A Graduation Gift

Chapter 166 Don't Call Me That

Cassandra blinked her eyes repeatedly. In this bewildered state, she looked like a beautiful doll.

By looking into her enchanting eyes, Rufus felt his heart soften.

'Well, she is definitely a silly woman. She drenched herself in the rain because she wanted to ensure her flowers were safe!' Rufus thought and laughed at the hilarity of it.

"If you are so fond of flowers, I will ask someone to plant you a whole garden of them. That way you can enjoy them to your heart's content,"

Rufus offered in a compassionate voice. As he waited for her response, he tucked her hair behind her ears. It was dripping with water.

The warm water showered Cassandra and filled the air with clouds of steam.

"No, no flowers. If possible, could you plant two Chinese parasol trees?"

Cassandra's eyes lit up. She looked at Rufus, hoping he would give her an affirmative reply.

"So you want to have Chinese parasol tree? But why? Chinese parasol trees are often surrounded by phoenixes. Are you trying to attract phoenixes?" Phoenix, in ancient mythology, was a kind of bird that preferred to settle down on Chinese parasol trees. And its presence insinuated confession of love.

Its symbolic meaning suddenly dawned on Rufus. He raised his eyebrows at Cassandra suspiciously.

Hearing his absurd suggestion, Cassandra shook her head and grinned.

"No way, I had no idea about that. I asked for them because they look lovely. When summer arrives, it would be amazing to sit under the shade. Anyway, I need just two of them,"

Cassandra replied to Rufus in a convincing tone. She shook his arms, acting like a spoiled child begging for his consent.

Rufus's eyes trailed down and Cassandra noticed a spark in them. Watching his gaze, she blushed a little.

"Hey, what are you looking at!" she screamed.

Rufus burst into laughter.

"You know what I am looking at," he retorted back.

He came forward and gave her a long kiss. Cassandra tried to catch her breath when Rufus finally let go of her. And Rufus observed her with his tender eyes. He could tell that Cassandra had savored that kiss.

He stood up and handed out a towel to Cassandra before he turned to leave.

"Sweating is good for you. Now you won't fall sick," he added with a smirk and closed the door shut.

Rufus's words left Cassandra stupefied. It became apparent that he had kissed her to stop her from falling sick.

had thoroughly relished that kiss hence she couldn't help

towel. The warmth in her heart was equivalent to the steam in the bathroom.

sign of ceasing. The television and network were

confined in this mansion.

living in

at the streets through the window. Suddenly, Rufus

there is no way we can go outside. How about we do some exercise to release our pressure?" Rufus

I don't have any pressure! Go ahead and do it on your own, Rufus.

Rufus's offer. She didn't understand why Rufus was so energetic all

don't have any

He was putting his hands on her waist. But now, he

on, Rufus… You're so

and tried to

feel it Cassandra.

a jerk!" the little woman argued back

whole day

it a point to be around her. Even when she

inside

her invitation. He peeped and noticed that she had finished cutting the cabbage. At the

housework? It is going to be my responsibility to take care of the family. You,

faltered in his speech. With the mention of future, he began to picture it in his head.

you forgot, I have a job, okay? Why don't you stay home and let me be

around and talked back, waving her knife

hate to admit but I am spender. Your money won't be

Rufus teased her.

have to adjust to a life eating just plain rice

glass bowl and

into laughter. 'Eating just plain rice and buns? Seriously? I am the president of the TY Group…' he thought

know his status yet.

they were at it, Rufus had

Cassandra's eyes, Rufus was an overseas returnee who had once studied and worked abroad. When he graduated, he came back to take over his father's business. And that was all Cassandra knew about him. As for his true identity, she

finds it out, will she blame me for keeping it a secret?'

decided to change the topic. "How good are you at cooking? Have you

asked feigning

stayed still for a few seconds. Her stiffness didn't go unnoticed

my father on his birthday. But it turned out to be a disaster. My stupidity almost burned down the kitchen.

cheerful as she was a few seconds ago. She became sad and her

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