A Graduation Gift

"Why not pay more attention to the company's affairs instead of her?"

Rufus asked, grumpily. Cassandra's very name hit his sensitive nerve. His tone became aggressive as soon as Jasper mentioned her.

"Why? Is it true that your relationship has some problems?"

Jasper leaned forward, his eyes widening. He was amused to see Rufus act so out of his regular cold and calm way.

"What do you mean by 'some problems'? What have you heard?"

Rufus wanted to end this conversation right away but thought it was wise to face it, sooner or later these questions were bound to come up. Plus, he was aware Jasper had his tongue in his cheek.

"Isn't it all over the news? People are saying someone has stepped out and claimed he is dating Cassandra now and it is her who stole Lyndsy's boyfriend. Haven't you read about it? It's all over the internet!"

Jasper said in surprise. He had assumed Rufus might already have heard about it.

"No. I never pay attention to this kind of gossip,"

Rufus answered flatly, his eye brows knitting. Yet, he was surprised by whatever Jasper had just said.

"You know the man. That guy we met at the private club the other day? A Mr. Tong, does it ring a bell? He made an announcement to a big crowd of reporters that Cassandra is his girlfriend!"

Jasper explained hurriedly, while checking his phone for the article. He found it pretty easily and presented it to Rufus. Rufus's face turned cold just after casting a single glance at it.

to Dylon's arm intimately and

the night. What was more, she was even

see? I don't understand why your aunt likes her so much. The more I find out about Cassandra, the more convinced I am of her being a loose and easy woman,"

with you? And not just that! They're

and on, without noticing the

about it. I don't want to hear her name

in an already existing wound; only this time it went deeper into his soul. He just couldn't bear it

now, Jasper noticed Rufus's stern

It was rare for Rufus to lose his calmness and give in to his emotions, but it looked like

time. So I

was back to talking about work in all seriousness, forgetting all about

into

too, had put his mind back

the Dark Night Group in the past were

were using. In the end, they would have to sacrifice their own reputation

they seemed to be well funded, for they were trying to harm other companies at the cost

couldn't find out the source of this nuisance, it could be said that

are intending to reach that point by

asserted, thinking out loud. He kept trying to thread things together and this seemed like

mean it

back was always hard to foresee and much less,