Sage turned over and realized Ian had walked up to her at some point and was currently pointing out the flaws in the contract. His long arm almost touched her nose as he gestured at the computer screen. She couldn't help but catch a whiff of the cedarwood and alcohol on him."Don't look at me. Look at the contract." Ian turned her head with his hand. Sage rolled her eyes when she noticed his tone and actions were like those of a teacher teaching his apprentice. However, she didn't protest and turned her attention back to the contract.The problems he pointed out made her feel as if a light bulb had been switched on in her head. They were all difficult issues to spot, but he was able to point them out at a glance. No wonder he was able to manage Holcomb Corporation so well. Ian really was capable.Sage was able to identify and correct the problems in the contract under Ian's guidance. She then sent the revised contract to her uncle. Sage stretched after she was done. She was exha
However, Ian was nowhere to be found when she reached downstairs. Sage called him, assuming that he was at the office, but his phone was powered off. She also couldn't get through to Terry's phone.She eventually called the secretary's office at Holcomb Corporation and learned that Ian and Terry had gone on a business trip to deal with an emergency. Even the secretary had no idea when they would return.Sage thought it was a huge coincidence that Ian was away on business on the day they were supposed to get the divorce certificate. She couldn't help but feel like Ian had done it on purpose, but she also knew that Ian wasn't the kind of person who would come up with an excuse like that just to avoid getting a divorce.Mulling it over, she decided to unblock Ian and send him a message. "Why'd you go on a business trip all of a sudden, Ian? Please don't tell me you're going back on your word.""When will you be back? Why didn't you tell me in advance?"Sage was aware that she would
Shane was a pain to deal with, and Sage didn't want to waste her breath on him. Hence, she cut to the chase and asked, "Fine. When are you free?"Shane responded, "How about tomorrow? I'll give you two days to deal with the contract and work.""You're not going to embarrass me in public or set me up for something, are you?" she couldn't help but ask she noticed Shane's mischievous smile.He grinned. "Anyhow, you've agreed to it, so you'll have to jump even if there's a trap ahead."In the afternoon, Sage swung by Collin's research institution to sign the contract. Then, she headed back to Farsight Investment to meet up with Shane."Alright, since we're all done, let's get celebrating!" He appeared to be in a good mood.Sage politely turned him down. "It's alright. We'll have plenty of opportunities to celebrate in the future.""But that's that, and this is this," he said. "I've already canceled all my plans for the day. You're coming with me, whether you like it or not.""Are y
It turned out that he wanted to join in on the fun. Sage rolled her eyes at him and ignored him. The pair arrived at an exotic restaurant that was quite remote. It took them almost an hour to get there.Sage grumbled, "Seriously? We came all this way just to eat this kind of food? Why didn't we just go abroad at this point?""Good point." Shane then asked, "Do you have your passport on you? Let me book a flight now." Sage was rendered speechless. The restaurant might've been far, but its environment more than made up for it. The decor was truly one of a kind. The pair walked upstairs, and Shane chose a spot in the courtyard. It was adorned with all sorts of strange flowers and exotic plants, and it was surrounded by a fence. The restaurant seemed like a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling city. The duo placed their orders, and Shane got up to take a call outside, leaving Sage to fiddle with her phone. Ian had yet to respond to her messages. She tried calling him, but it went s
Sage rose to her feet and walked over to the side before answering the phone. "What's the meaning of this, Ian Holcomb? Why'd you go on a business trip all of a sudden? Weren't we supposed to get the divorce certificate today?"Ian sounded as indifferent as ever. "Something came up.""When are you coming back?" she asked.He responded, "It depends. If everything goes well, I'll be back in two weeks.""TWO WEEKS?" Her sudden increase in volume caused nearby customers to look over. Sage dropped her voice to barely more than a whisper. "Why is it taking so long? You're not purposefully dragging out the divorce, are you?"Divorce, divorce, divorce. Ian was getting tired of that phrase. "I've been on a plane for over ten hours, Sage. I haven't even had time to rest since I landed. Can't you just give me a break?"Sage was frustrated as well. "Well, who asked you to just up and leave? I couldn't find you anywhere. I'm the one who can't catch a break!""Oh, so you're going to die just
"Let's go," Shane said.Sage hastily turned him down. "It's alright. There's so much good food here. It would be a waste not to eat it. You go ahead. I'm still hungry."He didn't insist after he heard that. He got up and left. Sage felt relieved as she watched him walk away. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to eat in peace because she would have to constantly worry about him setting her up. No wonder Shane chose this place. The food was delicious and authentic. Moreover, the restaurant was clean and hygienic. Sage savored each bite and ate until she was full and satisfied. She then headed downstairs to hail a cab after settling the bill. When she passed the private dining rooms, she noticed one with its half-ajar door. She saw Henry inside entertaining a group of friends. The small room held a dozen people, all of whom were constantly toasting and showering Henry with compliments.Henry had his arm around a woman as he accepted everyone's toast. Sage pulled out her phone a
Wanda's expression changed drastically when she heard that. "Are you moving out, Mrs. Holcomb?""Yes. Ian and I have agreed to divorce, so I can't stay here anymore." Sage then extended an invitation. "Wanda, you could resign and come with me when I've bought a house and moved in."Initially, she had planned to move back to her grandfather's place. However, her grandfather's suburban home was too far away from Farsight Investment. Since Sage had to start work soon, she decided to buy a house near the company. It would be more convenient that way.Wanda seemed nervous after she heard that. She hurriedly asked, "What did you just say, Mrs. Holcomb? Aren't you and Mr. Holcomb getting along well? Does Mr. Holcomb know you're going to move out?""I'll tell him," Sage said as she motioned for the movers to accompany her upstairs. She didn't think she had a lot of belongings. She had previously asked Wanda to get rid of a bunch of clothes, and from the remaining ones, she chose a few
Ian didn't answer Sage. Instead, he said coldly, "I'll give you two hours to move back to Solaris Estate, or else my offer will expire and be void."Sage couldn't stand his condescending tone. "It's alright. I like money, but I'd rather not be tied to you in this marriage. I can earn my own money. I don't need to be controlled by you," she sneered.Ian was at a loss for words. "Have you forgotten about what happened just two days ago?"Of course, she hadn't. "I won't get into any other accidents now that Benjamin has been detained. Besides, I can't just stay locked up in Solaris Estate out of fear.""Sage, I'm just asking you to go back home for a couple of weeks. Can't you just wait for me to come home from my business trip?" His tone was increasingly angry.Sage responded, "Because I don't want to stay there for a minute longer."She might have endured it if she had heard about this before she moved out. But now that she had already moved out and tasted the freedom she had long