A Graduation Gift

Cassandra shot Rufus an inquisitive glance. 'What is he trying to say?' she wondered in puzzlement.

Rufus stood up and moved a little closer to Cassandra. He was about to get down on one knee.

"Cassandra, I..."

Before he could finish his words, his phone buzzed and interrupted him. With its vibration, he found it hard to focus. Halfheartedly, he reached for the phone and answered.

"Rufus, my father is here in G city. He is showing ardent desire to see you,"

Amanda's voice spoke from the other line.

Rufus glanced at Cassandra and hesitated.

"Go ahead if it's urgent. You have been with me for the whole day. There must be a bunch of work on your desk. I have to call the supervisors for some arrangements after cleaning up anyway."

Cassandra gave him a little chuckle and then nodded her head considerately.

It had been ages since Rufus last met Charlie. Back in Dark Night Group, Charlie supported him a lot, hence Rufus had nothing but respect for him. Since his honorable teacher was present in G City, he felt obligated to meet him.

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Hanging up the call, Rufus was still disconcerted about not being able to profess his love. But on the other hand he didn't want to do it hastily so he put if off for some other day.

"I am sorry that I have to leave. But don't worry, I will see you in a couple of days."

After this, he lowered his head and planted a soft kiss on her cherry lips. Without saying another word, he left the house.

As he opened the door, gust of wind blew in and Cassandra shivered slightly.

The cheerful smile on her face died down. It was replaced with distress.

When he picked the phone, Cassandra got a glimpse of the caller's name. It was Amanda, but she acted like she hadn't seen it and pretened that it was a call from work.

It hurt her a lot but she knew it was the right thing to do. She had no grounds to confront him.

the dinner she had made with so much love. The word Rufus

see her in a few days and she believed him. Their rendezvous were always

she started to question these meetings. 'Am I just a timepass for him? Am I a piece of toy he comes to enjoy with once in a while?' she

And while he was gone, she would be

makes it pretty obvious about who is more important to him. I

of them. Maybe he

at the cold steak and tears

was symbolic to the steak on that plate. When it was steaming hot,

Rufus said still lingered in her ears. A sad smile entered her lips as she recalled his promise. He had pledged before God that he had eyes only for her.

she didn't occupy a very important space

smoothly and they would have a happy ending. In fact, the

Rufus hung up the phone, she wanted to interrogate him. There was a part of her that wanted to deliberately propose to

and she despised having them. Nothing forcibly done was going to be agreeable. If Rufus chose Amanda, then that was his decision and her words couldn't change

in her mind, but she decided to sit in this isolated mansion feeling tongue-tied.

moon broke through the clouds, casting a bright light over Cassandra in the dining room. She was overcome

the hotel where Charlie stayed. In the presidential suite, Charlie, wearing a radiant face, was chatting with

face brightened when he spotted Rufus.

to see me for more than a year. You would call me from time to time in the

Rufus without scruple in

been busy helping my father manage Tang Group this year. On top of that, I have to take care of the

past, but this year in G City, he didn't even have time to return to TY Group, let alone attend to other

and studied Rufus with a satisfied smile

close attention to you. Tang Group is increasingly prosperous under your leadership.

thought highly of Rufus. When he first joined Dark Night Group, Rufus left a deep impression on Charlie. Therefore, Charlie was very fond of him. Due to this, he tried to deal with Rufus in a very strict manner. He saw great potential in him and wanted him to achieve

finer than the rest, both in physical fitness and in business training.

all the members. In a matter of few years, TY Group had

with his family business. The profit gained in the year with his aid was much higher than the

in the world were chosen to join the

business talents and outstanding people in all walks of

of the best; while Rufus, on the other hand, was excellent in both physique and finance.

of the members trained in Dark Night Group had their business all over the world,

group. The group stayed concealed and they vigorously hunted for talents from