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.

solitary, 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 broke her heart into

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

Am I a piece of toy he comes to enjoy

something better to do, he would be gone for several days. And while he was gone, she would be compelled to

who is more important to him. I am definitely not his first

presumed that all these days he must have been trying to balance the two of them.

at the cold steak and tears started

it was steaming hot, it tasted delicious and made everyone's mouth water

sad smile entered her lips as she recalled his promise. He had pledged before God that

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

too self-righteous to think that after all kinds of hardships, everything would go smoothly and they would have a happy ending. In fact, the gap between them was not only her absurd marriage, but also his

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

having them. Nothing forcibly done was going to be agreeable. If Rufus chose Amanda, then

she had in her mind, but she decided to sit in

through the clouds, casting a bright light over Cassandra in the dining room. She was overcome with

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

face brightened when he spotted

for more than a year. You would call me

Rufus without scruple in

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.

to visit Charlie every year in the past, but this year in G City, he didn't even have time to return to TY Group, let alone attend

up and studied Rufus with a

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

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,

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

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

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

the world were chosen

business talents and outstanding people in all walks

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

business all over the world, and Rufus's achievement

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.