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."

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

some space and freedom, while being loyal to

her, but to acquire him, which, in turn only drove him

But still, you should take some time to make a wiser decision. Both of us know, Rufus is not as simple as

about Rufus Cassandra wasn't aware of. He sighed and trailed off

you for helping me all this time," Cassandra said with a

had wanted to get rid of Clark for a long time. It felt terrible

don't hesitate in asking for help in the

hiding the hostility he truly felt.

"Surely."

nonchalant as her heart

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

making her

in front of Amanda, who looked

are Rufus and Cassandra getting back

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

had stopped seeing

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

trusted you. I asked you to convince Charlie. Why is he

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

suitable to be

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

like there was

Amanda's face fueled

all the documents off Amanda's desk. The office looked

better follow my instructions, otherwise you will face serious

fear. Her heart

handle me? Or did you think Rufus

anyone, I will show both your

maniac, as a mocking and brutal

the screenshots to her before. She had tried to fetch the original video from him

claw