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.

any explanation. Why did he

hand held Cassandra's arm. She turned around to see Michelle, with a

are the only one we need. Let's go, ' cheered Michelle.

followed Michelle passively inside the hotel. After a few moments, they were ushered

women chatted leisurely inside. A relatively older woman greeted Michelle cheerfully when they

Michelle. There you are! Come, come here! We've been waiting for you for a

her. However, Michelle cast her a genial

I thought you would! Lyndsy sent her the dress from my auction. Don't you

gently nudged

well. They finally remembered Cassandra and started talking

pretty lady. What's her name? Cassandra? Right?" one of them

a much younger woman, and her

us feel jealous? You know how much

atmosphere immediately became light and casual as the rest of the ladies began to strike up

families of some prominent political figures in this city. Take the chance," she

Cassandra understood and knew everything at once.

mainly depended on votes, those in the upper management

Cassandra to the hotel to establish a good relationship with these ladies, in case that Tang Group might

an old fish that was used to the waters—she instantly joined the conversation and had no problems fitting right in. However, Cassandra was still a rookie when it came to these

Cassandra knew that the relatively older woman was

in G City seemed like her fashion circle. She had a lot of friends from

And so, the table was set up.

adamantly refused,"No, no, no. I don't know how to play this at

played a game of mahjong before, nor did

take no for an answer. "It's okay! I'll sit next to you. I can teach you! Everyone woman is supposed to know

her from running away, and then she sat down behind

true that Cassandra was a total newbie. In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that her life revolved around her designs. She had no spare

that you don't know the rules. I'll be your first teacher in this case!" the mayor's wife giggled from behind her

draw the tiles, she realized that this young lady didn't lie about her lack of skill in the game. Yet she was glad to see

are older and retired, you could at least play mahjong with your friends when

left sat Michelle, who was drawing the tiles

that playing it can protect people

sat next to Michelle was the wife of the secretary of construction committee. It was she who proposed to play mahjong.

terrible disease. I'm afraid my children would dislike me should I develop that. I would prefer to stay in a nursing home in that situation. Oh, speaking of that, rumor has it that a new nursing home will be built in our city. It has been reported by the media.

words. Wasn't it the same nursing home

when it came to