A Graduation Gift

In this world, there are a thousand things that can bring pain:

a sharp object like a knife that lacerate through flesh; a bullet from a gun that end a life; and forces of nature that wreak havoc upon humanity…

But nothing is more dangerous than a sinister mind. Evil is indifferent to appearances, and when it lurks underneath pure, beautiful skin, it becomes twice as deceptive.

Cloris's fingers closed over a small pair of scissors as she stood behind her sister. She clutched the handles with determination. In one swift, clandestine motion, a piece of lace was cut from her sister's beautiful dress.

It was barely holding on, and threatened to snap any moment.

An eerie smile flashed on her painted lips before morphing into one of her sweeter ones, the one that charmed people and had men running to fulfill her every whim. It was a very convenient facade indeed. No one could have discovered the malicious tilt of her eyes as she waited.

She had taken the time to carefully study the dress. The piece of lace that she had damaged held the upper and lower parts in place. Once it was broken, the dress would break apart from the waist.

Cassandra would definitely become the center of unwanted attention if her dress caused a blunder at this event.

Nothing would save her from judging eyes. They would feast on the sight of her and tear her skin off piece by piece until nothing was left of her reputation.

They say clothes make the man, but after tonight, Cassandra would be destroyed by these fabrics. With these thoughts in mind, a wicked sense of fulfillment rose in Cloris.

'Cassandra, don't blame me for being cruel. You're being too ambitious, stealing the spotlight every time. You need to have a taste of humiliation!' Cloris thought spitefully as she looked at Cassandra.

Her sister was refining her make-up in front of the mirror, powdering her beautiful face innocently and ignorant of Cloris's plans.

"You look really beautiful tonight, Cassandra," she said sweetly. Yes, her sister looked beautiful, and she could hardly wait to see her lovely features twist into shock and despair later. She would surely savor the image of a devastation on Cassandra's face. As they walked out of the restroom, she let Cassandra go out first and stealthily threw the scissors into the trash bin. Cassandra was none the wiser.

A cold expression dawned on Cloris's face, giving her eyes a cruelty that was impossibly wrong on such a beautiful face.

Who could ever have imagined that a girl such as her, blooming like a flower, had poison in her veins? Her beautiful eyes were scalding in their malice.

"Cloris, let's go find Arthur. I have a plan to discuss with him," Cassandra said to her young sister. At once, Cloris's expression morphed back into practiced pleasantness.

Cassandra remembered that Rufus mentioned his plan of pursuing a real estate company alliance, which would promote the joint development of real estate companies in G City. Arthur headed one of the major real estate companies. This event would be a good opportunity to discuss plans with him.

The two sisters walked back towards the hall, oblivious of Victor's watchful eyes from the dark.

He stalked to the trash bin where Cloris had secretly disposed of the scissors. Pulling a handkerchief from his pocket, he picked them up and examined.

There were tiny blue fibers caught at the blades, the same as those of Cassandra's dress.

hurried into

head shot up and he scoured the

Cloris, heading for Arthur's

surrounding Arthur, and he was engaged in conversation, laughing at

they made their way toward him, and raised his glass to

Cloris." He motioned to his associates and introduced the ladies, "Let's welcome the 'two beautiful sisters' from Tang Group, Cassandra and Cloris. Cassandra here is an excellent designer, who has won over the Dawn Star Company in a recent bidding. As a designer myself, I must say

eyes fell on the two sisters, surrounding them with

she felt the lace around her waist

naked back and the waist were bared

as she stood in the midst of the people, her mouth gaping from surprise.

god, sister! What's wrong with your dress?" Cloris exclaimed loudly,

quieted down instantly as they took in the scandalous

the middle of the debacle, feeling as if her limbs had turned as heavy as

with disdain in their eyes

believe there are such women. Does she want attention that much?" one woman

There are lots of old gentlemen who are old enough to be her grandfather. How could she do such a

compliments changing into sneers and mockery. It seemed

be more sympathetic, at least in words. With such a beautiful and almost naked body presented in front of them, how could they not to take in the view? They roamed their eyes all over her skin. Cassandra felt like fleeing, if only her feet moved.

the corner of the hall rushed forward and joined the ensemble.

shutters clicked simultaneously. A wardrobe malfunction in a business

like hot

forward, his fists

as he reached her, He took off his coat and wrapped it

ordered,

the intensity of his gaze and at once, the press

a hand around Cassandra's shoulder, Rufus walked her out, away

gate of the hotel. Rufus opened the passenger door and gently seated Cassandra in the seat. She was pale, and her

I'll drive,"

needing another word, the driver got off as he cast a glimpse at

drove off, leaving Victor and the driver

what had

The party is about to begin. Isn't he supposed to make an opening speech?

complained, ignoring the driver's confused expression.

into chaos. To top that off, the