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.

now, he 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

understand her sister, but deep

at all times, and Cassandra was no exception. The only thing she kept repeating to

prejudice. Eventually, Cassandra found herself accustomed

she believed that Cloris would

a flash disk that contained the document he stole

counting cash. Making money was one of

it? Are you serious?" Ivy asked in

she looked at Adrian with suspicion. It seemed impossible for her that he would manage to acquire it so

Lionel's secretary right now. Isn't that lucky? The knife was right inside the butcher's

on his face. He could still recall his own reaction when he

managed to steal her keys from her purse when she excused herself to go

then found a way to shut off the whole building's security system and snuck into Lionel's office without anyone noticing. Just as quickly as he got the keys, he copied the documents and slipped out

his tale. She knew that Adrian was many things but

me your bank account now,"

promised. Adrian looked at his bank statement with satisfaction. It felt so

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

together. I just completed a very difficult task

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

to escape his embrace. His kisses

me alone, Adrian! I've paid you!

was focused on her new target now.

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 definitely would not let Adrian ruin her

remember how you threw yourself at me last time?" he said in

were going to jump out of his

don't force me to

away at full strength but to no avail. Adrian was just too

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!"

swiftly. He then pushed her to the ground and went on

man does to a woman. I will give

let out a loud, savage laugh.

the door opened and a figure appeared and

the hell are you doing, Adrian?" the man shouted with

immediately rushed towards them and pushed Adrian aside. Ivy hurriedly got up, wrapped her

seated on the ground. Joel's arrival was something

lost your mind? She's my sister!

end and he gnashed

He calmly got to his feet and replied with indifference, "Your sister asked me

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