A Graduation Gift novel Chapter 133

Rufus looked at Cassandra, eyebrows furrowed.

Her hair was damp. Water dripped slowly down to the tips of her long, black hair. Wet and feverish, she looked as if she had just come out of a hot shower and hadn't gotten the time to dry herself up properly.

Even though Jasper was standing behind Rufus, he could still smell the slight fragrance coming from her. Unconsciously, Jasper uttered something and Rufus turned around immediately, asking, "What did you say?"

Rufus was completely unaware of what Jasper had said. All of his attention was concentrated on Cassandra's beautiful face and the water that dripped down her neck. He stared at Jasper, confused.

"This scent is very unique. I think it's the famous luxury brand specializeds in shampoos for men. The one she has used is a globally exclusive edition, if I remember correctly."

Jasper's voice was low but his words were shocking. He turned back to look at Cassandra with a profound look, shocked.

Rufus's handsome face turned darker. His shoulders stiffened as he stared at her, tight-lipped.

Men's shampoo? Just what was going on? Had Cassandra just come out of a man's room?

Without thinking it through, Rufus rushed to the door she had come out of. It was half-closed. He pushed it open reluctantly at first but then stepped in without hesitation.

The apartment wasn't too big but the decor of the rooms was certainly stylish and of great taste. The color scheme was a classy black and white. Judging from the layout and the ambience, it seemed like the owner was well inspired and had a great aesthetic and interior sense.

Small but compact, it was located right in the heart of G city. A location like that would cost a fortune.

As he cast a casual glance at the walls, his attention was caught by the pictures hanging on it. There were several pictures of wild animals and natural landscapes. Among them, a portrait of a handsome young man stood out.

For a second, Rufus's heart skipped a beat. His face turned pale in shock while his eyes narrowed and breath escalated. He remembered that face. The man and Cassandra went out eating on the street together once. Rufus remembered spotting them chatting and laughing, fully enjoying themselves.

Rage seized his heart. He didn't know how to deal with the mixed feelings that arose from the bottom of his heart. He clenched his fists and swirled around, leaving the apartment, stomping his feet. Without looking at Cassandra, he strode out.

"Rufus, stop!"

Cassandra called out to him nervously as he passed by her. It felt like he had misunderstood something. However, he didn't stop even upon hearing her call him. He barely paused before he headed towards the elevator.

Before the elevator could come and Rufus could go away, she ran to his side, reaching for his arm, trying to explain, "I had a small incident just now, which is why Dylon let me take a shower in his bathroom. Please don't read too much into it! He was just being helpful!"

The blank look on his face worried her even more. She kept gazing at him anxiously while her heart sank at his suspicious, accusing face.

"You don't need to explain anything to me."

Rufus's mood was at its worst. He reached for the elevator panel directly without even casting a glance in her direction. He didn't want to listen to anything she had to say at all.

"Nothing happened between us, Rufus. Please don't be like this. It's saddening to see you behave so coldly."

Cassandra was now at her wit's end, almost at the edge of breaking down. Rufus and his aloof attitude scared her. It was obvious he had mistaken things. She was innocent and didn't deserve to be treated like that.

Just then, the elevator door slid open. A glamorous woman stepped out, almost bumping into Rufus's arms.

"Cassandra! How come you're here?"

Michelle gasped in disbelief. She was utterly shocked to see Cassandra and Rufus there. She stared at them, mouth wide open, curious to see what was happening between the two. Judging from Rufus's tightly pressed mouth, she figured he was pretty mad about something.

Rufus didn't answer at all, shockingly. His strange behaviour shocked both Cassandra and Michelle, especially when he pushed Michelle aside and walked straight into the elevator. The door closed silently behind him as he pressed the button for the lobby.

"Damn you! How dare you treat me like this? I am your aunt!"

Michelle's face turned red with anger. She slammed her hand at the closed door such that Rufus would hear her protest. However, the elevator had already gone by then, leaving her stomping her feet in fury.

Jasper saw the entire episode from a distance and walked towards Michelle to calm her down. He patted her shoulders, trying to soothe her while he gave an awkward smile to Cassandra, saying, "Well, we shall take off as well."

He had no intentions of staying there any longer. Hastily, he turned around, almost dragging Michelle into the apartment.

"What the hell? What are you guys doing? What is going on? Why are you dragging me, Jasper? Where are we going?"

Michelle pushed him hard but it was all in vain. She simply couldn't break off his grip. Jasper was so much bigger and stronger that in no time he pulled her into the apartment and closed the door behind them.

"What the hell, Jasper! Are you out of your mind?"

Muttering angrily at Jasper, she bent down to change her shoes by the closed door. She was about to greet Cassandra when he interrupted her and dragged her inside. She had no idea why he would do something like that.

"Well, let's not poke our noses into other people's business, shall we? How about we mind our own business? Could you please leave them alone, now that I have come back home? Try to focus on me."

Jasper walked closer to her, his handsome face glimmering with joy. He took her in his arms, hugging her tightly. He pulled himself back, about to kiss her ruby lips.

"Stop it. What are you doing? I was working all day long. Let me rest for a while."

Michelle turned her face and pouted, annoyed. She was really upset with how he had treated her before.

Jasper was a mature and cool CEO in front of his employees but only she knew how flirtatious and childish he was in private. Always, he would approach her without warning and steal a quick kiss, anywhere and anytime. Most times, she'd be taken aback by his spontaneity.