A Graduation Gift

Cassandra shot Rufus an inquisitive glance. 'What is he trying to say?' she wondered in puzzlement.

Rufus stood up and moved a little closer to Cassandra. He was about to get down on one knee.

"Cassandra, I..."

Before he could finish his words, his phone buzzed and interrupted him. With its vibration, he found it hard to focus. Halfheartedly, he reached for the phone and answered.

"Rufus, my father is here in G city. He is showing ardent desire to see you,"

Amanda's voice spoke from the other line.

Rufus glanced at Cassandra and hesitated.

"Go ahead if it's urgent. You have been with me for the whole day. There must be a bunch of work on your desk. I have to call the supervisors for some arrangements after cleaning up anyway."

Cassandra gave him a little chuckle and then nodded her head considerately.

It had been ages since Rufus last met Charlie. Back in Dark Night Group, Charlie supported him a lot, hence Rufus had nothing but respect for him. Since his honorable teacher was present in G City, he felt obligated to meet him.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Hanging up the call, Rufus was still disconcerted about not being able to profess his love. But on the other hand he didn't want to do it hastily so he put if off for some other day.

"I am sorry that I have to leave. But don't worry, I will see you in a couple of days."

After this, he lowered his head and planted a soft kiss on her cherry lips. Without saying another word, he left the house.

As he opened the door, gust of wind blew in and Cassandra shivered slightly.

The cheerful smile on her face died down. It was replaced with distress.

When he picked the phone, Cassandra got a glimpse of the caller's name. It was Amanda, but she acted like she hadn't seen it and pretened that it was a call from work.

It hurt her a lot but she knew it was the right thing to do. She had no grounds to confront him.

she was overwhelmed with grief. She turned around and looked at the dinner she had made with so much love. The word

she believed him. Their rendezvous were always wonderful and he wouldn't leave without having sex

just a timepass for him? Am I a piece of toy

But when he found something better to do, he would be gone for several days. And while he was gone, she would be compelled to live in this isolated place with memories of him. All she had for

left me. This makes it pretty obvious about who is more important to him. I am definitely not

must have been trying to balance the two of them. Maybe he finally realized who was better—and he was leaning more

the cold steak and tears started to

she realized her life was symbolic to the steak on that plate. When it was steaming hot, it tasted delicious and made everyone's mouth water with

entered her lips as she recalled his promise.

been deluding herself. It turned out that she didn't occupy a very important

self-righteous to think that after all kinds of hardships, everything would go smoothly and they would have a happy

wanted to interrogate him. There was a part of her that wanted to deliberately propose to go with him. Somehow she managed to suppress these thoughts and settled for

be agreeable.

many questions she had in her mind, but she decided to sit in this isolated mansion feeling tongue-tied.

over Cassandra in the dining room.

where Charlie stayed. In the presidential suite, Charlie, wearing a radiant face,

face brightened when he spotted

see me for more than a year. You would call me from time to time in the past, but why are you so busy

without scruple in a stentorian

I have to take

Charlie every year in the past, but this year in G City, he didn't even have time to

Rufus with a satisfied smile on his face.

you. Tang Group is increasingly prosperous under your leadership.

Dark Night Group, Rufus left a deep impression on Charlie. Therefore, Charlie was very fond of him. Due to this, he tried to deal with Rufus in a very strict manner. He saw great potential in him and

was finer than the rest, both in physical fitness

matter of few years, TY Group had risen to fame, and its business began

The profit gained in the year with his aid was much higher than the sum of

in the world were chosen to join the Dark Night Group.

and outstanding people in all walks of

best; while Rufus, on the other hand, was excellent in both

trained in Dark Night Group had their business all over the world,

stayed concealed and they vigorously hunted for talents from all over the world. Their goal was to train them to become