A Graduation Gift

As she entered Rufus's office with her completed design, Cassandra found him sitting on the sofa, swirling a glass of wine. He seemed lost in thought.

"Mr. Luo, this is my design of the nursing home. Please check it before I submit to our partner,"

she said as she put her work on Rufus's desk and waited for his reply.

Rufus took a sip of wine and closed his eyes, enjoying its flavor and sensation as he swallowed it down his throat.

"How is your father doing?"

asked Rufus instead of acknowledging Cassandra's request. One of his subordinates managed to locate the IP address of the poster. It was in New York. He already sent someone to look into it.

Cassandra's thoughts on the matter interested him.

"My father… He should be punished by what he has done, but I don't think his company should go bankrupt. I am determined to do my best to save it," she replied.

In reality, Cassandra had no idea how to help her father's company. Still, she was not about to show weakness in front of Rufus. She did not need anyone's sympathy, especially his.

Rufus stifled a sigh. He knew everything about Cassandra and her situation. The only way to save her father's company was by paying a fine. It would be impossible for her to come up with such a vast amount of money.

Rufus stood up and gave her an envelope.

"Open it," he said.

Cassandra hesitated. A part of her did not want to take it.

"What are you thinking about? Just take it,"

urged Rufus as he pushed the envelope closer to her.

"No, Mr. Luo, I can't accept your money!"

Cassandra stepped back stubbornly.

She knew that raising the money would be difficult, but she was determined to try.

She would not let the Qin Group go bankrupt. She would sell their villa and rent an apartment for her family if she had to.

Since the villa was bought many years ago, it had already increased in value. It would sell for a good price. Cassandra also had some friends back in Rome who were willing to lend her money. Another option was to apply for a loan.

The last thing she wanted to do was to borrow or accept money from the Tang family. This included Rufus. It would be a huge blow to her ego.

across Rufus's lips when Cassandra

refuse his financial help, so he made sure that

money, but it is something that will help you. Open it,"

her gently.

for a while, Cassandra took

Cassandra's face lit up

entry notice from the International Architectural Design Competition. Held every five years, it was a stage coveted by designers all

but she completely forgot about its occurrence this year due to the many things

previous works. They liked your designs and hoped

did not let his emotions show on his

its prize pool is quite large. Winning would definitely give you a huge amount of money," he

found that the competition was to open in five days. A part of her felt

too sudden. I didn't prepare anything for it. I might be eliminated

the

on the spot and very few people can guess what it is as early as

reassured Cassandra again. It seemed that he knew more about the competition than

money on the

enough to pay off

this competition, my father's company will be saved, '

is the best gift I've ever received,"

said as she started to

Rufus didn't give her money, but what he gave her was

giving her space to work on it herself. He was truly a

handovers in the next two days. I have a business trip to New York so I will be

ulterior motive was to meet the designer who claimed that his design was

the sorrow in her heart

in New York with Rufus.

to the office of the organizing committee. She

designs in China. They are unique and innovative. We are looking forward to witnessing your talents

Cassandra an entry

or you will not be allowed to enter the competition site,"

her hand. 'I will do my best to win. I

when she got out. Rufus took her to a famous western restaurant. As soon as they

excused herself and went to a silent corner.

study abroad, and I want to sign up. Can you give me some money?" the girl from the

ask her for money in