A Graduation Gift

Amidst the sound of jet engines roaring overhead coupled with the pleasant voice of the airport intercom announcing the next flight, Cassandra bid Lyndsy farewell.

Cassandra wanted so badly to go with her, but Lyndsy refused, insisting that she should go alone. Given the circumstances, Cassandra had no choice but respect her decision.

Fortunately, Rufus had already arranged for the best doctor and medical care that money could buy, so Cassandra believed everything would be alright.

"Lyndsy, I'm always here whenever you have a problem,"

Cassandra said. A strange gut feeling made her uneasy, she choked back her words as she repeatedly asked Lyndsy if she would be okay.

"Cassandra, don't say that you'll wait for me, okay? Go and work at the TY Group since Stella had already gone there. I'm worried about you because you're the only one working at the office now,"

Lyndsy held Cassandra's hand firmly and consoled her. She felt utterly sad seeing Cassandra's concerned look.

"Stop overthinking. You're still my boss unless you call a press conference and tell everyone that you're leaving the industry forever!"

Cassandra refused to let Lyndsy get too stressed. The most important thing right now was for her to acclimate herself to the treatment.

Lyndsy's body turned rigid for a moment, but soon went back to normal, and a smile formed on her lips.

"I'm so lucky to have known you, Cassandra. You're the best girl I have ever met! You're generous, kindhearted, strong, independent and above all, responsible..."

Cassandra interjected before she could finish, "Wait, wait, stop. Lyndsy, you're my boss. Why would you flatter me like that? More of that and I might just turn arrogant!"

Cassandra teased Lyndsy with a lighthearted smile, but she was actually deeply touched.

She felt that Lyndsy understood her on a personal level. Their mutual trust for each other relieved her.

"Cassandra, please, please take care of yourself. Always aim for your own happiness!"

Without warning, Lyndsy reached out and embraced Cassandra tightly as she whispered into her ear.

"Don't worry, Lyndsy, I will. You be well, and brave the treatment. Don't ever falter,"

Cassandra replied as she returned the embrace and stroked her back softly. She felt a twinge of sadness in her heart.

She felt extremely guilty because she still hadn't figured out who set Lyndsy up.

The two girls were actually bidding farewell as if they would never see each other again. This made Cassandra feel utterly empty.

When they went their separate ways, she felt a little lost, wandering about not knowing where to go exactly.

got lost in the thought, pondering on what to do with Lyndy's things. She then decided that she would move them out of the office. They had signed the leasing contract to a man who worked

was about to book for a ride-share, a familiar black sedan pulled up slowly in front of her.

window sunk, and Lionel's head stuck out of the window with a big, fat smile on his face.

here to see someone off as well. Where are you headed?

smile. In truth, he had

can

at him. Her face turned grim, and she stepped aside. She wanted nothing to do with

Rufus didn't go into the details, but she definitely smelled something fishy. All the more reason why she

nothing wrong if you treat me like a

the same young, naive girl anymore. She just

to Cassandra, to keep chatting with her.

count on Rufus right now. I have an extremely important bid right now that the Tang Group is ready to win. As you know, the design aspect has always been our weakness, so I

with a serious tone, all

Cassandra turned her head towards Lionel. This

documents with me. I'm asking you this because I think of you as a friend. I know you can't stand idly by and watch Tang Group miss this huge opportunity

had put everything into this bid, to conquer or to die.

moment, torn between going straight home or helping

couldn't persuade Rufus to breath life onto the Tang Group, so her only way to help was this.

Your car can

hand reached out to hail a passing cab. She still wouldn't want to be alone with Lionel in

drove

and less frequented by people.

the bidding documents from Lionel's hands and carefully

still needs some highlights though, so it can really stand out. I'll tell you about possible modifications when I have some

bidding documents and promptly stood up to leave. Lionel

you… you're just leaving

that, huh? Without even really

inspiration. I remember every detail of the design. I'll

quickly, shaking off Lionel's hand. His mere touch made her extremely

sit down please. I still have more to

moment. He wasn't just here for the

thought for a moment, then

"So, what is it?"

thought Lionel had something more important to tell her other than the design documents, but she really had

Come back to the Tang

Designing was indeed the weak link for the Tang Group. If Cassandra could come back, they'd definitely come out on

let out a sigh, "We've talked about this. I won't