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.

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

come to see her in a few days and she believed him. Their rendezvous were always

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

he desired her, he 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 for company was the rattling of windows

pretty obvious about who is more important to

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

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

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. But once it became cold, it would only end up being

A sad smile entered her lips as she recalled his promise. He had pledged before God that he had eyes only for

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

all kinds of hardships, everything would go smoothly and they would have a happy ending. In fact, the gap

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

having them. Nothing forcibly done was going to be agreeable. If Rufus chose Amanda, then that was his decision and her words couldn't change a

but

the sky. The crescent moon broke through the clouds, casting a bright light over Cassandra in the dining

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

face brightened when he spotted

would call me from time to time in

without scruple in a stentorian voice.

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

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

studied Rufus with a satisfied smile

to you. Tang Group is increasingly

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

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

the most remarkable among all the members. In a matter of few years, TY Group had risen to fame, and its business

gained in the year with his aid was much

were chosen

and outstanding people in

best; while Rufus, on

all over the world, and Rufus's achievement had exceeded the record over 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 to train them to become the best.