A Graduation Gift

Chapter 198 You Are Even Dirtier Than The Mud

Amanda was astonished at the manner in which the mayor spoke; he seemed a completely different man. She knew the mayor as a family friend. They had discussed about the candidate for the spokesman, and it was sort of agreed on that Rufus would be the one representing the Industrial Tourism District with Amanda. But, why was the mayor acting so strangely today?

"Excuse me a moment, Miss Ke, I am going to announce the results!" Mayor said.

With a formal and polite smile, the mayor stepped onto the stage.

Being the most important part of the ball, all the people hushed, waiting intently for the announcement to be read out.

It would be a great honour for whoever became the spokesperson of G City. Being an integral part of the government, G City could advertise abroad, making it appealing to the tourists trade. In addition, it was to promote and advance one's career, and a great mission to be working with Miss Amanda Ke.

Rumour had it that the favourite to win by a mile would be Rufus.

As the Director of the Union of Real Estate, the Tang Group was naturally a powerful candidate. Amanda having a close relationship with the Tang Group was by no means a surprise if the government chose Rufus.

All eyes were on the centre podium. The mayor, facing the microphone, pulled out the page with a name. Nervously clearing his throat, he began.

"Spokesperson of the G City Industrial Tourism District, is conferred to our local entrepreneur..."

He paused, sort of teasing the audience playfully, and his eyes swept a glance at the audience.

Waiting in silence, Rufus still wore a expressionless mask on his face.

Amanda became a little anxious, stealing a quick glance at Rufus. Fearing Rufus would say a tactless remark as he did last time at her concert. This could embarrass the mayor on today's important occasion.

A very confident man stood beaming in the audience, pushing his already protruding chest out further than before.

"The president of Dawn Star Group, Mr. Arthur Zhuang! Congratulations!"

The mayor resumed in his loud and clear voice, followed by an uncomfortable silence.

'Arthur Zhuang? How could this be? Wasn't it supposed to be Rufus?'

Amanda was astonished. She had been given a reassuring promise from the local government. Rufus would be the spokesperson. How come it turned out to be Arthur instead?

Rufus never changed his detached look, disguising his true emotions which grew more intensive and showed in his eyes.

applause broke the silence, which drew the remaining

wearing his confident smile, and strolled onto the stage to deliver his speech. The mayor stood by, smiling decadently, yet

would never have had a chance, ' the mayor cursed within him. Resentfully the mayor watched Arthur having his moment of glory. 'The wheel turns my friend, I'll be watching you. When you slip up one way

funds. If found guilty, the mayor would have to pay back the funds, be publicly

devil. At the thought of Arthur, he felt a chill down his spine. His face showed no expression as his thoughts

the speech, Arthur waved at Amanda, motioning

smiling back, Amanda walked slowly towards the stage and finally stood next to

at a loss for words unable to respond, throwing an appealing look at Rufus.

to go as he wished, Rufus however remained nonchalant. He had no interest in

behind this result. A mixture of gut and curiosity, would spur him on to disclose the

photos for tomorrow's headlines. At the same time, the music resumed, and the party continued as the shock of the event muffled in the excitement which

the stage was

quite relieved that she didn't have to see Rufus and Amanda, standing together on the stage. She was vulnerable and knew how hard it would have been for

torn by their contradicting emotions and thoughts. Cassandra

mind that she was blissfully unaware of a evil plot compiling to destroy her. Ivy was intent of getting even with Cassandra. She blamed her for her miscarriage

Ivy cried

reason. Cassandra couldn't figure out what was happening. Ivy had her knees

had succeeded in drawing the attention she needed. A large crowed had their full

the damage, whispering to each other as many

as she hadn't touched anyone around her. "This woman again, what was she up to now..." There was some little buzz

staring at Cassandra with a

you be so vicious, you

on them. She used

Don't do this Ivy, you trying to frame me. Why are you doing this? Are

would go to these lengths, what was more, with such a large

you do this to me? I'm sorry Lionel has left you, but you don't need to be jealous and come after me. You are always trying to

Cassandra as she was trying to talk.

moved forward and began to whisper.

present manager of the Qin Group. How could she

It's not Ivy's fault they broke up. She's quite a decent girl and having all these people

the difficult type. It's been said that when she was the manager of the Architecture and Design Department in the Tang Group, she would

"But she looks so cute. Well, is true, we cannot judge a

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