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."

was reluctant to talk about Amanda. She could sympathize with her, but there was no room for such sympathy in love.

but giving each other some space and

Rufus love her,

all the best. But still, you should take some time

suspicion, almost as if he knew something about Rufus Cassandra wasn't aware of. He sighed and trailed off without saying anything

time,"

to get rid of Clark for a long

mention it. Please don't hesitate in asking for help

too made himself sound generous, hiding

"Surely."

tone was nonchalant as her

easily. It was rather unexpected for him to behave so reasonably. It really didn't take a lot of

off, making her feel unsettled.

in front of Amanda, who looked like she had

Rufus and Cassandra getting

and closer to her, the

fear. A nightmare that she had stopped seeing long ago was visiting her again in her own

She felt like

trusted you. I asked you to convince Charlie. Why is he summoning all the members back to the group headquarters?

beat faster. He felt cheated, defeated, frustrated, and so he immediately headed

suitable

rolled down her cheeks in streams. Why did she have to face such a demon! Why

seemed like there was nobody to

on Amanda's face fueled Clark's fury further.

off Amanda's desk. The office looked like a war field.

me warn you. You better follow

heart was in her

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

what happened between us to anyone, I will show both

maniac, as a mocking and brutal smile crept

the bed together. He had even shown the screenshots to her before. She had tried to fetch the original

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