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 before he left

believed him. Their rendezvous were always wonderful and he wouldn't leave

question these meetings. 'Am I just a timepass for him? Am I a piece of toy he comes to enjoy with once in a while?' she

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

is more important to

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

stared at the cold steak and tears started to

with tears, she could barely see anything. But 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 desire.

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

It turned out that she didn't occupy

hardships, everything would go smoothly and they would have a happy ending. In fact,

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

going to be agreeable. If Rufus chose Amanda, then that was his decision and her words couldn't change a thing.

were so many questions she had in her mind, but she decided to sit in this

Cassandra in the dining

Charlie stayed. In the presidential suite, Charlie, wearing a radiant face, was chatting with his

when

me from time to time in the past, but why are you so busy

Rufus without scruple in a stentorian voice.

father manage Tang Group this year. On top of that, I

in G City, he didn't even have time to return to TY Group, let alone attend to

studied Rufus with a satisfied smile on his

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 in a very strict manner. He

finer than

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

Tang Group to help his father with his family business. The profit gained in the year with his aid was much higher than the sum of what they had achieved in the last

the best teenagers in the world were chosen to join the Dark Night

talents and outstanding people in all walks of

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

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

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