A Graduation Gift

For Cassandra, it was her worst fear no matter when Rufus said these vague jokes, even when others were around. She felt all her blood rushing to her cheeks as she blushed. It seemed like the temperature in the car went up because of what Rufus had just said.

"Rufus, why don't we stop by the supermarket later? Spring Festival is coming so I'm going to stock up on some items in case they raise the price during the holiday."

It suddenly occurred to her that the refrigerator at their home was empty. As a woman, Cassandra naturally wanted to take care of the household and the grocery shopping.

"Raise the price? Don't worry, your husband can afford the extra cost!"

It was very rare to see Rufus tell a joke as he always remained silent and cold. But it seemed he turned into a normal husband who would flirt with his wife whenever he was with Cassandra.

"Wait, don't you rush to call yourself my husband. I haven't authorized you yet,"

Cassandra snorted, pretending to be annoyed but deep inside she was giddy and happy.

It seemed that Cassandra was like a warm ray of sunshine pouring into Rufus's world, melting his ice-like exterior day by day. It surprised her a lot that he turned out to be an ordinary person of flesh and blood who'd joke and tease her, care for her, and help her even before she knew she needed it. At work, Rufus was a "get-things-done" type of boss, so it was easy to forget how considerate and caring he could be.

It seemed that... she got to know him better and better.

The self-proclaimed husband pulled up in front of the biggest supermarket in G City. Cassandra and Rufus walked inside with a shopping trolley.

This was the first time they shopped together. Rufus was in charge of the trolley and Cassandra walked beside him, looking around to spot the items they needed. She asked Rufus for advice from time to time.

It looked like they were a married couple, doing their regular shopping. Cassandra felt happy at that moment.

The two of them, both good-looking and seemingly a perfect match for each other, were eye candy to everyone else. There were people looking at them with envy all the time.

"Do you feel like having some hairtail? How about I cook fried hairtail for dinner?"

It seemed like Cassandra was asking Rufus for his advice, but the domineering wife had already tossed the pack of fish in their trolley before the husband could even answer.

"Stewed celery and lily bulbs is good. I'll get some."

She picked up another packet.

It wasn't until the trolley was almost full that the busy wife remembered to ask Rufus what he wanted to buy.

"What do you want for dinner? Well, forget it..."

Cassandra blushed when she saw the sly smile on Rufus's face.

Bending down, he whispered into Cassandra's ear. He was going to say the three words when she suddenly covered her ears and ran away.

She knew very well what he was going to say—"I want you."

her purse before Rufus could and paid the bill. Rufus's face hardened upon seeing this.

temper. When they got to the car and everything was in the trunk, Rufus said, "I am going to

the proud man to see his woman

You can

yielding to his

dutch? No, I'll pay for everything from now

wanted to take over all future expenses. It seemed that Cassandra's suggestion put him on the verge of losing

and didn't say anything

Cassandra was a stubborn person, but to his surprise, her self-esteem was way higher than expected.

they were. But Cassandra was different, she wanted to show that she was equal to Rufus in all aspects. She wanted to become a

Rufus leaned on the kitchen door with his

hoped time would stop at that moment. She wished that her life could be simple and peaceful like this

mansion of the

still quite weak and Jill ordered the servants to prepare a

you don't have to worry about me. I feel a

to sound very considerate and put on guilty look as if she felt like she was a

my responsibility to take

she sat beside the bed

and remained silent. A sad expression

big sigh and began

you are still young and healthy. It's easy to get pregnant again. Get some rest so you can recover your strength. Besides, Lionel's

she tried to sound causal. She then waited

gleamed with anger for

as Cassandra was out of the picture. But now Jill said to talk about the wedding

sacrificed her own child to win this battle and succeeded as the other woman was nowhere to be seen in

get well as

not to show any of the anger inside her mind. As long as her biggest rival was out of the way, she could work out a long term

came home very late and was

wrong with you? Get

a frown as she looked at the drunk Lionel with disgust.

Tang Group had been awarded several projects lately and Lionel took charge of two of them. So he probably

and walked gingerly towards her. He then wrapped his arms around her shoulder.

"I... I love you..."

belch and murmured something under his breath.

to break free from his clutch but failed. She sighed and surrendered to

you know... When did I fell

spoke, Ivy could still make out what

jerk drank a lot and began to reminisce in the past, ' Ivy thought