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.

spread across Rufus's lips

she would refuse his financial help, so he made sure

not money, but it is something that will help you. Open

assured her gently.

thinking for a while, Cassandra took the envelope

face lit up with

every five years, it was a stage coveted by designers all over the

she graduated, but she completely forgot about its occurrence this year due to the many things that happened recently. It was a pleasant surprise that

previous works. They liked your designs and hoped you can take part in the competition in the United States,"

reaction. Still, he did not let his emotions show

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

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

is too sudden. I didn't prepare anything for it. I might be eliminated at the very first round,"

said as she pressed the notice against her chest,

The topic will be given on the spot and

seemed that he knew more

prize money on the paper, Cassandra

is more than enough to pay off the

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

is the

she started

the most was not silver or gold, but respect. Rufus didn't give her money, but what he

and giving her space to work on it herself. He was

two days. I have a business trip to New York so I will be going with you," Rufus said.

designer who claimed that his

and felt the sorrow in her heart disappear.

arrived in

soon as she got off the plane, Cassandra hurried to the office of the organizing committee. She had impressed the judges with her previous

We are looking

a full beard as he gave Cassandra

this safe, or you will not be allowed to

her hand. 'I will do my best to

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

went

there is an opportunity to study abroad, and I want to sign up. Can you give me some money?" the girl from the other end

She didn't expect Cloris to ask her