"You went all the way to Morita to take care of him while he was sick. Shouldn't he be touched? Why would he still agree to sign the divorce agreement? He's not going to stand you up again, is he?" Tiana asked. As soon as Ian said he'd sign the agreement, Sage shared the good news with Tiana. "I doubt it." Sage tucked another slice of meat into her lettuce to make a wrap. "He said he wanted to work things out with me, but he didn't get upset after I told him I didn't want to. He just calmly agreed to the divorce."Tiana sighed. "A guy like him probably hasn't been rejected by a woman before. It wouldn't hurt to knock him down a peg!""I was genuinely rejecting him, though," Sage thought. Then, she stuffed the piece of meat into her mouth and chewed it like a hamster. The aroma of the meat and the freshness of the lettuce, combined with the saltiness of the ranch, left her in ecstasy. Tiana was tempted, so she picked up a piece of meat. "By the way, you told me that Shane also wen
as soon as he walked into the master bedroom, he noticed that a lot of Sage's belongings were missing. Most of the bottles and jars on the vanity were gone, along with her frequently worn headband and the peculiar lights she used to illuminate her face. All of them had disappeared without a trace.The dressing room, which had once been filled with bright and beautiful dresses, was now considerably barren. The shelves that used to hold her shoes and handbags were also empty. That hollow feeling washed over him once again.Ian had been busy all day in Morita and hadn't gotten much rest on the plane either. He was exhausted. He flopped down on the bed where Sage's scent lingered on the pillows and blankets.Ian thought about the past few days in Morita. He was worried that he would lose control and devour Sage whole if he slept with her at night. If that happened, she'd be furious and run back to Haldon. So, he forced himself to sleep in a separate room. He regretted it now.He shou
"What are you doing?" Sage frowned. Her voice was slightly hoarse, and it made Ian's heart skip a beat. He cleared his throat and straightened up calmly. "We've arrived at Grandma's place. I was just about to wake you up.""Oh." Sage didn't think anything of it. She looked out the window and saw that they were indeed at Holcomb Manor. Then, she stretched and asked in confusion, "Where's Ralph?"Ian didn't answer her question. Instead, he turned around and said, "Let's get out."The couple walked together into the sitting room, where Linda was already waiting for them. When Linda spotted Sage, she grabbed her hand affectionately and said she had worked hard. She also said that Sage looked a little worn out. Throughout lunch, Linda kept urging Sage to eat more, while Ian was left out. Ian had to leave after lunch. Sage was feeling much better, so she stayed behind to chat with Linda.…Meanwhile, Calvin was waiting for Ian inside the CEO's office of Holcomb Corporation. "Why are
Ian glanced at Calvin. "She has threatened me with similar excuses more times than I can count. If it could've had such a huge impact, wouldn't it have happened already?"Calvin was about to respond, but Ian had already risen to his feet. "Let me know as soon as you have the results. I've got a meeting to attend." Calvin then found himself alone in the CEO's office.…Sage had just walked out of Holcomb Manor when she received a call from Shane. He told her that he was going to return to Haldon and asked her to pick him up at the airport tomorrow."Do you not have a driver, or do you not know how to call an Uber? Why are you asking me to pick you up?"Shane snorted. "If it weren't for me, you would've been in trouble last time. So, you owe me a favor, and you have to repay it."Exasperated, she asked, "Let me guess… Giselle knows you're coming back, and she's going to pick you up?""She doesn't know the flight details, but there are only two flights a day from Morita to Haldon,
Perhaps her gaze was too intense, but Giselle turned over and looked in her direction. The smile on Giselle's face stiffened when their eyes met. "Ms. Joyner, what a coincidence! Are you here to pick Shane up as well?" Giselle walked over to her without hesitation.Sage wasn't sure how she should treat Giselle. Before she went abroad, Shane intentionally created a lot of misunderstandings and even went to Morita in search of her. She figured Giselle must hate her.Sage had already explained that nothing was going on between her and Shane, and she even tried to persuade Giselle to give up on Shane the last time he tricked her into going to the restaurant and meeting Giselle. However, it was clear that Giselle did not want to give up on Shane.Sage could only maintain her composure in the face of Giselle's accusatory tone. "I owe Shane a favor. He used it to coerce me into picking him up. Would you believe that?"Giselle abruptly raised her voice and shouted, "You don't have to rem
"Shanie…" Giselle called out timidly.Shane slammed the door shut. "What the hell is going on, Sage Joyner? Why is she here?" It was obvious that Shane was furious. He had even called her by her full name.Sage lied through her teeth, "Ms. Rosethorn's car broke down. She wanted to ride with us. She's your fiancée, after all, so I couldn't just leave her here."Shane was seething with anger. "I know you're just mad at me for not accompanying you back to Haldon! But you promised me you'd divorce Ian. It's been days, and you still haven't filed the paperwork. Of course, I'm going to be upset!" Sage was at a loss for words. She couldn't help but wonder when their "relationship" had gotten to this point. Wasn't he just obsessed with her? "Sage, if you have the guts to say you'll never get a divorce in front of Giselle, I'll give up on you!" Shane was doing this on purpose! There was no way she'd say such a thing!"Quit the act! My divorce has nothing to do with you," Sage snapped wh
Sage was rendered speechless. Shane was a pro at wining and dining. He effortlessly named a restaurant that wasn't far from where they were that had a great atmosphere and delicious food. Since Sage was starving, so she drove to the restaurant he suggested. After they arrived, Sage handed the keys to the valet and walked into the resplendent lobby with Shane."Mrs. Holcomb?" A waiter had just come over to greet them when a woman's voice came from behind them. Sage turned around and was surprised to see Ivy. She was clad in a professional-looking suit. Beside her were several men in suits, and Ian, who was wearing a black suit. The group had obviously just finished lunch and were descending the stairs. Ian, who had been conversing with the person next to him, looked up when he heard Ivy's voice. His gaze darkened when he noticed Sage and Shane together. "Mr. Morrison, you're here as well. What a coincidence! Are you guys here for lunch?" Ivy greeted Shane as if she were oblivio
Ian walked up to her and asked, "Did you go to the airport to pick Shane up?""What's it to you?" Sage asked.He looked at her coldly. "Did you take up the chauffeur position at Farsight?"Sage was at a loss for words. Who was he mocking here? Just then, a waiter walked in with the appetizers. Sage ignored Ian, picked up her cutlery, and started to eat.He was annoyed by her reaction or rather her lack thereof. "If you're not his chauffeur, why did you drive him to the private restaurant the other day? And why did you go to the airport to pick him up today? "Is it because Farsight doesn't have any other chauffeurs, or is it because you've taken a liking to him? Did you forget that you were married? Is spending more time with him all that's on your mind?"Sage raised her head and smiled. "That's right. Since you have such a clear understanding of my intentions, let's get a divorce as soon as possible."Ian was rendered speechless for a moment. Then, his demeanor and tone turned