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.

Still, the desolation on Cassandra's eyes made him sorry for her. She still could not

understand. I firmly believe that things will

tried hard to understand her sister, but deep

she kept repeating to herself was

Eventually, Cassandra

time, she believed that Cloris would eventually

contained the document he stole for her. Beaming widely, he remarked,

cash. Making money was one of Adrian's biggest

this really it? Are you serious?" Ivy asked in disbelief.

with suspicion. It seemed impossible for her that he would manage to acquire it so quickly.

it or not, my ex-girlfriend happens to be Lionel's secretary right now. Isn't that lucky? The knife was right inside

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

cup of coffee, and there, managed to steal her keys from her purse when she excused herself to

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

knew that Adrian was many things

bank account now,"

with satisfaction. It felt so good to get work done. Then, he turned his gaze to

wearing a thin robe over her 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 Ivy towards him and put his lips on her

you since the last time we did it together. I just completed a very difficult task for you. How about a little bonus reward,

as he kissed her, his breath getting heavier and

embrace. His kisses

Adrian! I've paid

target now. Adrian was a distraction.

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

shy. I know you want it. Don't you remember how you threw yourself at me last

intoxicated him. His heartbeat was so fast that it felt as if it were going to jump out of his chest. Overwhelmed with desire, he could barely

force me to be rude!" Ivy

at full strength but to no avail. Adrian

Do whatever you want. I like that.

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

kick him but he managed to dodge them swiftly. He then pushed

will worship you as a man does to a woman. I will give you my all and

let out a loud,

the door opened and a figure appeared and

the hell are you doing, Adrian?" the man

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

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

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

was at his wit's end and

got to his feet and

he just received, he