A Graduation Gift

He knew what Rufus's silence meant even before he gave out his answer. Charlie understood that he was unwilling to deal with Clark, but there was no better candidate than him to be the next head of the group. He had to somehow convince him to agree.

"I don't want to meddle in other people's business. You know that,"

Rufus insisted and shook his head in refusal.

"You are one of us. That makes this your business. You can't just run away from your responsibilities,"

Charlie pressed, and looked at Rufus meaningfully.

Rufus knew what Charlie wanted from him. He knew that the older man wanted him to be the next leader. It was not a bad position, but for the time being, there were other things on his mind.

He shook his head again. "I can help you with the investigation, but I can't give anything more than that."

Rufus had made up his mind and refused, finality in his tone.

Despite Rufus's stubbornness, Charlie was inwardly delighted.

'A man of honor and principle. As expected of the man I chose, ' he praised him secretly.

'It doesn't matter if he's not yet agreed. When the time comes, he will inevitably be involved in it. There will be a significant change within the group, and Rufus will definitely be there.'

Satisfied, Charlie didn't press him any longer. He stood up and pat him on his shoulder.

"We are not in a hurry. Think it over more carefully. You've given a lot of contribution to the group. With your accomplishments of establishing and developing TY Group, you have already defeated Clark," he said, and then his voice changed into a more serious tone. "As for the relationship between you and Amanda, I trust that you will give me a satisfying answer."

Charlie pressed his shoulder slightly as he spoke the words, which gave away the warning that came with the contact.

Amanda was his only daughter. He would make Rufus choose her. He was well aware of the respect that the young man had for him, and he would use it if necessary. Rufus would not be able to refuse.

As for love, that could come later. They had already been together once, and they would have no problem doing it again.

Cassandra... Charlie squinted his eyes as he remembered the woman who refused to get off the

with her

one hand as she looked over the letters of resignation that had just

was well on the way to being a general without soldiers. Almost all the employees were gone and there

on the door.

she answered, straightening herself up. Maggie, one of her employees

can I help you?" she asked, straining to

she come here to submit a resignation letter too?' she thought despondently

Qin, there's something I'd like you tell

She seemed to be struggling with her thoughts as she faced

Cassandra said, sitting up a little straighter.

that bad news was coming, but she

targeted on purpose," she began. "They found a job right after they left. It's strange how quickly they were accepted in their new companies. I

and was not very knowledgeable about how the corporate world worked. This was her first job. And she seemed not very sure of what she

you have

heart sink. Despite the heaviness in her chest, she forced out a smile in

from a headhunter. He provided me with details about a job in another construction company, with 30% raise from my wages here.

her a sheet

said as Cassandra took the paper from her

it was written, but Maggie was right. A headhunter would not reach out to her, seeing that she was

you think?" Cassandra turned her attention back to the young employee. "It's alright,

and smiled at

that you took me to A City so that I could search for my uncle. I would never leave you in a difficult time like this. I owe you that much,"

red. She had never been a

yourself over it. This is just a temporary setback.

way she could break now in front of such a loyal employee.

good woman, and you are nothing like the rumors say. I won't leave here unless you ask me