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."

sympathize with her, but there was no room for such sympathy in

but giving each other some space and freedom, while being loyal to

Rufus love her, but

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

if he knew something about Rufus Cassandra wasn't

you for helping me all this time," Cassandra

long time. It felt

hesitate in asking for help

made himself sound generous, hiding

"Surely."

was nonchalant as her heart filled

for him to behave so reasonably. It really didn't take

was off, making her feel unsettled.

Amanda, who looked

Rufus and Cassandra getting back together? What

her. As he drew closer and closer to her, the insanity in his eyes sent a

A nightmare that she had stopped

yet Amanda stood shaking like a leaf in chilled autumn wind. She felt like the walls

smart? That no one would be able to see through your silly tricks? I should never have trusted you. I asked you to convince Charlie. Why is he summoning all the members back to the group headquarters?

heart started to beat faster. He felt cheated, defeated, frustrated, and so he immediately headed to Amanda's office to vent it

suitable to

cheeks in streams. Why did she have to face such a demon! Why didn't she have

seemed like there was

frightened look on Amanda's face fueled

desk. The office

better follow my instructions, otherwise

Her heart was in her mouth,

handle me? Or

what happened between us to anyone, I will show both your

his head like a maniac, as a mocking and brutal

a video of them in the bed together. He had even shown the screenshots to her

at her this way, she felt an eerie fear, as if a claw was going to grab her in the dark. Tears continued