have you told your father-in-law about the penalty? The amount is just a drop in the bucket for him! What's the matter with you? Aren't you going to do something? Your father's trial is going to start next month!"

Edith said furiously over the phone. Her voice was full of impatience.

"Mom. I know. I will seek Horace's help when I get a chance,"

Cassandra lied to console Edith, knowing that if she said that Horace didn't want to be involved in the issue at all might break Edith down.

"Cassandra! We can't wait any longer! You're our only hope for your dad!"

Edith whimpered anxiously. Her persistence annoyed Cassandra very much.

this out, mom.

disconcerted when hanging up the phone. She opened the office windows and the cold wind blew

the window. He thought, 'What's this… Doesn't Manager Qin

"Victor, what's the matter?"

knew it would be something about Rufus. She assumed he wanted to see

available. He said he wanted to

to see her. He never called, and Cassandra had been used to it.

I'll be right there in a minute. I just finished the design draft and I need to recheck it now. I

Victor was still standing by

window. It seemed that he had

Tang Group

front of the building gate. She was messing with a strange

to shake that man's hand off her, but that he grabbed her hand again. It seemed that she was arguing with him about something and she

guess he's the man who has been chasing after Stella. She is very annoyed but she can't get rid of him. I bet he must take advantage of the time when Stella

the desk, picked up the

they needed her to come back to the office immediately because of a business emergency. Then Stella would escape from him because the security guard at

shadow from the corner of her eye. As she raised her head, she found that she was alone in her office. Victor was

did he go out? Why didn't I hear him close the door?' She asked

of her instincts, she looked out

for Stella to answer.

who was in her office half a minute ago, was outside the

with Stella,

story about a knight in shining armor saving a

hung up the phone, took a deep breath and

hero. I guess I need one to save me from all these. I wonder

Stella. She had no idea why she was trailed

or on her way home. Most of the time, he would stand by outside

in a rich family. But he was too silly and odd to be accepted

me. I'll wait for you downstairs. I will

man pleaded while gripping Stella's hands. She couldn't help feeling gross by his touch even when she had

time, I'll say it again! I will not

Oh! Gross! How could this man had the guts to call me by

that my heart aches every

that he couldn't live without her. Stella, on the other hand,

couldn't catch my fucking breath every time you talked! My head hurts! My mind is troubled! Can you stop

complaining. She was born a tough critic and put all the blame on him. She was having a hard time because of this

you're having a headache. I would take you to the hospital. I