A Graduation Gift

Clark looked down at the envelope in Cassandra's hand, frowning.

"Cassandra, what do you mean by this?" he asked, almost in an inquiring tone.

Even though the envelope was closed, he could deduce by its bulging shape that it was filled with money.

"Mr. Ji, I am sorry I've troubled you for so long. My sister is back. It is going to be really inconvenient for you if the three of us continue staying in your house. I have talked to my mother. She and my sister will move back to our own house. As for me, I will be with Lyndsy, so I won't be coming back very often. I looked up the rent in this area, so this is an approximate number for the days we've stayed here,"

Cassandra said, looking apologetic but at the same time, indifferent.

"Cassandra, I really don't care about the money. I only want to help you."

Clark seemed anxious and discomforted.

"I know that, Mr. Ji. But I don't want anyone to think of me as someone who takes advantage of others. You must keep this money as rent."

Cassandra extended her hand to Clark, determined to keep it there till he accepted it.

"Why are you acting this way? Is there anything I've done wrong? Is it about the place? Why do you have to leave? You don't like it?"

He feigned a sad look, while trying to fathom what her real intention was.

'It seems like she has decided to go back to Rufus. Otherwise, why would she hurry to leave in this way?' he surmised.

To confirm his suspicion, the expression on Cassandra's face changed as she finally decided to tell Clark the truth.

"Clark...Rufus and I...have decided to be back together," she said in a low voice.

The moment she said those few words she felt relieved. It felt good to finally say it.

"Are you sure, Cassandra? What happens to Amanda?" he asked, shaking his head.

What he didn't know was Amanda had done something terribly silly, which Rufus eventually found out. So he still attempted to stir Cassandra's aversion for Rufus by bringing up Amanda.

"They are going to dismiss the engagement soon."

about Amanda. She could sympathize with her, but there was no room for such sympathy

some space and freedom, while being

not to make Rufus love her, but to acquire him, which, in turn only

if that's what you really want...All I can do is wish you all the best. But still, you should take some time to make a wiser decision. Both of us know, Rufus is not as simple

suspicion, almost as if he knew something about Rufus

you for helping me all this time,"

long time.

Please don't hesitate in asking for

too made himself sound generous, hiding the hostility he truly felt.

"Surely."

was nonchalant as her heart filled

hadn't imagined he would let her go so easily. It was rather unexpected for him to behave so reasonably. It really didn't take a lot of effort

off, making her

who looked like she had seen a ghost.

Rufus and Cassandra getting back together?

closer and closer to her, the insanity in his eyes sent a shiver down

she had stopped seeing

a leaf in chilled autumn wind. She felt like the

I should never have trusted you. I asked you to convince Charlie. Why is he summoning all the members back to the

summoning, his heart started to beat faster. He felt cheated, defeated, frustrated, and so

aren't suitable to be my

have to face such a demon! Why didn't she have the strength to fight

seemed like there was nobody to help

frightened look on Amanda's face fueled Clark's

desk. The office looked like a war

follow my instructions, otherwise you

heart was in her mouth,

you think Charlie would be able to handle me? Or did you think Rufus would beat me?

us to anyone, I will show both your father and Rufus what a whore like you looks like when in bed

a maniac, as a mocking and brutal smile crept across

of them in the bed together. He had even shown the screenshots to her before. She had

claw was going to grab her in the dark. Tears continued trickling