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.

the invitation on Cassandra's desk but

and why they invited Cassandra. The company was not big

had sent this invitation to her too.

party, as mentioned, was scheduled in three days. The letter was

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

the invitation and decided to

phone to call Michelle with the intention of

to come here now! I just made a dress and it would be perfect on you!" Michelle excitedly exclaimed.

suppressed excitement

Cassandra knew the feeling of wanting to share a piece of work they'd done to others. The feeling of

smiled over the phone and she went straight to Michelle's

the fitting room. So she got

Cassandra!" she held

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 skin. It looked as if

Cassandra, even I can't take my eyes from you! I'm sure that Rufus's jaw will hit the ground when he sees you in this dress," Michelle whispered

and placed both hands on her

of her hair. Compared with the vivid flowers on the dress, she was a lot more

tell me more about him when

she must know lots of things

and she knew how Rufus was now. 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

his mind about something. He always focused on a certain way even if the end

an approving smile, as that was the Rufus she knew. He had never changed. He was so stubborn and no one could make him

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

to be together now and Cassandra

mother, who brought him up all by herself. Because of him, my sister gave

saw one time suddenly popped into her head. It was his mother and the young Rufus, both

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

wasn't born cold. You just never know what will happen next, right?" she asked, as she tried

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

past. Now, he always showed a cold exterior especially to people he didn't know. This was why most people were scared to meet him