A Graduation Gift

"Cassandra, are you still keeping in touch with Rufus?"

Stella suddenly asked. The tone of Cassandra's voice baffled her, so she got a little bit worried.

That question seemed to have pulled Cassandra back into reality. Looking at her dearest friends, she thought that there was nothing to hide from them.

"Yes, I actually am. Rufus told me that, for a while now, Amanda has been so depressed and emotionally unstable. And because of her condition, he had been backed into a corner and had no choice but to get engaged to her to keep her in check..."

Before Cassandra could finish what she was trying to say, Stella abruptly slammed her hand onto the table and stood up.

"Cassandra, you've always been such a smart woman. How could you easily fall for his sweet lies so easily? The persons involved would find it hard to see the bigger picture, but from someone who doesn't really have anything to do with it, it seems to me that Rufus just wants to fool around with both you and Amanda at the same time. And you're actually dumb enough to believe him. This is getting on my nerves!"

Stella yelled out of anger, with her face burning with intense rage. Since she had been frank with Cassandra, it was plain as day that she didn't like Rufus. And now, the thought of Rufus playing with Cassandra's emotions was driving her insane.

"Cassandra, you would always think rationally when you're working, but how could you be so ignorant when it comes to your relationships?"

With her brows deeply furrowed, Lyndsy had the same opinion as Stella. She believed that Rufus was a man who should not be trusted.

Cassandra that Stella and Lyndsy would get bent out of shape. Stretching out her arms, she grabbed Stella's and

I understand how you feel about this matter. But I have faith in Rufus. This would be the last time, so I'm willing to take the risk. In any case,

Lyndsy glanced at one another, both clearly at such a loss for words.

what could end

just waved her hand. They knew full well that Cassandra could be so hardheaded sometimes, and whenever she was already dead set on doing something, no one would be able to make her change her

my mind, but I don't

was somewhat wavering. Glancing at Cassandra and Stella, she had a look of hesitation written all over her

is it? Don't worry. You can tell me

on Lyndsy, seeming to be a bit confused. As far as she knew,

Entertainment right now. I assume you're aware that TY Entertainment is actually a subsidiary of

with the latter simply bobbing her head in agreement, but still

he had met face-to-face with the chairman of the

lips a bit hard, Lyndsy was visibly still doubtful. The expression she had on her

under the radar and rarely shows up in public. Apparently, he was the first major client of TY Securities, so the chairman welcomed him personally. If I remember correctly, I