A Graduation Gift

Ivy stared at Lionel, undaunted.

Her target was not Lionel, she needn't care about offending his sensitivities.

"You'd better keep your mouth shut about this. Don't say a word about it to another soul!" hissed Lionel.

He gritted his teeth in warning. But, there was a discernable trace of panic in his eyes.

"It's not a big secret at all. Even if I am not the one to divulge it, someone else will certainly let it out. You may have had the ability to conceal it for a year or two. But do you think you can conceal it for a lifetime?" Ivy's voice rang out cruelly.

Looking at Lionel's flurried appearance satisfied Ivy's sadism. 'Lionel, remember how ruthless you were in your hurry to kick me out? I think it's a little too late to act coy, no?'

"I don't care about how other people will find out. All in all, don't be the one to spill it out. Remember, just keep your mouth shut."

Lionel's words were a warning. Ivy, however, was untouched. She just smiled with disdain.

"Ok, but you have to help me with one thing, Lionel."

Ivy's eyes gleamed momentarily. She might as well use Lionel since he needed her help anyway.

"What is it?"

Lionel looked nervous, he did not know what this cunning woman wanted.

"The Tang Group has imprisoned my brother Joel for plagiarism. Now I want you to help me set him free."

Ivy sedately cocked her chin at Lionel. Now that Rufus was no longer in the Tang group. It would not be difficult for Lionel to release Joel.

Lionel was a little stunned. Suddenly a thought crossed his mind and he looked at Ivy in surprise.

"Is he your brother? What else has he done for you before?"

Ivy had never mentioned this before, so Lionel was quite shocked.

"Nothing! Didn't I just put him in Tang Group to help you? Will you help me to release him or not?" asked Ivy.

She didn't want to entertain any further questions from Lionel. After all, Joel had damaged the reputation of the Tang group.

Lionel thought for a while. His mind raced, trying to figure out if Ivy still had some ammo against him. If he refused her, she would certainly use that against him. It seemed that all she wanted was to get Joel out and that was not difficult for him to do.

"Okay, I will help you with your brother. But you should remember to keep your mouth shut and not leak out any information to anyone! You hear me?"

his

"Okay, I won't,"

won't be my fault if others find out...' And a

before him. She was no longer the innocent girl who

all could a person do in his or her manic pursuit of more power and endless money? Would he or

moment she entered the door, Cassandra greeted her and removed her shoes for her. She had

Nowadays you return much later

looked a little worn out. Cassandra

Ah? You seem to have recovered your

at Cassandra with surprise. Cassandra's voice indeed sounded normal.

covered her throat, which was completely

He helps you with the doctor and brings you the honey and everything you need. You should really cherish him since he is so good

immediately seized the opportunity to praise Clark. Cassandra immediately felt a buzz

that Clark brought to her, her throat just began to recover.

was only because of Edith that she became close to Clark. If it were not for her and her condition, she would never have agreed to Clark to live here in his

I think we should relocate.

Clark to manipulate her through Edith.

very sensitive

it's very

She knew what Cassandra was

was perfect for Cassandra. In order to find a comfortable life for her daughter, Edith was unwilling to leave Clark's house.

better to live closer to the office so that I

a variety of excuses and reasons that would prompt Edith to

away from it. Don't

glanced at Cassandra. She could read her daughter's thoughts, but she could not make herself agree.

reminded that I live on his charity. I

only simple sentences, "The man should definitely pay some price if he wants to

curt

anymore, she quietly helped

'Hum, there's no way you

her bedroom in a daze.

voice grew better every day. But her predicament was getting bigger and bigger. Clark was definitely not as simple as he seemed. Then what was

out of her daze. Then she went to the window

his lips was curved in

hand on the window sill and effortlessly jumped into the room. Before she knew it, she

me?" asked Rufus.