He frowned when he heard that. Ivy was usually graceful and composed. Why was she so emotional today?"How should I know?" Ian retorted.Ivy was green with jealousy when she noticed his indifference and the wound on his lip. However, she simply started weeping."Ian, do you remember when my mother was seriously ill? I was a wreck, and I practically begged for someone to develop a drug to cure her illness. At the time, you consoled me and said if there were such a miracle drug, you'd definitely buy it for me." Her eyes dimmed. "Even though the drug developed by Professor Braun isn't the cure to my mother's illness, I still want to bring it to the market to fill the void in my heart."It dawned on Ian that Ivy's insistence on getting this project stemmed from her mother. Even though he couldn't remember much about what had happened when they were young, he did recall Ivy grieving for a long time after her mother passed away."Ian, Sage doesn't necessarily need this project. You co
"Forget it. Something came up," she said coolly."What the hell happened?" Henry fumed. "Didn't you say that he adored his granddaughter the most? He'd hand over the distribution rights without a fuss and agree to cancel the investment deal with Holcomb Corporation as long as we threatened him a little."Her expression darkened. "This matter is already set in stone. It can't be changed. If we make another move, we'll arouse suspicion from others. All we can do is switch to another project.""Well, you'd better hurry up and find one! I need to prove my worth with a successful career, or Layla won't give me the time of day!""Didn't you brag about how skilled you are with women? I thought you said no woman could resist your charm. It's been days, and you've made zero progress. Yet, here you are, making demands. Do you think I'm a fool?" she sneered as she listened to his demands."Of course not! I just need to work on a project to help you achieve your goals. Women these days have b
Sage couldn't help but remind him, "Mr. Morrison, I'm the one who's divorcing Ian, not the other way around.""Aren't you giving up on him because he doesn't love you back?" Shane asked mercilessly. "Sure, you might see yourself as ' moving on', but let's face it. It's no different from being dumped by him."Sage was rendered speechless. …In the evening, Tiana, the busy bee, finally had some time to spare. "Sage, I heard about this awesome new bar. Let's go get a drink, and you can perform your special drum solo for me!"Tiana added before Sage could respond, "You promised me, so you can't go back on your word now!"Sage agreed reluctantly. "Sure thing. It's just a drum solo."The girls met up at the bar. The first floor was a large open hall with some seating scattered around, while the second floor had private booths. There was a massive stage in front of the entrance on the first floor. When they entered, someone was performing on it, adding an electric air to the atmospher
Two young men pushed a cart over to them. The cart was adorned with bright red roses, and next to them were various liquors and bartending tools. Each of them held a bouquet in their hands. When they reached Sage and Tiana, they got down on one knee and gave them a bouquet each. "Your majesties, I hope you'll have a delightful evening here tonight."Sage found their cheesy words amusing. "Thanks," she said as she accepted the flowers.Tiana also accepted the bouquet. She smiled as she said, "These guys are professional bartenders who have participated in competitions. They are here to whip up cocktails for us!""Ohh, and here I thought you had arranged for some hunks to keep us company," Sage joked softly."I figured it wouldn't be the best idea since we're both married and all."Tiana suggested, "Why don't I get some hunks to drink with you now?"Sage pretended to ponder for a moment. "Forget it. Though you could find me a bunch once I'm divorced.""Would a bunch be enough? I
Calvin clicked his tongue. "Ian, you can't just bury yourself in work all day. You need to make some time for Mrs. Holcomb!""If you have something to say, spit it out. I don't have all day." Ian's patience was wearing thin."Why are you so grumpy?" Calvin took a sip of his drink and continued, "We're chilling at the bar, Ian. Why don't you swing by for a drink and loosen up a little?""No thanks. I'm busy."Calvin wasn't surprised by Ian's refusal. "Are you sure? I have a surprise for you. I'm sure you'll love it.""Quit messing around!" Ian then hung up on him.Calvin was in no rush at all. He sent Ian the photo of Sage that he had just taken. Sure enough, his phone rang almost immediately after he hit send. He silenced his phone when he noticed Ian's name flashing on the screen."This serves you right for hanging up on me!" he mused. Calvin decided to leave him hanging for a bit.He then returned to his booth, shooed away the person sitting by the railing, and sat down. He l
Tiana's face flushed with excitement. "Sage, you're truly my idol! That was so cool! Here, have another glass of frozen rosé."Sage was overjoyed, possibly due to the amount of alcohol she had drunk. Despite how tipsy she felt, she downed her drink in one gulp."Sage, you really shouldn't be drinking like this. Even though it tastes sweet, it's quite strong!"Sage waved her hand nonchalantly. "It's alright. It doesn't matter if I get drunk."She didn't need to please anyone anymore. She wasn't afraid that Ian would think that she wasn't dignified enough. Hence, it didn't matter if she got drunk."Besides, you don't usually have time to come out for a drink. Let's just drink to our heart's content tonight!"Tiana sighed. "Man, I'm exhausted from accompanying my mother-in-law these days. I just needed to step out for some fresh air and loosen up a little.""How's that female classmate of Wilson doing? Did she get transferred to the hospital where Wilson is?" Sage was still worried
However, the man suddenly lurched forward, crashed into the coffee table, and knocked over the wine glasses and bottles that were on it. The commotion drew the attention of a few people standing nearby.It also attracted the attention of Calvin, who yelled to his friends, "Quick, let's go downstairs and help them!" He then hurried down the stairs.The beer-bellied man was lying on the ground, crying out in pain. His companions, on the other hand, were caught off guard by the sudden turn of events. All of them subconsciously looked at the person who had done this. The man was tall and well-dressed, exuding arrogance and authority."Who the hell is this man?" Having been embarrassed twice, the beer-bellied man was seeing red. In a fit of rage, he gritted his teeth and yelled, "Get them! Tie up the woman and beat that man to death!"His companions immediately leaped into action. However, before they could do anything, their cries of agony filled the air.Sage wondered if she was dr
Sage was surrounded by white walls and had an IV drip attached to her arm. How did she end up in the hospital?All of a sudden, memories of what had happened in the bar flooded back. The beer-bellied man had tried to hit Ian, so she pushed him away and was injured in the process."Hey. You're awake." Ian's low voice brought her back to reality.Sage looked up and noticed Ian sitting by the bed. He looked tired. His brows were knitted and his face looked haggard. He usually took care of his appearance, but now, he looked disheveled.His suit jacket had been tossed carelessly over the back of the chair, and he was propping his head up with one hand. His sleeves were rolled up, revealing his strong wrists. "Are you feeling any pain?" Ian asked, sitting up.Sage moved her body. Aside from her shoulder and a headache, she was fine. "I'm fine. Where's Tiana? Has she gone home?" she asked hoarsely.His eyes darkened as he looked at her. "Why did you do that, Sage? Fortunately, that gu