A Graduation Gift

Lionel's eyes grew big with anger as he stood outside the coffee shop. He was watching Cassandra and Rufus who seemed to be happy, drinking coffee, talking and enjoying each other's company.

Rufus and Cassandra, on the other hand, were unaware that they were being watched. They continued chatting and laughing while taking a sip from their mugs. Lionel's blood brewed in rage at the display of affection. In his eyes, the way they talked with each other revealed that their relationship was more than that of a boss and an employee. He had always been doubtful about their relationship.

Upon hearing from Amanda that she saw Rufus and Cassandra in the coffee shop near the company, Lionel instantly left his office and headed towards the coffee shop. Judging from their interaction, his suspicions were now confirmed. He wanted to walk in and confront them right in their faces but refrained from doing so. Since he had divorced Cassandra, he discerned that he had no right to question her about her relationship with Rufus.

Just as Lionel was fumbling his mind whether to confront them or not, Rufus and Cassandra walked out. Afraid of being caught eavesdropping, he was about to hide. However, he was held frozen when he saw what Rufus was doing with Cassandra.

Rufus put his arm around Cassandra's shoulder and whispered something in her ear. Blushing instantly and bashfully pushing Rufus away, Cassandra turned around and headed toward the company building.

With the mirth evident on his face, Rufus looked at Cassandra's back until it disappeared at the corner. Then he walked to his car, got in and drove away.

He had to host a meeting for the Union of Real Estates. Before his departure, Cassandra told him to come home early and asked what he wanted to eat for dinner. "I want you!" he whispered, which was the reason why Cassandra walked away with a blushed face.

When he arrived at the building of the Dawn Star Group where the meeting was to be held, Rufus was warmly greeted by Arthur, the leader of the Dawn Star Group.

This was the first meeting since the founding of the Union. To show the importance he had attached to the meeting, Arthur waited on the first floor to welcome all the members who were coming to attend the meeting.

"Welcome, Mr. Luo! The Dawn Star Group is greatly honored by your presence. The meeting room has already been set. Let my secretary lead the way,"

Arthur said politely as he shook hands with Rufus, who in return responded with a ceremonial smile. Although Arthur treated Rufus and the Tang Group as his biggest opponent, in such a condition he had to pretend to be nice and respectful because Rufus was the Director of the Union.

Arthur had already known that Cassandra and Lionel had recently got divorced. That was really a piece of good news for him!

He had planned to isolate Cassandra from the Tang Group. Before he could carry out his plan, however, Cassandra herself terminated her marital relations with Lionel and moved out of the Tang family house.

If Cassandra resigned from the Tang Group, they would have sure lost an excellent designer who could outwit the designers of the Dawn Star Group in project biddings.

industry. He got the conclusion that the architectural design in this particular field should be both practical and aesthetic, and that was just what he was good at. Without Cassandra competing with him, he confidently believed that his company could win those projects easily.

the Tang Group. The only regret he had was

could get the renovation projects of the amusement park in the bag. However, Jasper Li, his investor,

rage and tried to persuade him, "Mr. Li, my company has already won this project. I'm confident that we could handle the job perfectly. If the project would be a success, which I am sure would be,

to give up. Although that was against his will, he gave in for the sake of wanting investment from

the enterprising spirit is a credit to a businessman. But if you seek to prevail over others in everything, that's not good for you. The construction of the tourism industrial area is a huge project. The Dawn Star Group can't take it

with a slow and deep tone, which was a typical feature of this calm

the exchange of a good reputation in the industry? And the Tang Group in return would be less hostile to you. I know the Tang Group is your biggest rival. But you two companies are both important members of the Union, you have to learn how to seek agreement while shelving differences. Remember that an

he was right. Currently, the Dawn Star Group was not strong enough to play head to head with the Tang Group. After a moment of silence, he said with a discontented tone, "So you mean that I must make a concession? But

and boastful, not always willing

Arthur, but friendship. You must show the Tang Group that you're a friend and not an enemy. Money is earned endless. But if you do not know when to stop, no one wants to cooperate with you. Then how could you carry on your business? The Dawn Star Group has still a long way to go. It is unwise to

Arthur stole the amusement park project from the Tang Group. He despised and looked down upon this kind of

had said worked its way through Arthur. He began to reflect

one day he would exceed Lionel's achievements, and his Dawn Star Group would replace the Tang Group's leading role in the industry. For the last two years, he had been anxious to achieve quick success and get

earning money and fame at the same time would be the right thing to do. Rome was not built in a day; and the

you think I should

Arthur asked sincerely.

already begun the design on that. If

of the telephone line. Finally, he managed to carry out the task Rufus gave him. Actually, he didn't understand why Rufus asked him to do that. Rufus could easily take back the whole project from Arthur by himself. Anyhow, Jasper did it. Arthur played a stroke of big luck

took Jasper's advice. Instantly he arranged for people to go to the

for Arthur's compromise and approved the Dawn Star Group and the Tang Group as the co-contractor at once. Several days later, the contract

Star Group, was presented as the main contractor. For once, the Tang Group was falling behind them.

project at all. He took all the efforts to get the Ferris wheel

excited Cassandra was when she saw the Ferris wheel. Her bright eyes were