Chapter 204

Ian thought he had dialed the wrong number when he heard her coquettish, but urgent, voice. He looked at his phone and confirmed that it was Sage on the line.

However, she had been distant and indifferent toward him recently. Her sudden change in attitude suggested she was in serious trouble and needed help.

"Where are you?" he asked calmly.

Sage told him the location of the restaurant. Ian didn't ask who she was with or why she was there. Instead, he simply said, "I'll pick you up in a bit."

Sage felt a wave of relief wash over her after hanging up the phone. Giselle and Shane were too difficult to deal with, and she didn't want to get involved in their love-hate relationship. Ian's call couldn't have come at a better time.

"I can't teach you anything, Ms. Rosethorn," Sage said solemnly. "I'm telling you the truth. Shane doesn't like me, and he never will. Honestly, you're young, beautiful, and wealthy. Why don't you move on and find someone who is better suited for you?"

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