A Graduation Gift

Rufus looked at Cassandra affectionately. Her vulnerability and innocence, her complete submission to him as her only pillar support made his heart melt. Rufus lowered his head to kiss her but was stopped by her hand.

"From now on, you will not drink with any man without my consent. You should also tell me before going anywhere. If you break the rules, you will see the consequence." Rufus frowned as he warned Cassandra and pretended to be angry.

Cassandra became all the more petrified to hear Rufus speak in such a stern voice. After she pulled the blanket tightly out of natural reflex, she looked up at Rufus.

He glanced over her body as she pulled the blanket on herself and then fixed his gaze on her face. His eyes softened at her innocent look.

"You are my only love. Don't suspect anything else,"

Rufus said in a sultry voice. Cassandra looked into his eyes as his words echoed in her heart. There was so much of sincerity and resolve in his eyes! Cassandra suddenly felt so light that her whole body got relaxed. The tension on her face gave way to a relaxed and contented look.

That was all she needed—to be the one and only for each other for ever and ever.

Initially, she was hesitant to bring up the topic of Rufus's relationship with Amanda. But after his confession to her, she did not need any more reassurance. It was the first time that Rufus made his promise with so much of determination. Cassandra pushed her urge to dig more about Amanda to the back of her mind and relaxed in his arms.

It had been so difficult for her to come out of the troublesome marriage. But from today onwards, she was resolved to live her own life without any unwanted interference from anyone.

And Rufus… She could trust him with her eyes closed! At every step of the way, it was Rufus who gave her a helping hand and removed obstacles from her path.

Even if not for the help he had given her, she would still be indebted to him for the unicorn he gave her when she helplessly stood in front of the machine. Needless to say, it was Rufus who helped her with loads of opportunities when she first started her career as an architectural designer.

He was the one who healed her in her past and continued to support her even now. What else could she ask for?

Cassandra closed her eyes, buried her head into the warmth of his arms and indulged in his tenderness. At this very moment, she felt absolutely complete.

However, miles away, at the same time, there was a storm raging in the Tang household.

"Father, I am planning to marry Ivy. I have made up my mind this time!" Lionel affirmed.

He had mustered all his courage to confront his father. Horace had been a very strict father and Lionel could never speak or do anything against his wish throughout his life. Even this time, as he spoke to Horace, he could feel his knees tremble. Yet, he was resolute this time.

Had he not been so outrageous in forcing Cassandra into a physical relationship, which was accidentally spotted by Ivy, she would not get in conflict with her. Now, there was nothing he could do to pay her back, except for giving her the recognition and respect her as his

"Why are you in such a hurry? Don't forget, that you just divorced Cassandra.

displeased tone, his face turning grim and a stern frown settling on

all the time. As a result, he fulfilled his wishes without considering the possible consequences. Though Cassandra was gone, it was still not the right time to make Ivy a part of the Tang family. And moreover, Lionel was not the one to take the

real estate companies in the industry that earned much fame and recognition in G City. Plus,

as far as

She graduated from a nameless university. The only thing she was good at

his expectations. However, Lionel was just the opposite. Horace was seriously worried about him all the time. He not only was short-sighted but lacked management and leadership skills as well. As much as Horace wanted Lionel to take charge of the Tang Group in the future, he couldn't be assured, unless Lionel had a capable wife

being, was far from Horace's expectations. So he decided

day daydreaming on the

his eyes blazing clearly showing his desperation to convince his father to give a nod

divorce with Cassandra as

with his voice raised and his eyes glaring at

retreat. As he stepped forward to confront his father again, Jill intervened to stop the argument between Horace and Lionel from getting worse.

to work. Don't be late. Later I will cook some soup for Ivy and visit her. You don't have to worry about Ivy for the

Jill pulled her son aside. After stealing a glance at Horace, who seemed not to pay attention to what she was doing, Jill hushed Lionel, "Don't argue with your father. Now that Ivy has lost her baby, you have to be extra careful.

role in the company naturally. Ever since this illegitimate son came along, Jill had been noticing each and every move of Rufus in the family all this

of regret for his argument with his father was soon replaced by his remorse for Ivy. He became gloomy thinking about the striking contrast between Ivy's normal demeanor that

years! I admit that she is not the only woman that I've been with. But she is the only woman

him to stop mentioning Ivy in

a persuasive tone, "Go to work now. I will talk to Ivy later.

no exception. She was displeased with Lionel venting his anger on her, but she still pacified him and persuaded him to go to work. When she returned to the living room, her motherly composure gave way to a rather helpless state of

Ivy, who has been his true love. They have indeed been through much

issue with Horace. The quarrel between the father

some time later!" Horace maintained a completely nonchalant look as he said.

the mood to discuss this issue right now, so

up her eyes as she realized it was too tough a wall for her to break through.