A Graduation Gift novel Chapter 211

"Why not pay more attention to the company's affairs instead of her?"

Rufus asked, grumpily. Cassandra's very name hit his sensitive nerve. His tone became aggressive as soon as Jasper mentioned her.

"Why? Is it true that your relationship has some problems?"

Jasper leaned forward, his eyes widening. He was amused to see Rufus act so out of his regular cold and calm way.

"What do you mean by 'some problems'? What have you heard?"

Rufus wanted to end this conversation right away but thought it was wise to face it, sooner or later these questions were bound to come up. Plus, he was aware Jasper had his tongue in his cheek.

"Isn't it all over the news? People are saying someone has stepped out and claimed he is dating Cassandra now and it is her who stole Lyndsy's boyfriend. Haven't you read about it? It's all over the internet!"

Jasper said in surprise. He had assumed Rufus might already have heard about it.

"No. I never pay attention to this kind of gossip,"

Rufus answered flatly, his eye brows knitting. Yet, he was surprised by whatever Jasper had just said.

"You know the man. That guy we met at the private club the other day? A Mr. Tong, does it ring a bell? He made an announcement to a big crowd of reporters that Cassandra is his girlfriend!"

Jasper explained hurriedly, while checking his phone for the article. He found it pretty easily and presented it to Rufus. Rufus's face turned cold just after casting a single glance at it.

After reading it, he remembered how Cassandra clung to Dylon's arm intimately and how closely they sat together at the club.

Then there was Cassandra staying in that man's apartment later the night. What was more, she was even with him in A City for the rescue operation after the earthquake.

"You see? I don't understand why your aunt likes her so much. The more I find out about Cassandra, the more convinced I am of her being a loose and easy woman," Jasper said, disgustingly.

"How could she have an affair with another man while being with you? And not just that! They're so shameless they even made it public in such a high-profile way!"

He kept going on and on, without noticing the effect on Rufus.

"Just forget about it. I don't want to hear her name now,"

Rufus interrupted him sharply. Jasper's careless words seemed to have hit him deeply. It was like he was stabbed in an already existing wound; only this time it went deeper into his soul. He just couldn't bear it anymore.

Finally now, Jasper noticed Rufus's stern face and shut his mouth.

Secretly, he had taken pleasure in fretting Rufus over this. It was rare for Rufus to lose his calmness and give in to his emotions, but it looked like love had made him too mellow, and too vulnerable.

"Well then...about work...From?what?we?know, all the companies and corporations of the Dark Night Group have been attacked by some unknown forces this time. So I don't think that there is any business competition involved. Honestly, it looks like someone is purposely trying to sabotage the Dark Night Group,"

Jasper said, stroking his chin to denote thoughtfulness. One could see he was back to talking about work in all seriousness, forgetting all about the gossip he was indulging in pleasure-fully until now.