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.

was used to Cloris acting as she wished without any consideration for other people. Still, the desolation on Cassandra's eyes made him sorry

still too young to understand. I firmly believe that things will get better as

hard to understand her sister, but deep down, she

and Cassandra was no exception. The only thing she kept repeating to herself was that Cloris was still very young and that she

Eventually, Cassandra found herself

she was determined to stay patient and persist. In time, she believed that Cloris

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

counting cash. Making money was one of Adrian's biggest

you serious?" Ivy asked

at Adrian with suspicion. It seemed impossible

my ex-girlfriend happens to be Lionel's secretary right now. Isn't that lucky? The knife was right inside the butcher's

his own reaction when he found out about this. He could not believe his fortune!

keys from her purse when

way to shut off the whole building's security system and snuck into Lionel's office without anyone

as he told his tale. She knew that

bank account now,"

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

softly on her shoulders. Adrian felt an itch on his heart that he could not

time we did it together. I just completed a very difficult task for you. How about a little

murmured as he kissed her, his breath getting heavier and

to escape his embrace. His kisses

alone, Adrian! I've paid you! And we are

on her new target now. Adrian was

did not know each other. It would be safer too, in case anyone went snooping. When push came to

want it. Don't you remember how you threw yourself at me last time?" he

it felt as if it were going to

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

full strength but to no avail. Adrian was just too

you want. I like that. Show me what you've got," he answered.

of a bitch! Adrian, please, show some respect! I'm your

them swiftly. He then pushed her to

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

he let out a loud, savage

a figure appeared and froze

you doing, Adrian?" the man shouted

hurriedly got up, wrapped her robe around her

still seated on the ground. Joel's arrival was something he did not expect. The interruption

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

wit's end and he gnashed his

looked at him. He calmly got to his feet and replied with indifference,

not care much for his friend now. With the money he just received, he did not need him anymore. He was not worth