A Graduation Gift

Everyone knew that the wildly successful orchestral concert held in G City a few months ago was sponsored by the Tang Group. If they were ever interested in Amanda's concert, they sure would have made it show by talking with her agent already. Well, it's easy to be wise after the event.

"Mr. Tang, you are such a generous president. It is my greatest pelasure to host a solo concert in G City. We all know this city is rapidly expanding and its future looks bright, so it's an honor to gain recognition by the people here,"

voiced Amanda, her face masked with a smile, hiding her true feelings of disgust in her heart. Everybody knew Lionel was just a vice president, but Amanda called him 'president' to make him feel good. Lionel was easily complacent.

"No, no, no, it's our pleasure to invite such a rising star like you to host a concert in G City."

Lionel returned with a big, fat smile on his smug face.

"By the way, I heard that your wife, Cassandra Qin, has recently been awarded the best design in an international competition. She is so amazing considering she's the first Chinese to win such a prestigious award. You indeed have a good wife."

Amanda pretended that she didn't know about their divorce, mainly because she wanted to embarrass Lionel. 'Well, to be fair, they haven't made it public yet, ' thought Amanda.

Lionel winced slightly when he heard Cassandra's name, but quickly recovered. He recalled the strange feeling in his chest when he saw Cassandra this morning.

"Oh! I just saw your wife having coffee with Mr. Luo at the Starbucks by the corner. They really looked serious and seemed like they were discussing business. Such a dedicated duo!"

Her words were a bombshell. She didn't even give Lionel anytime to think about why she mentioned Cassandra and Rufus.

Upon hearing this, Lionel was speechless for a while. 'Cassandra having coffee with Rufus?'

He remembered Rufus always had Cassandra's back, and he even beat him up just for her. Lionel had always suspected something was up between the two, but he never had any hard evidence to show for it.

'She went to Rufus right after our divorce. Is there something going on between them?' Lionel mused inwardly.'

He didn't betray his thoughts to Amanda. To keep from the awkward situation, Lionel forced a smile and said, "Manager Qin is very busy these days. She was probably just discussing some of her designs with Mr. Luo."

He looked calm when he replied. However, there was turmoil deep inside his mind. He was starting to form a plan to verify his guess.

Although Lionel did well to disguise his agitation, Amanda saw through it easily.

"Please come to my concert, your wife is welcome as well. I'm afraid I must go now,"

Amanda beamed before turning around to leave his office, her back slowly shrinking from the distance.

Lionel's smile faded after she left. He then murmured to himself with a grim expression, "Cassandra..."

ice that one who heard it would

she had an affair with Rufus while we were married, it would all make sense that she pushed Ivy down the stairs for me to divorce her. Kicking her out was too light a punishment. I

an affair in the first place, and how they

promptly taking a sip of her pumpkin spiced

the amusement park is basically finished, and you can always tell me if

agreement—Leaving the Tang Group and no engagement of design

the latter really hurt her career, Cassandra still looked calm.

her eyes after scanning through

the agreement. I can always talk to Horace if you really want this job. An agreement is just that...an agreement. You

a frown. He thought Cassandra was taking this

taking the hit. She was familiar with how the Group operated, and she had already become the rising star in her department. Her resignation would make a huge dent in the design apartment, causing a lot of

wife and thew her out of the company. It was better to keep everything on a low profile. Rufus believed Horace would retain Cassandra in his employ after weighing out the pros

ended her marriage with Lionel, she wanted to begin a new life with Rufus. She was adamant about leaving

to relocate

signed the agreement, and I shall honor it,"

Cassandra said firmly.

as usual. She must be really committed to a new life, ' Rufus thought as

anything I can do for

in a fine mess since

can handle

she wanted

hard. You'll be marrying me someday, so your business is mine

he placed his hand on Cassandra's

you that you will never be alone as long as

could propel the company to the top. Cassandra was inexperienced, he was afraid she would get too

so it's my

little girl who spent

truly different from other women. Usually a woman would cave as soon as

make me lose my sense of

sat up rigid. He looked gentle, a stark contrast from his tone.

you ever read 'To the Oak Tree'? It was

a deep breath, Cassandra

never be a clinging trumpet creeper, using your high boughs to show

If I love you—