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

to understand. I firmly believe that

her sister, but deep down, she could not keep herself from being

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

Eventually, Cassandra found herself accustomed to

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

the document he stole for her. Beaming

if he were counting cash. Making money was one of

Are you serious?" Ivy

impossible

right now. Isn't that lucky? The knife

with a smug expression on his face. He could still recall his own reaction

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

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

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

bank account now," she

then transferred the 400, 000 she had promised. Adrian looked at his bank statement with satisfaction. It felt so good to

her shoulders. Adrian felt an itch on his heart that he could not somehow manage

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

murmured as he kissed her, his breath

his embrace. His kisses disgusted

paid you! And we are

her new target now. Adrian was

would be safer too, in case anyone went snooping. When push came to

Don't you remember how you threw yourself at me

it were going to jump out of his chest. Overwhelmed with desire, he could barely control

me to be rude!" Ivy

at full strength but to

you want. I like that. Show me what you've got,"

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

swiftly. He

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

as he let out a loud, savage laugh.

door opened and a figure appeared and froze at the sight

are you doing, Adrian?" the man shouted with rage.

Joel. He immediately rushed towards them 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.

sister! How

wit's end and

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

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