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.

hanging up the phone. She opened the office windows and the cold wind blew on her pale face. The chill made

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

"Victor, what's the matter?"

about Rufus. She assumed

his office when you're available. He said

to see her. He never

design draft and I need to recheck it now. I will show it

Victor was still standing

the window. It seemed

Design Department was on the third floor of the Tang Group Building, from there

front of the building

but that he grabbed her hand again. It seemed that she was arguing

chasing after Stella. She is very annoyed but she can't get rid of him. I bet

the desk, picked up the

had used this trick with Stella before. She would call to say 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 the gate would not allow him

she suddenly saw a black shadow from the corner of her eye. As she raised her head, she found that she was alone in her office. Victor was nowhere to be found.

here just now? When did he go out? Why

of her instincts, she looked out of

answer. She scanned the vicinity and froze at what

in her office half a minute

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

knight in shining armor saving a damsel

phone, took a deep breath and closed

so I don't need to worry about Stella since she has been saved by a hero. I guess I need one to save me from all

had no idea why she was trailed by this

used to show up on her way to work or on her way home. Most of the time, he would stand by outside the office building with a bunch of roses in his

family. But he was too silly and odd to

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

couldn't help feeling gross

you talking about? For the last time, I'll say

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

every time I can't see you. I will die of heartbreak if you don't

He was serious when he said that he couldn't live without her. Stella, on the

talking 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 stop doing

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

let me know if you feel hard to breathe or you're having a headache. I would take you to the hospital. I know