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.

out, mom.

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

surprised at the sight of Cassandra by the window. He thought, 'What's this… Doesn't Manager Qin feel

"Victor, what's the matter?"

be something about Rufus. She assumed he wanted to

to see you in his office when you're available.

to see her. He never called,

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

replied, noticing that Victor was still standing

out of the window. It seemed that he had

was on the third floor of the Tang Group Building, from

as he saw Stella in front of the building gate. She

her hand again. It seemed

chasing after Stella. She is very annoyed but she can't get rid of him. I bet he must take advantage of the time

to the desk, picked up the phone and

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

phone, she was startled when she suddenly saw a black shadow from the corner of her eye. As

Why didn't I hear him close the door?' She asked herself.

no idea what had happened. Out of her instincts, she looked out

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

a minute ago, was

the man who was messing with Stella, shook his hands off her and then pulled

story about a knight in shining armor saving

a deep breath and closed the

saved by a hero. I guess I need one to save

no idea why she was trailed by

Most of the time, he would stand by

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

with me. I'll wait for you downstairs. I will take you for dinner after work,"

feeling gross by his touch even when

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

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

day that my heart aches every time I can't see you.

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 doing this?

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

Just let me know if you feel hard to breathe or you're having a headache. I would take you to the hospital. I know a physician with superb medical capability. I'm sure he would cure