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 Rufus uttered

come to see her in a few days and she believed him. Their rendezvous were always wonderful and he wouldn't leave without having

Am I a piece of

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.

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

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

cold steak and tears started

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 once it became cold, it would only end up being

lips as she recalled his promise. He had pledged before God

she had been deluding herself. It turned out that she didn't occupy a very important space in his heart.

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

up the phone, she wanted to interrogate him. There was a part of her that wanted to

were not her thing and she despised having them. Nothing forcibly done was going to be agreeable. If Rufus chose Amanda, then that was his decision and

but she decided

twinkled all over the sky. The crescent moon broke through the clouds, casting a bright light over Cassandra in the dining room. She was overcome with a feeling of alienation. It seemed like this feeling

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

face brightened when he spotted Rufus.

year. You would call me from time to

scruple in a stentorian voice.

walked up to 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

he

up and studied Rufus with a satisfied smile on his face.

been paying close attention to you. Tang Group is increasingly prosperous under your leadership.

Rufus. When he first joined 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

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

all the members. In a matter of few

Group to help his father with his family business. The profit gained in the year with

the world were chosen to join the Dark Night

and outstanding people in all walks of life.

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

the members trained in Dark Night Group had their business all over the world, and Rufus's

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