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.

people. Still, the desolation on Cassandra's eyes made him sorry for

that things will get

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

easily with a sibling who 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 irrational aversion

her own prejudice. Eventually,

she was determined to stay patient and persist. In time, she believed that Cloris would eventually accept her

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

Making money was one of Adrian's

this really it? Are you

It seemed impossible for her

happens to be Lionel's secretary right now. Isn't that lucky? The knife was right inside

recall his own reaction when he found

her purse when she excused herself to go to the lavatory. Before she could

Lionel's office without anyone noticing. Just as quickly as he got the keys, he copied the documents and

his tale. She knew that Adrian was many

your bank account now," she demanded.

with satisfaction. It felt so good to get work done.

nightgown as her long, curly hair rested softly on her shoulders. Adrian felt an itch on his heart that he could not somehow manage to scratch. Suddenly, he stepped forward, pulled

time we did it together. I just completed a very difficult

kissed her, his breath getting

to escape his embrace. His kisses

I've paid you!

focused on her new target now.

preferred to never see him again, as if they did not know each other. It would be safer too, in case anyone went snooping. When push came to shove, she

it. Don't you remember

it felt as if it were going to jump out of his chest. Overwhelmed with desire, he could barely control himself.

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

him away at full strength but to no avail. Adrian

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

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

them swiftly. He then pushed her to

you as a man does to a woman. I will give

as he let out a

appeared

the hell are you doing, Adrian?"

Ivy hurriedly got up,

left still seated on the ground. Joel's arrival was something he did not

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

at his wit's end and he gnashed his

him. He calmly got to his feet and

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