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

knew that she would refuse his financial help, so he made sure

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

her gently.

thinking for a while, Cassandra took the envelope and

face lit

Held every five years,

was supposed to take part in this competition after she graduated, but she completely forgot about its occurrence this year due to the many things that happened recently. It

including your previous works. They liked your designs and hoped you can take

did not let his

sponsored by a huge company, so its prize pool is quite large. Winning would definitely give you a huge amount of money,"

five days. A part of her felt

it. I might

she pressed the notice against her chest, worriedly.

the

reassured Cassandra again. It seemed that he knew more about

prize money on the paper, Cassandra felt

to pay off the

father's company will be saved, ' she thought.

the best gift

said as she started to

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

managed to help her while protecting her pride and giving her space to work on it herself. He was truly a thoughtful

to New York so I will be going with you,"

was to meet the designer who claimed that his design was

the sorrow in her

arrived in New York

the plane, Cassandra hurried to the office of the organizing

unique and innovative. We are looking forward to witnessing your talents in the competition,"

he gave Cassandra an entry card with her

not be allowed to enter the competition site," he

Thank you!" Cassandra then left the office with the card in her hand. 'I will do my best to win. I have

dinner time when she got out. Rufus took her to a famous western restaurant.

herself and went to

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

ask her for money in such an explicit