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.

any consideration for other people. Still, the desolation on Cassandra's eyes made him sorry for her. She still could not seem to let go of her

too young to understand. I firmly believe that things will

She tried hard to understand her sister, but deep down, she could not keep herself from being hurt by her

exception. The only thing she kept repeating to herself was

own prejudice. Eventually,

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

that contained the document he stole for her. Beaming widely, he remarked, "Here you

if he were counting cash. Making money was one of

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

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

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

to steal her keys from her purse when she excused herself to go to the lavatory. Before she could realize what had happened, he

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

She knew

account now,"

promised. Adrian looked at his bank statement with satisfaction. It felt so good to get work done. Then, he turned his gaze

on his heart that he

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

murmured as he kissed her, his breath getting heavier

escape his embrace. His

I've paid you! And we are even

new target now. Adrian

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 definitely would not let Adrian ruin

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

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

him away at full strength but to no avail. Adrian

whatever you

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

to kick him but he managed to dodge them swiftly. He then pushed her to the ground and went on top of

respect you. I will worship you as a man does to a woman. I

he let out a loud,

figure appeared and

you doing, Adrian?" the man shouted

Ivy hurriedly got up, wrapped her robe around

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

your mind? She's my sister!

his wit's end and he gnashed his teeth

looked at him. He calmly got to his feet and replied with indifference, "Your sister asked me to come over. That's the

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