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.

Cloris acting as she wished without any consideration for other people. Still, the desolation on Cassandra's eyes

firmly believe that things

Rufus. She tried hard to understand her sister, but

she kept repeating to herself was that

Eventually,

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

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

counting cash. Making money

it? Are you

at Adrian with suspicion. It seemed impossible

right now. Isn't

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

out for a cup of coffee, 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

to shut off the whole building's security system and snuck into Lionel's office without anyone noticing. Just as quickly as he got

listened incredulously as he told his tale. She knew that Adrian was many things but not a

bank account now," she demanded.

400, 000 she had promised. Adrian looked at his bank statement with satisfaction. It felt so good to get work done. Then, he turned his gaze

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

I just completed a very difficult task for

as he kissed her, his breath getting

embrace. His kisses

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

focused on her new target now. Adrian

each other. It would be safer too, in case anyone went snooping. When push came

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

if it were going to jump out of his chest. Overwhelmed with

off! Adrian, don't force me to be

to no avail. Adrian

me. Curse me. Do whatever you want. I like

show some respect! I'm your friend's

lifted her legs to kick him but he managed to dodge them swiftly. He then pushed her to the ground and

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

he let out a

opened and a figure appeared and froze at the sight of them.

hell are you doing, Adrian?" the man shouted

was Joel. He immediately rushed towards them and pushed Adrian aside. Ivy hurriedly got up, wrapped her robe around her and ran to her bedroom.

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

She's my sister! How dare you!"

was at his wit's end and he gnashed his teeth with anger.

hand, barely looked at him. He calmly got to his feet and

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 now.