Sage hurried up to Ian and snatched the paper from his grasp. She hissed, "How dare you look through my stuff without my permission? That was very rude of you!"Ian seemed perplexed by the angry and vigilant look on her face. "It's just a flyer. Why can't I take a look at it?"It was only then Sage realized that she was clutching a flyer promoting fertility treatments. Someone must have shoved it into her hand when she left the hospital. She hadn't paid attention to it due to her emotional distress. She must have tossed the flyer along with her bag onto the coffee table.She let out a sigh of relief when she realized that Ian hadn't seen the report. Thankfully, he did not touch her bag."What was that huge reaction? What did you think I was staring at?" He fixed his eyes on her.Knowing that she had overreacted, she put on a calm face. "Nothing! I just hate it when you touch my stuff without my permission."That, however, did not rid his suspicion. He questioned, "These flyers on
"Were you not the one who bought the tie clip for me?" Ian confronted Sage, barely able to control his anger.She confessed, "No, I wasn't. Grandpa bought the tie clip for you to thank you for the antique inkwell." Immediately after telling the truth, Sage noticed a hint of fleeting disappointment in Ian's eyes. He questioned, "Sage, why didn't you clarify that when Susan took out the gift that day?"He thought of the day he wore the tie clip and how he had dismissed Calvin's comment about the design not being Sage's taste. When he thought about it, he realized that there was a hesitant look on Calvin's face as he said that.It turned out that Calvin was right all the while. Sage had not only not bought him the tie clip, she had never bought any other gift for him.He chided himself for acting like a fool, wearing the shirt she handed him last night and putting on the tie clip, thinking that she'd be happy to see it."What's there to clarify?" she retorted coldly. "I bought you
Sage couldn't help but wonder why he seemed familiar. Once again, she turned around but didn't find anyone seated behind her. When she turned her attention back to the buffet, the man was nowhere to be seen.After having been tailed and abducted by Benjamin's men, Sage was highly vigilant in such situations. Therefore, she went to the front desk, where she requested to view the security footage to ascertain if the man was monitoring her and to find out where he came from.The staff agreed to share the security footage of the restaurant, but they declined to reveal the location of the man's lounge, citing customer privacy.Shane approached Sage when he saw her embroiled in an argument with the staff. He questioned, "What's wrong? I thought you were having dinner at the restaurant. Why are you here?"She briefly updated him on the events that had unfolded. He suggested, "Let's decide after reviewing the footage of the hall."Sage nodded in agreement. As they replayed the security fo
Marcus declined. "It's alright. I have something else to do, and I need to leave now anyway."Shane replied nonchalantly, "Fine. Let's meet again next time."Glancing at Sage, Marcus questioned, "Shane, Elle complained a few times to me claiming that you've fallen for another woman. Is that woman Ms. Joyner?"Marcus must have been close with Shane to ask such a direct question. Sage had no problem acting like Shane's lover in front of Giselle, but she felt a little guilty doing that to Marcus. "Mr. Rosethorn, Shane and I—""Yes," Shane said before she could explain. "She hasn't fully accepted me, but you know me well. I wouldn't have kept her around if I wasn't interested."Sage felt ashamed at Shane's lie. Shane went on with a hint of irritation, "Marcus, please help me work on your parents. I really have no feelings for your sister. I hope they give up on the marriage."Marcus then shifted his attention to Sage. "Ms. Joyner, do you know of Shane's feelings?" He carried an intim
Right as Sage was about to fall into Shane's arms, someone forcefully tugged on her arm and pulled her away. She fell sideways, knocking into a man's chest. She looked up when she smelled the familiar woody scent and was shocked to find Ian Holcomb in front of her."Are you okay?" His dark eyes betrayed a hint of fury, but he sounded genuinely concerned for her.Straightening up, she assured him, "I'm fine.""Yo, Mr. Holcomb! What a coincidence to have run into you! Are you here for a fun night too?" Shane remarked in amusement.Ian shot him a cold look and pulled Sage closer. "Why are the two of you here?"One of Shane's colleagues poked his head out of another lounge and cried, "Mr. Morrison, come join us for a round of drinks!""Coming," Shane yelled back. Then, he arched his brow quizzically at Sage. "Shall we?""Sure." Sage was about to leave when Ian reached out to hold onto her shoulder.Ian addressed Shane impassively, "She is a lightweight, so she won't go with you."
Did Shane Morrison make Mrs. Holcomb work at Farsight Investment? On top of that, he invited Ian to the company event. What was he playing at?Ian appeared calm despite the shocked faces. "Please look after my wife." Then, he held Sage and settled down on one of the couches.Since they were in public, Sage did not struggle against him. She only discreetly brushed his hand off her shoulder."What are you guys standing there for? Let's toast to Mr. Holcomb!" Shane drawled with an unserious look."Oh, right!" One sensible employee immediately poured a glass of alcohol for Ian. He stated, "Mr. Holcomb, I'll drink to you on behalf of all my colleagues!"Ian folded his legs casually, not bothering to even look at the man. He also did not appear willing to accept the drink.The employee stood there awkwardly with the drink. Sage, fearing that her colleagues might criticize her later due to Ian's actions, decided to take the drink instead. Seeing that, Ian finally budged and accepted the
Before Ron could pour the alcohol over Sage's head, she went ahead and splashed her tea on his face. Caught by surprise, he trembled in shock and lost his grip on the wine glass, which crashed onto the floor.He seethed. "Filthy bitch! How dare you throw your tea at me?" Infuriated, he raised his arm to slap her in the face."Stop it!""Ouch—"Just as Ian yelled from the door, Shane grabbed Ron's wrist. Ron yelped in agony, twisting and turning as he pleaded for mercy. "Ouch, that hurts bad! Mr. Morrison, it's all my fault… Ouch—"Ron was cut off when Ian kicked him away. His round body collapsed and rolled across the ground.The other employees froze in shock when they witnessed the crazy scene. Ian paid no attention to them. Instead, he marched up to Sage and pulled her closer. "What just happened?"She shook her head and placed the empty cup on the table with lingering fear. Had Shane not intervened, Ron would have slapped her.Ian probably pieced the puzzle together. He con
Shane had no objection. After the Farsight Investment employees filed out of the lounge, Sage rose from her seat too. "Well, I shall leave now."Shane immediately looked annoyed. "What are you leaving for? We threw a welcome party for you. It's only fair that we get it done properly! I'll get someone over to join the drinking session!"Sage explained, "Mr. Morrison, I think this is enough for the day. We don't have to keep going."He lifted a brow skeptically. "What if Mr. Holcomb doesn't think it's enough?" He cast a suggestive look at Ian. "Mr. Holcomb, do you want to continue drinking?"Ian flashed a smile at him, but his emotions were unreadable. "Mr. Morrison, I'll entertain you since you're in the mood, but it's not fun to just drink. Why don't we make a drinking bet?"That immediately piqued Shane's interest. He wondered, "What bet?"Ian replied, "If I win the bet, you'll have to leave Haldon City and return to Northeria.""That's a daring bet." Shane let out a deranged c