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. Don't

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

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

"Victor, what's the matter?"

about Rufus. She assumed he wanted to see her.

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

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

minute. I just finished the design draft and I need to recheck it now. I will show it to him

replied, noticing that Victor was still standing by the door.

window. It seemed that he had found something there.

floor of the Tang Group Building, from

he saw Stella in front of the building gate. She

her hand again. It seemed that she was

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

desk, picked up the phone and dialed Stella's

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

shadow from the corner of her eye. As she raised her head, she found that

he go out? Why didn't

she looked out of the window. Shivers crept

waiting for Stella to answer. She scanned the vicinity and froze at what

was in her office half a minute ago, was outside

was messing with

in shining armor

up the phone, took a deep breath and

a hero. I guess I need one to save me

a lucky day for Stella. She had no

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

a rich family.

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

Stella's hands. She couldn't help feeling gross by his

I'll say it again! I will

Gross! How could this man had the

my heart aches every time I

face resembled a bitter gourd. He was serious when he said that he couldn't live without her. Stella, on the other hand, being

breath every time you talked! My head

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

headache. I would take you to the hospital. I know a