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.

figure this out, mom. Don't

when hanging up the phone. She opened the office windows and the cold wind blew on her pale face. The chill made her shivered but helped her feel more

surprised at the sight of Cassandra by the window. He thought, 'What's

"Victor, what's the matter?"

asked. She knew it would be something about Rufus.

see you in his office when you're available. He said he wanted to talk to

time he wanted to see her. He never called, and Cassandra had

be right there in a minute. I just finished the design draft and I need

was still standing by

looking out of the window. It seemed that

the third floor of the Tang Group Building, from there everything outside

eyes narrowed as he saw Stella in front of the building gate. She was messing with a strange

but that he grabbed her hand again. It seemed that

very annoyed but she can't get rid of him. I bet he must take advantage of the

up the phone and dialed

She would call to say they needed her to come back to the office immediately because of a business emergency. Then

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

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

instincts, she looked out of the window. Shivers crept down her spine as the cold wind

the phone on her ear and waiting for Stella to answer. She scanned

office half a minute ago,

a word, he rushed to the man who was messing with Stella, shook his hands off

in shining armor

took a

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

for Stella. She had no idea

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

born in a rich family. But

me. I'll wait for you downstairs.

Stella's hands. She couldn't help feeling gross by his touch even when she had thick clothes

talking about? For the last time, I'll say it again! I will

the

you so much every day that my heart aches every time I can't see you. I will die of heartbreak if you don't say yes to

His face resembled a bitter gourd. He was serious when he said that he couldn't

mawkish guff? Do you know? I couldn't catch my fucking breath every time you talked! My head hurts! My mind is troubled! Can you

was now complaining. She was born a tough critic and put all the blame on him.

a headache. I would take you to the hospital. I know a physician with superb medical capability. I'm sure he