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.

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

with her on his own.

as she looked over the letters of resignation that had just been submitted to her.

without soldiers. Almost all the employees

sounded on

in, please!" she answered, straightening herself up. Maggie, one of her employees entered

I help you?" she asked, straining to keep her voice steady.

inside her. 'Did she come here to submit a resignation letter too?' she thought despondently to herself.

before speaking, "Manager Qin, there's something I'd like

seemed to be struggling with her thoughts as she faced

Cassandra said, sitting up

that bad news was coming, but she forced herself to calm down

job right after they left. It's strange how quickly they were accepted in their new companies. I feel like someone

graduate 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 had

you have

chest, she forced out a

construction company, with 30% raise from my wages here. This feels very strange, because I have just graduated, and I don't have the

handed her a sheet of paper.

she said as Cassandra took

about the message of the way it was written, but Maggie was right. A headhunter would not reach out to her, seeing that she was a rookie.

to the young employee. "It's alright, Maggie. If you want to leave, I won't stop you,"

smiled at

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," Maggie raised

those words, her face turned beet red. She had never

a temporary setback. I'll figure

falter. There was no way she could break now in front of such a loyal employee. The least she

and you are nothing like the rumors say. I won't leave here unless you ask me to. Even though we don't have any projects now,