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."

and what Clark

was none the

and when it all comes to an 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

taken aback that Clark so easily offered her

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

you, Clark! That's so sweet." Ivy faked her

turn on the charm, moving ever closer to him. But he barely noticed, transfixed by

He sneered silently. He would never lay a finger on Ivy. She was nothing to him but a chess piece in his big game and when her

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

her out as soon as possible. Ivy's heart

seemed to have no interest in her, no matter how hard she tried.

quietly glanced down at her perfect frame. Any man would feel so lucky, but why did

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

somewhere to be. I'll call my driver

began to tap away on the keyboard.

herself after the disappointment, Ivy cracked an understanding

worry. I can find my own

wealthy bachelor. He was not as ignorant as

left the room

her, a faint smile crept onto the corner of Clark's lips.

he needed to bring Tang Group down, and more importantly, turn the Tang family against Rufus. It