A Graduation Gift

A shiver ran down Cassandra's spine as she gave it a thought.

She remembered the exact location where Victor had found her. It was in front of the hotel she worked at, which meant that Rufus had always known where she worked. But since she fell ill, she had been remained at home, which meant that Rufus couldn't find her.

If Rufus knew where she worked then it was only a matter of time before he found her address, and further, about her relationship with Clark. It was clear that he would have come to see her privately very soon.

Due to the illness, her voice had become raspy and she had to resign from the hotel. Since her departure from the hotel, Rufus would cease to investigate the premises.

Besides, when Cassandra first met Rufus after their last break-up, Clark had interrupted them. The second time they met was, on the cruise ship, for Rufus and Amanda's engagement party. Clark had let his guard down and Rufus was able to meet Cassandra in the guest room where he had said those things to her.

Now, Cassandra's perception had straightened out. Clark had tried to stop her from meeting Rufus. While at the same time, he tried his best to shower Cassandra with affection. He wanted her to fall in love with him and marry him.

Once she had figured out the truth, Cassandra almost couldn't breathe.

If what Rufus had said was true, and her interpretation was correct, then it would appear that Clark was indeed a very manipulative and scheming person!

In order to approach Cassandra, he appointed her to work in his hotel. And he had been taking good care of her. He even generously arranged for her, and her mother, to live in his own mansion.

Clark knew very well that Cassandra didn't want to see Rufus. However, he made sure that the accommodation he arranged for her was right next to Rufus's house. It was obvious that Clark wanted her to see Rufus living with Amanda. He hoped that after seeing that, she would lose faith in Rufus and choose him instead.

And when Clark found out that Rufus had figured out where Cassandra worked, he made sure Cassandra's voice became hoarse. After that, he complimented her talent in art and tried his best to persuade her to give up her original job and to open an art gallery. Clark did all that because he didn't want Rufus to find her.

But Clark was human after all, and he was bound to make mistakes. He never anticipated that Rufus would discover Cassandra's location while Clark was busy flattering Edith. So when Rufus finally arrived at the house, Clark stood in his way, not to help Cassandra but to challenge Rufus.

He was intent on attacking Rufus from every direction. He was desperate to get Rufus in trouble. 'What had happened between him and Rufus?'

Cassandra furrowed her brows and scratched her head in confusion, wondering what was going on and why this was happening.

Back at the office, Clark stalled Amanda from leaving. He smiled viciously and deliberately walked to her.

"Amanda, an engaged woman. You seem to appear more charming now."

The cold smile still locked on his face. Clark moved closer to Amanda. He was like the devil himself and his every movement seemed to push Amanda over the edge.

"What… what are you doing here!"

Amanda was trembling so hard, and her voice had turned into a whimper.

me, honey. I just came here to make a deal with you. This deal is going to be

from her, and Amanda stretched out her hand, in an attempt to stop

Or I

voice shook.

learn from her. She's not

his words had struck Amanda hard.

me! He is my fiance!

didn't want to admit the cruel fact. The ease with which Clark mentioned

his mansion? Why does he

It restricted his elaborate plans. He couldn't carry out

difficult to make trades under Charlie's scrutiny.

me.

moment the words left her. To make matters worse,

Time to wake up and face reality. I heard that you feigned losing your memory to trick Rufus into getting engaged with you. There is no love between you two. If there is anything that makes you feel that Rufus has feelings for you, I'm pretty sure that it's his acting prowess. However, I feel that he doesn't even bother acting anymore. This drama is all about you. Don't you feel lonely? I'm so sorry for

eyes. Amanda instinctively knew that meant

"No!"

her spine

take it easy. Let's get down

back to sit on the sofa, far enough to

stared at Clark in

get straight to the point. You know that your father wants me to resign from the Dark Night Group, so that Rufus, his golden-child, can take my place. But I enjoy my work and I don't want to give it to Rufus. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is to persuade your father to change his mind and stop him from getting me

with unblinking cold eyes. She felt her

I was thinking about using you to get to him. However, it appears that he does not care for you as much as he

like a demon

"You can't hurt Rufus!"

was about Rufus and his safety. If Clark had decided to go against Rufus, then it

keep my position in the Dark Night Group, nothing will happen to Rufus. I

His cruel intent did not bother him at all.

believe that Clark would keep his word. 'Would Clark let

Amanda's hesitation amused Clark.

father, then when I'm done with Cassandra, I promise that

as soon as

You promise you won't

being tortured by Clark excited Amanda.