A Graduation Gift

Chapter 197 Name In The Envelope

Rufus held Cassandra in his arms as they slowly danced to the music that had long stopped in the garden.

Cassandra didn't want anyone to see them so she tried to wriggle herself free but Rufus wouldn't budge.

"Why? Don't you want me to hold you?"

Rufus raised his eyebrows. He didn't want to let her go because having her in his arms was the best feeling in the world.

"No, I just don't want anyone to see us like this,"

Cassandra said in a low voice with a hint of shyness—something Rufus immediately picked up on as the look on his face softened.

This wasn't news to Rufus—he knew exactly what Cassandra was worried about. She was worried about what people might think of her if they found out that she was seeing Rufus, Lionel's big brother, just days after divorcing Lionel. And Rufus knew all about this from the very start.

Nothing could stand in the way of their love because for Rufus, all that mattered was that he was with her.

Cassandra loved him dearly but she was careful for fear that she might lose him.

How Cassandra wished she could spend every waking moment with Rufus but she had to hold herself back. Even when she'd miss him, she would just send a sly text message to him because she didn't want to disturb him.

She did love him but she was treading on thin ice; she was so careful to not say too much or do too much. This only made Rufus's heart ache.

He took the diamond ring with him everywhere he went. That night, the moon looked especially beautiful. Rufus, as he took in this fine weather and fine music, ran a palm over his pocket as he tried to take the ring out to surprise her.

He wanted to tell her that nothing else mattered—not the people that talked about them or what not—as long as they were together. If they were together, they could surpass anything.

"Cassandra, I want to tell you something,"

Rufus said, clearing his throat and looking at Cassandra softly.

"Yes? What is it?"

Cassandra avoided his gaze.

The repulsive odor of the nearby made people feel dizzy. The sound of those insects buzzing from the hall filled the air.

It was like they were the only two people in the world. To Rufus and Cassandra, no one else was around and it was just the two of them. Cassandra could feel her heart beat quickening in her chest.

But...

up and

of Amanda's high-pitched voice filled their

smoking yet? Hurry up! They're about to announce

went back in. Meanwhile, Rufus

moments of silence, Cassandra finally spoke.

business. This is

If she had her way, things wouldn't end up this

tell Amanda he

to a cigarette—burning herself until she's on fire. When the cigarette was burned out, all would be

hands you a lighter and you just take it like you can't wait to set everything on fire!" she reprimanded herself

on Cassandra's face, Rufus suddenly decided against saying what he was going

for me in the Garden

the hall. He recalled how Amanda had told him that he was going to be the spokesman but he was

disappeared in the shadows. 'Wow, he left just like that, ' Cassandra thought to herself as a bitter smile formed on her

doesn't stay for a cigarette that's already

her long dress as she slowly

district who would be accompany Amanda. He held the envelope containing the name of the spokesman in his hands—the spokesman was chosen by officials of the government

her right away. He pulled her aside as he donned a cold look on

this. I

ever did things if he wanted to. In that, he

to announce it. It's already

taken

mayor cancel this! Or I'll go on that stage and you

wrist. Amanda changed her expression. She was writhing as he tightened his

were her two hands. She couldn't believe it when Rufus tried to hurt her hand but she knew that now

and I'll go

acting like this when all she wanted was the best

the look on Rufus's face made Amanda shrink in fear. She knew his temper and if she went on any longer, he would

roughly dropped Amanda's hand and scowled at her. As she was rubbing her wrist, Amanda spotted Cassandra in a corner watching

plan—she reached

and tell the mayor

with that bright smile of hers. Her voice was sweet like

Cassandra, however, Amanda was nothing but a spoiled

Amanda dragging Rufus's arm. As they glided

was now standing in front of the buffet table. She tried to extend her hand in the

out to take the last glass of

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