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.

other people. Still, the desolation

firmly believe that things will get

sister, but deep down, she could not keep herself from being hurt by her indifference.

she kept repeating to herself was that Cloris was still very young and that she

prejudice. Eventually, Cassandra found herself accustomed to her

and persist. In time, she believed that Cloris would eventually

passed her a flash disk that contained the document he stole for

were counting cash. Making money was one of Adrian's

you serious?" Ivy asked in disbelief.

eyebrows, she looked at Adrian with suspicion. It seemed impossible for her

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

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

purse when she excused

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

incredulously as he told his tale. She knew that

me your bank account now,"

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

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

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

his breath getting heavier and

to escape his embrace. His kisses

paid you!

focused on her new target now. Adrian was a distraction.

would be safer too, in case anyone went snooping. When push came to shove, she definitely would not let Adrian

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

were going to jump out of his chest. Overwhelmed with desire,

force me to be rude!" Ivy

him away at full strength but to no avail. Adrian was

you want. I like that. Show me what you've

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

he managed to dodge them swiftly. He then pushed her to the

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

he let out

and a figure appeared and

doing, Adrian?" the man shouted

aside. Ivy hurriedly got up, wrapped

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

lost your mind? She's my sister!

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 replied with indifference, "Your sister asked me

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