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."

Clark didn't know

he was none the wiser, as she expected.

end, he'll be a great fit for the Dawn Star Group.

that Clark so easily offered

If Joel managed to weasel his way in, it wouldn't put all her efforts over the past few years

Clark! That's so sweet." Ivy faked

him. But he barely noticed, transfixed by the flash drive he now

attempts to flirt had not gotten past him. He sneered silently. He would never lay a finger on Ivy. She was nothing to him but a chess piece

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

Ivy's heart sank, disappointed he hadn't insinuated that she stayed over with him.

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

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

the other day, he'd made love

got somewhere to be. I'll call my driver to get

his desk and began to tap away on the keyboard. It was clear Ivy had

the disappointment, Ivy cracked

I can find my own way

the affections of such a wealthy bachelor. He was not as ignorant as Lionel nor as wild as Adrian.

Ivy left the room quietly.

a faint smile crept onto the corner of Clark's lips. He inserted the USB drive

and more importantly, turn the Tang family against Rufus. It would be impossible for him to ever win back