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.

acting as she wished without any consideration for other people. Still, the desolation on Cassandra's eyes made him sorry for her. She still could not seem to

that things will get better as she grows older,"

her sister, but deep down, she could not keep herself from being hurt by

who openly hated her at all times, and Cassandra was no exception. The only thing she kept repeating to herself was

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

In time, she believed that

a flash disk that contained the document he stole

Making money was one of Adrian's

this really it? Are you serious?" Ivy asked in disbelief.

eyebrows, she looked at Adrian with suspicion. It seemed impossible for her that he would manage

not, my ex-girlfriend happens to be Lionel's secretary right now. Isn't that lucky? The knife

on his face. He could still recall his own

from her purse when she excused herself to go to the lavatory. Before she could realize what had

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

he told his tale. She knew

me your bank account now,"

she had promised. Adrian looked at his bank statement with satisfaction. It felt so good to

heart that he could not somehow manage to scratch. Suddenly, he stepped forward, pulled Ivy towards him and put his lips on her bare neck.

since the last time we did it together. I just completed a

kissed her, his breath getting heavier

embrace.

paid you!

focused on her new target now. Adrian was

be safer too, in case anyone went snooping. When push came to

you remember

that it felt as if it were

me to be

tried to push him away at full strength but to

to me. Beat me. Curse me. Do whatever you want. I like that. Show me

bitch! Adrian, please, show some respect! I'm

to dodge them swiftly. He

you. I will worship you as a man does to a woman. I will give you my all and

said as he let out a loud,

opened and a figure appeared and froze at the

are you doing, Adrian?" the man

and pushed Adrian aside. Ivy hurriedly

seated on the ground. Joel's arrival was

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

at his wit's end and he gnashed his teeth

at him. He calmly got to his feet and replied

With the money he just received, he did not need him anymore. He was not worth more than a piece of shit to