A Graduation Gift

Charlie almost dropped the phone on his hand when he heard what Clark said. For a second, he was almost sure he heard him wrong.

What the hell was going on? Clark was going to propose to Amanda?

How the hell did this happen?

"Clark, you do know that Amanda is already engaged, right?"

Charlie asked as if testing the man's sanity. It took him a few seconds before he could say anything after his initial shock.

His head suddenly started to feel very light, as if he were going to faint. Suspicion filled him. He wondered what Clark's motive was. The man had never showed interest for his daughter before.

"Married couples get divorced all the time and Amanda isn't even married to Rufus yet. They're only engaged. This still gives me a chance to woo her,"

Clark replied nonchalantly and calmly. He did not seem to see Amanda's engagement as a hindrance to his plans.

"What?! What do you think of my daughter? She's not like everyone else. She's the pride and joy of the Ke family! Do you seriously think she will break off her engagement so easily?"

Charlie said, outraged. Clark's words were starting to offend him and his displeasure showed clearly on his face.

pacify her.

aware that Charlie was only using the engagement to block his wish. Of course, this was not about to happen that easily. 'Does this old man seriously think he can get in the way of my plans?' Clark

not and whether Rufus wants to be with her or not, Amanda does not want

with rage and infuriated.

voice, "Oh, Mr. Ke. I would calm down if I were you. It's not good for you to be angry especially since you're not exactly at your prime years anymore. The thing is, people from your generation barely have a say on the lives of the kids in our generation. The reason I called wasn't really to ask for your permission.

Charlie's anger, Clark was sure that nothing could foil his plans. This made Charlie even angrier. Also, a part of him worried. Why was he so sure that he would be

you, if you hurt my daughter, I will

about what Clark was planning. He wished that he were beside his daughter right

you mean. How can I hurt Amanda? We grew up together and we know each

then hung up even before Charlie could respond. If he guessed right, Charlie should be here in the next 24 hours. Amanda was his only daughter, after all. He cared about her deeply.

Rufus, your fiancee belongs to me now!'

of your mind? I can't marry

her house so early

He doesn't love you! Do

He enjoyed the

protect you. I also won't be unfaithful, at