A Graduation Gift

As promised, Amanda gave Ivy a job in her company. She only needed to work short hours but her salary was much higher than she could imagine.

Ivy knew very well why Amanda was giving her the job, and it was because Amanda wanted to learn more about what Rufus was up to. Consequently, Ivy was always happy to share everything she heard and saw in the Tang House, whether deliberately or unintentionally.

However, the only pieces of information Ivy had at the moment were the recent developments of Tang Group and unimportant conversations between Rufus and the Tang family, which Amanda could find out on her own too.

To her surprise, Amanda treated her even better. Aside from chatting with Ivy, she had never asked Ivy to do other things in the studio. It seemed that Amanda believed everything she said without suspicion. Ivy felt lucky and was very pleased to work with Amanda.

"Ivy, there will be a dance party in three days. All the government officials will be attending. Please do come as well with Mr. Tang," Amanda invited Ivy with a pleasant smile on her face.

Amanda seemed to be on her way out of the studio already as she was wearing her coat when she knocked on the door and invited Ivy.

On the other hand, Ivy had learned about the dance party and heard that the spokesperson for enterprises in G City would be selected during that event. This person would also be representing the tourism area of G City with Amanda.

Because she had not formally married into the Tang Family, Ivy assumed that she wasn't invited to parties like that. But, Amanda did come to ask her in person to attend so she was overwhelmed.

"I don't know whether Lionel will take me to the party. It's embarrassing but we hadn't gotten married yet..." Ivy responded technically.

She looked at Amanda for a response even before she could finish her sentence.

With an assuring smile, Amanda told her to be patient.

"I'll talk to your future father-in-law and he will talk to Mr. Tang. I think that my opinion carries an important weight to him now," Amanda promised.

She was too smart to not know what was in Ivy's mind and knew how to make Ivy satisfied.

This was a very good opportunity for Amanda. She was making sure that everyone she needed was there. The more, the better.

And Ivy was an important part of her master plan, she needed to make sure that she showed up to the party.

At the same time, Cassandra was very busy working in her office when suddenly her assistant came in carrying an invitation.

"Manager Qin, the government office sent an invitation here asking you to take part in a dance party in three days," the assistance reported eagerly.

invitation on Cassandra's desk but her eyes were fixed on it curiously.

invitation and why they invited Cassandra. The company was not big enough

thinking who had sent this invitation to

invitation and hurriedly opened it. The dance party, as mentioned, was scheduled in three days. The letter was from

played mahjong for the first time in her life with the mayor's wife, but couldn't figure out why she would ask her to the party.

with the invitation and

while before she took her phone to call Michelle with

here now! I just made a dress and it would be perfect on you!"

clearly hear the suppressed excitement

were designers, so Cassandra knew the feeling of wanting to share a piece of work they'd done

straight to Michelle's studio after hanging up

studio, Michelle thrust a dress into Cassandra's hands. Before she knew it, Cassandra was being pushed into the fitting room. So she got changed and walked out. Michelle's face became radiant and she covered her mouth with both hands. Her eyes were on the

gorgeous, Cassandra!" she held her breath and exclaimed.

pink dress dotted with numerous silk flowers which were grouped in clusters. They were so vivid that they seemed more like real flowers. When people saw the dress, they felt like they could smell the fresh flowers of spring. The color was especially complimentary to Cassandra's fair

Rufus's jaw will hit

behind Cassandra and placed both hands on her shoulders

the vivid flowers on the dress, she was

no idea about any of Rufus's past. Can you tell me more about him when he was little? I want

was the younger sister of Rufus's mother and she must know lots of

She believed that Rufus might not be ready to talk about his past experiences to anyone at the moment, even to the woman he loved. She looked into Cassandra's

ear to all advice from others once he made up his mind

the Rufus she knew. He

time when she was living in the Tang House. Even when she tried her best to avoid seeing him and turning him down, he would not give up. He set his mind on her and always tried to

his stubbornness, they were able to be together now and Cassandra felt really lucky.

of him, my sister gave up the chance to study abroad because

time suddenly popped into her head. It was his mother and the young Rufus, both looked peaceful and happy. She could clearly see

even for a pretty woman like my sister. She was very stubborn too; Rufus inherited most of her personality. My sister have lived in poverty for a long time and carried everything on her shoulders, but she never asked me for help. She took on multiple jobs just to support both of them until finally, the heavy work took its toll on her body. Then she passed away after spending ten years on the sickbed," Michelle's voice choked

had changed. He wasn't born cold. You just never know what will happen next, right?" she asked, as she tried to compose herself as she recalled

the first time flashed into Cassandra's head. She guessed that his mother was still alive during that time since he offered to help a strange little girl and even tried to comfort her.

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