A Graduation Gift

There was once an Emperor from the Tang Dynasty who asked his men to spur the flying horse at high speed to bring him lychees from miles and miles away all because his favorite concubine was very fond of them. Now, in a similar fashion, Rufus was willing to give Cassandra anything to make her happy.

"You bought this for me?"

Cassandra asked, bright-eyed and pleasantly surprised.

"Yes, and I have something very important to tell you. Actually, I bought this studio for you because I know that you don't want to stay home as a housewife. Let's face it, you love working! That said, I think it would be better for you to start your own business. That's better than working for other people. I got this for you to help you start,"

he replied as he looked at her with loving eyes.

Warmth filled Cassandra. What Rufus did was genuinely sincere and thoughtful.

On the other hand, she could not help but feel that she did not deserve such a wonderful gift.

"Okay, I know you don't want to accept it free, so how about you pay me rent? What do you think?" Rufus immediately suggested.

He definitely knew her very well. The hesitation on her face had betrayed her and Rufus knew exactly how to respond even before she could say anything.

Cassandra beamed with a smile as bright as sunshine.

"You are starting to know me very well," she remarked.

It touched her that Rufus seemed very accommodating to her personal sentiments and was willing to compromise.

"I'm very flattered. Anyway, all you have to do now is think of what you want to do with this place!" he replied with satisfaction.

The smile on her face was enough to put him at ease.

Cassandra's happiness made him feel invincible.

Cassandra cocked her head with thought. There were no ideas at the top of her head at the moment.

"You don't have to answer right now. Take your time! For now, let's find somewhere to eat," Rufus suggested.

Then, he took his coat and led Cassandra out with his arm around her shoulders. Cassandra, in turn, leaned against him as they walked to a restaurant that served Western cuisine.

In its pleasant ambiance, Rufus and Cassandra found a table and took their seats.

Not long after they did, though, Arthur and Cloris walked in.

They immediately spotted Rufus and Cassandra as they entered. Likewise, the couple saw Arthur and Cloris as well.

Cloris rolled her eyes and turned towards the opposite side of the restaurant. She, apparently, had no plans of coming over and saying hello.

With knitted eyebrows, Rufus examined Cassandra's reaction from the corner of his eyes.

"Your younger sister seems to have issues," Rufus whispered.

the desolation on Cassandra's eyes made him sorry for her.

I firmly believe that things will get better as she grows

said, more to herself than to Rufus. She tried hard to understand her sister, but deep down, she could not

openly hated her at all times, and Cassandra was no exception. The only thing she kept repeating to herself was that Cloris was still very young and that she would soon outgrow her

Cloris didn't set aside her own prejudice. Eventually, Cassandra found herself

persist. In time, she believed that Cloris

house, Adrian passed her a flash disk that contained the document he stole for her. Beaming widely, he remarked, "Here

he were counting cash. Making money was one of

Are you serious?" Ivy asked in

Adrian with suspicion. It seemed impossible for her that he

secretary right now. Isn't that

He could still recall his own reaction when

of coffee, and there, managed to steal her keys from her purse when she

and snuck into Lionel's office without anyone noticing. Just as quickly as he

knew that Adrian was many things but not a

me your bank account

looked at his bank statement with satisfaction. It felt so good to get

as her long, curly hair rested softly on her shoulders. Adrian felt an itch on his heart that he could

I just completed a very difficult task for you.

kissed her, his breath getting

his embrace. His kisses

me alone, Adrian! I've paid you! And

focused on her new target now.

as if they did not know each other. It would be safer too, in case anyone went snooping. When push came to shove, she definitely would not

baby. Don't be shy. I know you want it. Don't you remember how you

that it felt as if it were going to jump out of his chest. Overwhelmed with desire, he

off! Adrian, don't force me to be rude!" Ivy

tried to push him away at full strength but to no avail. Adrian was just too strong for her.

me. Curse me. Do whatever you want. I like that. Show me what you've

of a bitch! Adrian, please, show some respect! I'm your friend's sister!" she

him but he managed to dodge them swiftly. He then pushed

not just going to respect you. I will worship you as a man does to a woman. I will give you

he let out a loud,

a figure appeared and

Adrian?" the man

hurriedly got up,

on the ground. Joel's arrival was something he did

lost your mind? She's my sister! How dare you!" Joel shouted in

end and he gnashed his

on the other hand, barely looked at him. He calmly got to his feet and replied with indifference, "Your

not care much for his friend now. With the money he just received, he