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?"

appeared to have made up his mind. He stared at Ivy.

"Okay, I won't,"

won't be my fault if others find out...' And a smile played on her lips.

him. She was no longer the innocent girl who he had

in his or her manic pursuit of more power and endless

time Edith returned from recording the program. The moment she entered the door, Cassandra greeted her and removed her shoes

back so late? Nowadays you return much later than I do. Are you tired?"

a little worn out. Cassandra couldn't stand

You seem to have recovered your

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

covered her throat, which

goes to Clark. He helps you with the doctor and brings you the honey

Cassandra

eating the honey that Clark brought to her, her throat just began to recover.

to Clark. If it were not for her and her

think we should relocate. It's not good to live

did not want Clark to

very sensitive

find it's very comfortable

refused immediately. She knew what Cassandra was thinking.

perfect for Cassandra. In order to find a comfortable life for her daughter,

that it would be better to live closer to the office so that I can handle work

for a variety of excuses and reasons that would prompt Edith

away from it.

glanced at Cassandra. She could read her daughter's

I pay the rent, I get reminded that I live on his charity. I feel so ashamed

persuade Edith while Edith retorted with only simple sentences, "The man should definitely pay some price if he wants to pursue a woman. It's just a little rent. Rest assured, Clark does not care

reply was curt and

what to say anymore, she quietly helped Edith

there's no way you can trick me, little girl, '

back to her bedroom in a

was getting bigger and bigger. Clark was definitely not as simple as he seemed. Then what was the truth that they didn't know?

window. Cassandra was jolted out of her daze. Then she went

lips was curved in

and effortlessly jumped into the room. Before she knew it, she was

me?" asked