A Graduation Gift

The sound of heels clicking on the tiled floor faded as Cassandra watched Ivy's receding figure down the hall. When she was out of sight, Cassandra suddenly felt quite tired.

It was said that people always sympathized with the weak, and in this case—she felt sympathetic towards Ivy. Cassandra had truly felt sorry for her, yet she had no choice but to decline her request.

The heavy feeling in her body made her heart sink, but Cassandra tried to cheer herself up and continued to work on the design of the nursing home. Her attempt was successful as a few hours later she got so engrossed in her work that she even forgot to eat her lunch, which had been sent to her office earlier. Fortunately, her efforts had paid off. When it was time to get off duty, the brief draft was almost completed.

She had just ironed out some details in her work when the door burst open to reveal Victor, who looked cold and emotionless like usual.

"Manager Qin, please get yourself tidy up a bit. There is a meeting to discuss about the application of the Director of the Union. Mr. Luo wants you to go with him," he said in a flat voice.

Cassandra simply nodded in understanding.

Ever since Rufus had entered Tang Group, he had been gearing up for the set-up of the Union of Real Estate in G City. In his opinion, the possibilities were endless when many businesses came together and united. Many hands made the job light, after all.

The board was optimistic about his idea as well, thus, the whole process had been bouncing along.

Now, all the members had been already confirmed. The only thing left was the appointment of the Director of the Union, which would be decided by voting.

The high position was actually just a mere title, but winning it would elevate Tang Group's reputation.

Ultimately, only the strongest group in G City could gain recognition from the most members and win power through the ballot box.

Cassandra knew how much time and energy Rufus had devoted to preparing for the application. She understood that it was a crucial time for the leaders to discuss the matter.

After she finished getting ready, Cassandra went down to the ground floor lobby and walked out of the building. Rufus's Rolls Royce Phantom had already been waiting outside for her.

Upon getting in the car, she was surprised to see someone else was sitting inside as well.

"Michelle! Why are you here?" Cassandra asked. Michelle whipped her head around from the passenger seat.

Her lips curved into a smile, the shocked expression on Cassandra's face making her quite happy.

"Would you mind if I join you? Rufus, let's move!" Michelle said friendly.

Finally, the car engine started and they drove off to their destination. The trip was fairly quiet, but a thousand questions boggled Cassandra's mind. She managed to refrain from asking any of them.

It was apparently Rufus's idea to ask Michelle to accompany them. Although she didn't know why, she still trusted him and thought that to stay silent might be a good choice.

After some time of driving, the car finally halted near the gate of a five-star hotel. Rufus signaled for them to get off, then drove away without a word.

"What? Isn't Mr. Luo going with us?" Cassandra couldn't get more confused. She was told to go with him for a business appointment.

Rufus just drove away without any explanation.

around to see Michelle, with a smile

we need. Let's go, ' cheered

After a few

inside. A relatively older woman greeted

her a light peck on the cheek and said,"Hey, Michelle. There you are! Come, come here! We've been waiting for you for a long time! Oh? This is...?" The woman hesitantly paused mid-sentence

clear that she didn't know her. However, Michelle cast

dress from my auction. Don't you remember? She's a friend

nudged

undoubtedly present at the auction as well. They finally remembered

remember her! That pretty lady. What's her name? Cassandra? Right?" one of them piped up.

was a much younger woman, and her hands

you bring her here to make us feel jealous? You know how

became light and casual as the rest of the ladies began to strike up a fun

are families of some prominent political figures in this city. Take the chance," she whispered lowly to Cassandra's

turn, Cassandra understood and knew everything at once.

the Director of Union mainly depended on votes, those in the upper management still had the final say on which group

to the hotel to establish a good relationship with these ladies, in case that Tang Group might ask them for help someday in

problems fitting right in. However, Cassandra was still a rookie when it came to these things. She seldom attended such activities and surely had no clue on how to mingle so

unintentionally given by Michelle, Cassandra knew that the relatively older woman was the mayor's

circle. She had a lot of friends from the upper class.

women suggested playing mahjong after dinner. And so, the table was

no, no. I don't know how to play

of mahjong before, nor did

the mayor's wife did not take no for an answer. "It's okay! I'll sit next to you. I can teach you! Everyone woman is supposed to know how to play it!" she pressed.

Cassandra's shoulder to keep her from running away, and then

total newbie. In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that her life revolved around her designs. She had no spare time and energy

worry. It's okay that you don't know the rules. I'll be your first teacher in this case!" the

lie about her lack of skill in the game. Yet she was glad

You know something? When you are older and retired, you could at least play mahjong

left sat Michelle, who was drawing

heard that playing it can protect

lady who sat next to Michelle was the wife of the secretary

I would prefer to stay in a nursing home in that situation. Oh, speaking of that, rumor has it that a new nursing home

Cassandra caught the key words. Wasn't it the same nursing

when it came to the nursing home because she was part of