A Graduation Gift

Disappointment surged through his heart. It seemed like life had been tough for Cassandra. 'Perhaps Rufus didn't take good care of her, ' he thought.

Cassandra, on the other hand, was still startled. She took a glance at Lionel and cast off his offer. She brought her attention back to the road and picked up her pace.

Lionel wasn't infuriated by this. Instead, he slowly drove his car and followed Cassandra.

While this scene was going on, a car discreetly monitored them. Neither Cassandra nor Lionel noticed this intruder.

It was Ivy. She sat on the passenger seat and kept a close eye on Cassandra. Jealousy had comsumed her completely.

And next to her, Amanda was cautiously driving the car. A vicious smile played on her lip as she watched Ivy's fury. She feigned worry and asked, "Why is Mr. Tang going after her?"

Amanda obviously, knew the answer to this question. But she pretended to look innocent and puzzled.

Earlier this morning, Amanda's subordinate had reported to her that Lionel's car was seen near the detention center.

When she heard about it, Amanda drafted a shrewd plan. She went to Ivy's office and announced, "Ivy, I have to meet someone. Would you mind accompanying me?"

As soon as she got Ivy's approval, they went and sat inside the car.

Ivy didn't sense anything fishy. She sincerely thought Ammanda was looking for a friend. Excitedly, Amanda drove to a place near the detention center. Once she reached there, Amanda parked her car near Lionel's car. Then she turned to Ivy and apologetically said she needed to get out of the car in order to make a phone call. Ivy agreed to wait for her in the car.

Bored inside the car, Ivy casually scrolled through her mobile phone. Ten minutes had passed, but there was no sign of Amanda. Getting a little impatient, she lifted her head to see whether Amanda was coming. While she did this, her eyes accidentally found a car parked near them. It seemed very familiar. Suddenly, it dawned on her that it was Lionel's car.

Ivy couldn't believe her eyes. A million questions started to form in her head. 'It is his office hour. Why is he here? Is he here to meet a client?' she tried to reason.

Once she further examined, she spotted Lionel inside. He was neither making a call nor looking at a file. It seemed like he was eagerly waiting for someone.

While she was distracted, Amanda returned to the car. This time she had a newspaper on her hand. Ivy turned around and her eyes caught the news that was on the front page.

The headline stated that Michelle had regained her consciousness. Ivy immediately stiffened realizing what was happening. The mystery started to unravel.

mean Lionel

need to help

Ivy pleaded, vulnerably.

Help

what had happened. And yet she tactfully pretended

I want to stay here and see what will happen!" Ivy said.

quivering fingers

on the inside, she congratulated herself for being successful with

burning in Ivy's eyes left Amanda feeling delightful.

jealousy was the best poison. Together, they continued

now, Cassandra had finally reached her apartment. She

now. I have reached my destination," Cassandra

reply, she turned back and headed

his car door and jogged after her. With his sturdy hands, he grabbed her soft arms. He pulled her close and compelled her to gaze into his eyes.

you. I think you should come back and live

Cassandra were stupefied after those words came out from his

speak his mind. But deep down, he also felt relieved to have confessed his

he didn't get time to acknowledge his love towards her. Rufus and Ivy came in the picture; then everything was in a state of disorder.

on Rufus and Cassandra's life. His jealousy and hatred towards Rufus grew stronger and stronger

look so forlorn, Lionel's heart wept for her. He couldn't bear seeing her look so frustrated and disappointed.

in your senses? You and I got

broke free from Lionel's hold and glared at him. She sprinted to the

receding figure, Lionel

to get Cassandra had escaped from his hands. Unsatisfied, he got back to his

can't believe he is begging for her

had turned red with fury. She went

Ivy. As you saw, Cassandra rejected his proposal. There is

didn't intend to follow Lionel. She

she has