A Graduation Gift

"Don't worry, I'm here. I'll do everything in my power to help you," he whispered softly into her ears.

His embrace was warm, melting away the ice Cassandra felt both physically and mentally from the whole ordeal. Cassandra looked up into his eyes, lost in the tenderness he was giving.

Across town, Ivy had a bright smile on her face. "Here is the document you asked,"

she said, handing over the flash drive she obtained from Adrian to Clark, and Clark's face lit up with excitement.

"Ivy, I cannot believe you took this risk for us. I don't know what to say."

He seemed truly touched by the gesture. Ivy gave a sigh of relief, her uneasy heart finally feeling more settled.

"No, don't worry about it. You know I'd do anything for you."

It should make hay while the sun shines. Ivy hurriedly expressed her attitude toward him.

"Did you get Joel to help you out? Did he get caught?" Clark inquired.

Joel was working in the Tang Group and Clark knew that it was a very convenient connection to have.

Ivy hesitated for a second. It hadn't been Joel who helped her but she wasn't about to tell Clark that it was Adrian who had stepped in and stole it from Lionel.

"He was careful and I don't believe anyone saw him."

lying and what Clark didn't know would

he was none the

end, he'll be a great fit for the Dawn Star Group. I'll tell Arthur to find a proper position. And he won't be bullied like he was over at the Tang

Clark

Tang Group fell and Dawn Star Group would rise to replace them. If Joel managed to weasel his way in, it wouldn't put all her efforts over the

Clark! That's so sweet." Ivy faked

But he barely noticed, transfixed by the flash drive he now held in his hands.

never lay a finger on Ivy. She was nothing to him but a chess piece in his big game and when her usefulness was exhausted, he would cast

getting late. You should go home. I'll call you when everything

possible. Ivy's heart sank,

interest in her, no matter how hard she tried. It was ridiculous.

quietly glanced down at her perfect frame. Any man would feel so lucky, but why did the one man she wanted not even take a

romance. Just the other day, he'd made love to Amanda right

be. I'll call my driver

on the keyboard. It was clear Ivy had overstayed her

herself after the disappointment, Ivy cracked

can find my own way home.

knew she'd have to be patient to gain the affections of such a wealthy bachelor. He was not as ignorant as Lionel nor as wild as Adrian.

the room

of Clark's lips. He inserted the USB drive

showed him everything he needed to bring Tang Group down, and more importantly, turn the Tang family against Rufus. It would be