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.

people. Still, the desolation on

that things will get better as she grows older,"

herself than to Rufus. She tried hard to understand her sister, but deep

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

set aside her own prejudice. Eventually, Cassandra found herself accustomed to

time, she believed that Cloris would eventually accept her

the document he stole for her. Beaming

glowed as if he were counting cash. Making money was one of Adrian's biggest

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impossible for her that he

right now. Isn't that lucky? The knife was right inside the

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

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

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

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

your bank account

bank statement with satisfaction. It felt so good to get work done.

softly on her shoulders. Adrian felt an itch on his heart that he could not somehow manage to scratch. Suddenly, he stepped forward, pulled

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

murmured as he kissed her, his breath getting heavier and

his embrace. His kisses disgusted

me alone, Adrian! I've paid

target

as if they did not know each other. It would be safer too, in

be shy. I know you want it. Don't you remember how you

intoxicated him. His heartbeat was so fast that it felt as if it were going to jump out of

me to

full strength but to no avail. Adrian was just too strong

rude to me. Beat me. Curse me. Do whatever you want. I like that. Show

of a bitch! Adrian, please, show some respect! I'm your friend's sister!" she exclaimed

swiftly. He then pushed her to

as a man does to a woman. I will give you my all and you can count on

as he let out a loud,

and a figure appeared and froze at the sight

the hell are you doing, Adrian?"

and pushed Adrian aside. Ivy hurriedly got up, wrapped her robe around her and

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

She's my sister! How dare

his wit's end and he gnashed his teeth

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

care much for his friend now. With the money he just received, he did not