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?"

have made up his mind. He stared at

"Okay, I won't,"

be my fault if others

squinted at the woman who sat before him. She was no longer the innocent girl who he had loved very much. Now, she had become

of more power

returned from recording the program. The moment she entered the door, Cassandra greeted her and removed her shoes for her. She had been quite worried.

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

little worn out. Cassandra couldn't stand it anymore.

okay... Ah? You seem to have

Cassandra with surprise. Cassandra's voice

covered her throat, which was completely

see, credit goes to Clark. 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 to

praise Clark. Cassandra immediately felt a

that Clark brought to her, her throat just began to recover. But Edith could

it were not for her and her condition, she would

think we should relocate. It's not

not want Clark to manipulate her through Edith.

very sensitive at Cassandra

it's very

refused immediately. She knew what Cassandra

that Clark was perfect for Cassandra. In order to find a comfortable

would be better to live closer to the office so that I

looked for a variety of excuses and reasons that would prompt Edith to agree to leave the

been in the office almost every day. You definitely need personal space away from it. Don't follow her words. Just live here," said

read her daughter's

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

"The man should definitely pay some price if he wants to pursue a

was curt

what to say anymore, she quietly helped Edith carry the bags into the house.

no way you can trick me, little girl, ' she

back to her bedroom

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

heard a knock on the window. Cassandra was jolted out of her daze. Then she went to the window and opened it only to find that it was Rufus standing outside.

lips was curved in a wicked

propped his hand on the window sill and effortlessly jumped into the

me?" asked