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.

grief. She turned around and looked at the dinner she had made with so much love. The word Rufus uttered before he left broke her heart

she believed him. Their

for him? Am I a piece of toy he comes to enjoy with

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 company was the rattling of windows at

pretty obvious about who is

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

at the cold steak and tears started to well up in her eyes.

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 desire. But

her lips as she

that she didn't

have a happy ending. In fact, the gap between them was not only her absurd marriage, but also his

wanted to interrogate him. There was a part of her that wanted to deliberately propose to go with him. Somehow

to be agreeable. If Rufus chose Amanda, then that was his decision and

mind, but she decided to sit in this

a bright light over Cassandra in the dining room. She was overcome with a feeling of alienation. It seemed like this feeling would never go

the presidential suite, Charlie, wearing a radiant face,

face brightened when he spotted

year. You would call me from time to time in the past, but why

blamed Rufus without scruple

him and replied with great respect,"I've been busy helping my father manage Tang Group this year. On top of that, I have to take care of the business of my own company. I really didn't have time to visit you. I hope you will

in the past, but this year in G City, he didn't even have

Rufus with a satisfied

attention to you. Tang Group

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

to all his expectations. He was finer than the rest, both in physical fitness and in

development was the most remarkable among all the members. In a matter of few years, TY Group had

family business. The profit gained in the year with his aid was much higher than the

were chosen to join

trained business talents and outstanding people in all walks of

year, when it came to physical skills, Victor was one of the best; while Rufus, on the other hand,

all over

concealed and they vigorously hunted