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

to understand. I firmly believe that

to herself than to Rufus. She tried hard to understand her sister,

could breathe 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

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

In time, she believed that Cloris would eventually accept her as a sister.

Ivy's house, Adrian passed her a flash disk that contained the document

glowed as if he were counting cash. Making money

this really it? Are you serious?" Ivy asked

with suspicion. It seemed impossible for

ex-girlfriend happens to be Lionel's secretary right

He could still recall his own reaction when he found out about this. He could not believe

and there, managed to steal her keys from her purse when she excused herself to go to the lavatory. Before she could realize what had happened, he had them duplicated and returned.

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

he told his tale. She knew

bank account now,"

400, 000 she had promised. Adrian looked at his bank statement with satisfaction. It felt

on her shoulders. Adrian felt an itch on his heart that he could not somehow manage to

last time we did it together. I just completed a very difficult task for you.

as he kissed her, his breath getting heavier and heavier.

his embrace.

I've paid

was focused on her new target now.

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 let

be shy. I know you want it. Don't you remember how you threw yourself at me last time?" he said in between

scent intoxicated him. His heartbeat was so fast that it felt as if it were going to jump out of his

off! Adrian, don't force me to

full strength but to no avail. Adrian was just too strong for her.

be rude to me. Beat me. Curse me. Do whatever you want. I like that. Show me what you've got," he answered.

some respect! I'm your friend's sister!"

managed to dodge them swiftly. He then

a man does to a woman. I will give

said as he let out a loud,

the door opened and a figure appeared and froze at the sight of

Adrian?" the man

aside. Ivy hurriedly got up, wrapped her robe around her and ran to

Joel's arrival was something he did not expect. The interruption

my sister! How dare you!" Joel

end and he gnashed

to his feet and replied with

did not care much for his friend now. With the money he just received, he did not need him anymore. He was not worth more than a piece of shit to him