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.

is common knowledge that Amanda's engagement is simply an arrangement to pacify her. Rufus doesn't love her. He doesn't want to be with her at all,"

replied. He was not one to sugarcoat. His words were as raw and honest as they had to be. Besides, he was not dense. He was fully 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

to be with her or not, Amanda does not want

red with rage

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

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

have a say in this? Clark, I am warning you, if you hurt my

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

don't understand what you mean. How can I hurt Amanda? We grew up together and we know each other very well. Don't worry, I

right, Charlie should be here in the next

smirk appeared on his face. 'Ha, Rufus, your fiancee belongs to me now!' he thought triumphantly.

mind? I can't marry you! I

sheet of paper when she heard Clark's proposal. He violently broke into her house so early in the morning to deliver the news. She could not help

come on. Who are you kidding? You know that Rufus won't marry you. He doesn't love you! Do you still seriously believe that you will be married to him? Hun, you're more stupid than I

across his face. He enjoyed the fear in Amanda's eyes. She was intimidated by him and this was working to his

marrying me instead? I can protect you. I also won't be unfaithful,