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
Ian nodded slightly and walked into the elevator. Ivy tightened her grip on her phone and walked toward another elevator.…Calvin was already there when Ian arrived at his office. The former wasted no time and handed the latter a folder. "Ian, I found out that Mrs. Holcomb's friend, Delilah Stromberg, has secretly been in touch with Ivy. Here are their call records and some photos from a café."Ian took the folder and looked through its contents. Just like Calvin had said, the folder contained call logs and several screenshots from the surveillance footage. "Were there any financial dealings?" he asked.Calvin shook his head. "I had someone look into it but couldn't find any. Ms. Stromberg has been spending a lot on designer shoes and bags lately. Plus, it's all from her own pocket."Mrs. Holcomb used to gift her those," he explained. "But she and Mrs. Holcomb had some kind of fallout recently. Mrs. Holcomb seems to have blocked her phone number as well."Oh, and Ms. Stromberg's
Sage turned him down without a second thought. "No thanks. I'd rather buy my own place."Calvin scratched his head as he could tell Sage wasn't in the mood to chat. "Mrs. Holcomb, although Ian and I are close, when it comes to your relationship, Ms. Ford and I are both rooting for you!" Sage found it amusing that Calvin had to emphasize that he was on the same page as Tiana when he expressed his support. "You wouldn't have a thing for Tiana, would you?" she couldn't help but ask.Calvin hurriedly said, "Oh, hell no, Mrs. Holcomb. Ms. Ford and I are just friends who hit it off right away. I would never have a thing for her!" Sage didn't think Tiana would have a thing for men like him either."Mrs. Holcomb, while I support your decision, if you think Ian doesn't care about you and you're only considering divorce out of spite, I'd still like to stand up for him. He does care about you. He's just not very good at showing it," Calvin added."Calvin really is Ian's close friend," she
Ian handed the documents on his desk to Ivy when he heard that. Ivy took them, gave them a quick once-over, and frowned in confusion. "These are all my call logs with Ms. Stromberg, and a picture of us at a café. What's the problem?"Ian asked lowly, "Did you arrange for Delilah to go to your place and make a scene that night?"Ivy seemed a bit lost at first. Then, her eyes widened in realization. "Hold on. Do you think I'd ask Ms. Stromberg to humiliate me just because I've talked to her a few times?"Her expression became solemn. "I don't understand why you'd have such doubts. I indeed know Ms. Stromberg, and we've met before. She has my contact number, but I would never pull something like that."Ivy explained that Delilah had taken the initiative to ask for her contact number and followed her on social media at a party a few months ago. Then, she learned from her posts on social media that Delilah was Sage's friend. Every time she posted a story, Delilah would leave snide a
"Who are these guys, Ian? Should I know them?" Ivy asked, puzzled. Ian remained silent as he stared at her. Realization then dawned on Ivy. Tears welled up in her eyes. "These guys crossed Mrs. Holcomb, so she's suspicious of me? Ian, I've kept my distance from you ever since I returned to Haldon because I was worried I'd cause you trouble."Ivy couldn't keep her tears at bay any longer. "I've put up with whatever Sage does to me, but I'm not that forgiving. I feel pain too. I just don't want to make things difficult for you…"Ian, what have I done wrong to make all of you doubt and look into me like this?" she asked with teary eyes. Ian's stern demeanor softened slightly as he noticed the scar on her forehead and her sorrowful expression. "There's no need for you to take this matter to heart since it's not related to you."Her eyes were still misty. "I admit that I used to have feelings for you. But ever since I found out you were married, I've only seen you as a friend. Ian, i
"Grandpa, Zack!" Sage called out gleefully."You're back, Sage." Zachary smiled warmly.Sage walked up to them and took a seat beside her grandfather before she asked Zachary, "Zack, are you here in Haldon to join Maven Corporation?""Zack's going to help us out at Maven Corporation for a year. Then, we'll see how things go," Donald responded. Zachary nodded. "I don't feel like going abroad right now since Grandpa's gone. Luckily, Grandpa Joyner invited me over, so here I am."Sage couldn't help but feel a little sad when she thought about Thomas. "My condolences, Zack. From now on, consider us your family here in Haldon.""Aww look who's all grown up and knows how to comfort people now," Zachary chuckled and teased."Ain't that right," Donald chimed in. "My precious granddaughter's all grown up and knows how to worry about the family business now. She's been clamoring to hire someone trustworthy. She'll finally be at ease once you join the company."Sage smiled. "Of course! B
"Did you invite Ian as well, Grandpa?" Sage asked.Donald smiled and said, "Ian called me this afternoon to ask me how I was doing. I casually mentioned that you'd be dropping by later and asked if he'd like to join us for dinner, and he agreed."Sage was aware that her grandfather didn't want her and Ian to divorce. Otherwise, he wouldn't have inquired about their situation half a month after Linda's birthday had passed. He probably invited Ian over because he thought there was still a chance for them to make things work."How annoying," she brooded. When would Ian sign the agreement? If he dragged this out, Sage was afraid that it would only get harder to get a divorce. She was starting to seriously consider Shane's proposal. Soon, Ian walked in. He looked like he had just come from a formal event. He was dressed in a black suit with a crisp white shirt underneath. He looked calm and composed, even in such formal attire. His commanding presence made him impossible to overlook.
Sage was bewildered. What kind of nonsense was that? It was ridiculous enough that he mentioned Shane. Why did he drag Zachary into this?Ian could tell what she was thinking. He said, "From what I've heard, Zachary's doing pretty well on his own overseas. Why do you think he'd come and work as Uncle Owen's assistant at Maven Corporation?""Didn't he make himself clear just now? Which part did you not understand?" she asked.Ian narrowed his eyes. "He could've gone anywhere if he didn't want to go abroad. Why'd he come all the way to Haldon?"So he was implying that Zachary joined Maven Corporation because of her. She had only met Zachary a couple of times back in Colville, and they hadn't stayed in touch since. Ian must have been out of his mind!"Ian, allow me to remind you that we're about to get divorced. So please stop acting like you own me!" Sage snapped before storming out of the blending room.Ian followed her out, his lips pressed into a thin line. When the couple arriv