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.

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

a few days and she believed him. Their rendezvous were always wonderful and he wouldn't leave without having sex with her.

I a piece of toy he comes to

would come and spent some time with her. 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

left me. This makes it pretty obvious about who is

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

tears started to well up in her

But she realized her life was symbolic to the steak on that plate. When it was steaming hot, it tasted

ears. A sad smile entered her lips as she recalled his

she didn't occupy a

go smoothly and they would have a happy ending. In fact, the gap between them was not only her absurd marriage, but

wanted to deliberately propose to go with him. Somehow she managed to suppress these thoughts and settled for a stoical

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 her words couldn't

so many questions she had in her mind, but she decided

bright light over Cassandra in the dining room.

presidential suite, Charlie, wearing a radiant

brightened when he

call me from time to

Rufus without scruple

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

he didn't even have time to return

with a satisfied smile on his face.

Tang Group is increasingly prosperous

thought highly of Rufus. When he first joined Dark Night Group, Rufus left a deep impression on Charlie. Therefore, Charlie was very fond of him. Due to

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

a matter of few years, TY Group had

joined Tang Group to help his father with his family business. The profit gained in the year with his aid was much higher than the

were chosen to join

and outstanding people

physical skills, Victor was one of the best; while Rufus, on the other hand, was excellent in both

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

of Dark Night Group couldn't expose the secret that they were once trained in the group. The group stayed concealed and they vigorously hunted for talents from all over the world. Their goal was