Ian scoffed. "Why would I take someone like you on?""Ian Holcomb!""What on earth is going on here?" Tiana exclaimed in a stern tone, prompting Ian and Shane to look in her direction. "What's the meaning of this, Mr. Holcomb? Why are you stopping Mr. Morrison?"Ian's expression darkened. "Please don't interfere in our affairs, Ms. Ford.""What about me? Can I interfere?" Sage asked coldly. Tiana quickly raised her phone and allowed Ian to speak directly to Sage. "Tell your men to let Shane go. I want to see him," Sage continued.Ian's expression became grim. "Sage, I've told you not to test my limits! Just because I've let what you've done slide because of your weakened state doesn't mean I'll put up with you for the rest of my life.""As if I needed him to put up with me," Sage scoffed inwardly. "Do I need your permission to see someone now?" she sneered. Ian responded coldly, "You can see anyone you want, just not Shane.""Seriously, Ian? What century are you living in?
Tiana hurriedly dialed Sage's number. "Ian went upstairs to your ward again. I couldn't stop him!"Tiana had a bad feeling about this. "He's very upset, Sage. Please don't attempt to confront him, okay? I'll be right there!" After hanging up the phone, she sprinted up the stairs instead of waiting for the elevator. Meanwhile, before Sage could even put her phone away, she noticed Ian standing at the door with a grim face. "What do you want?" she asked warily before she pressed the call button beside the bed.Ian, on the other hand, walked up to her. There was a cold glint in his dark eyes, and he was shrouded in ice-cold air. It was clear that he was very close to losing it. Apart from the last time Ian was drunk, she had never seen such madness in his gaze. Sage had a bad feeling feeling about this. Soon, a nurse rushed in, probably because she was in a VIP room or because the nurses had caught wind of the gossip and were eager to see what was going on. Sage saw the nurse
Even though he didn't utter a single threatening word, Sage felt like he was hinting at it. Tiana had never gotten along with her in-laws to begin with. Her life would only get tougher if Ian dragged them into this. Besides, there was nothing Tiana could do to stop him right now.Hence, Sage tried to sound calm as she said, "I'll go with him, Tiana. You should head home."Tiana was about to speak up when Sage added, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. He won't hurt me out of respect for Grandma."Tiana believed that much. "Call me if you need anything, okay?""I will." As soon as she said that, Ian closed the elevator door.Sage didn't struggle or argue any further. Instead, she asked coldly, "Where are you taking me?"However, Ian paid her no heed. No matter what she asked, he stayed silent. Frustrated, she gave up on pressing him for answers and closed her eyes in resignation.The driver had already pulled the car up outside the hospital's inpatient department. Ian placed Sage in th
While the IV drip was running, the doctor and nurse stepped out to prepare the medication. Ian was still busy answering calls outside. Sage took a look around the master bedroom and realized that not much had changed since she left, aside from the additional bedding. The pillows, thin blankets, and fuzzy slippers she hadn't taken with her were still in their original places."You must be hungry, Mrs. Holcomb. I've prepared some oatmeal and chicken soup for you. Why don't you have some?" Just then, Wanda walked in with a tray of food. Even though she sounded a bit cautious, Sage could tell Wanda was genuinely happy to have her back. Sage was frustrated, but she didn't want to take it out on Wanda. Hence, she forced a smile and said, "Thank you, Wanda. I don't have much of an appetite right now. Please just leave it there.""Even if you have no appetite, you should eat something, Mrs. Holcomb," Wanda urged with concern. "Look at you… you were already slim to begin with. But now,
Sage couldn't hold it in any longer. She threw her phone at Ian and yelled, "Mind your own business, and give me back my phone!"The phone hit Ian and landed on the ground. He glanced at the phone, picked it up, and held it in his hand. He then looked at Sage with a grim expression. "Let me guess. You want to contact Shane? I suggest you give up on that idea.""Since you don't need a new phone, just stay here and focus on getting better." He continued coldly, "Forget about going out, or else you'll just end up worse off!" With that, he stormed off. "Ian Holcomb, why don't you go see a doctor if you've lost your mind? Don't take it out on me!" Sage cursed. However, all she got in response was the sound of the door slamming shut. Sage was furious and frustrated. Ian had brought her here straight from the hospital just to prevent her from seeing Shane. After calming down, she laid down on the bed. She had to keep her cool and wait for Matilda's message.…Sage spent the next t
The bodyguard hesitated. "I'll go out then!" Sage said, heading toward the door.Wanda didn't dare to stop her. She could only follow after her anxiously. "Slow down, Mrs. Holcomb! There's no need to rush!"Sage rushed to the front door of the villa. Sure enough, Tiana was waiting for her outside. "Sage!" Tiana tried to walk into the villa as soon as she noticed Sage, but Ralph stopped her. Sage's expression hardened. "If you don't let her in, I'm coming out. It's your call."Ralph hesitated for a moment when he noticed her adamant demeanor. Eventually, he got out of Tiana's way. Tiana walked into the villa, took Sage's hand, and gave her a quick once-over. "Are you okay? Why couldn't I get through to you?"Sage had Wanda go into the house while she and Tiana sat on the chairs in the garden. "That lunatic took my phone and wouldn't let me leave," Sage said coldly."No wonder I couldn't reach him the past few days when I tried to call and ask about your condition. His assis
Sage's expression darkened. How could Uncle Ron get into trouble now of all times? "Do you have the video? Show me!" she urged. Tiana pulled out her phone and played one of the videos. In the video, Owen was being taken away by several uniformed staff members. In the background, Susan was crying hysterically, and Zachary looked gravely concerned. "The reporters said there were serious tax issues, and the authorities have a lot of evidence," Tiana elaborated.Even though Maven Corporation was gradually declining, there were no reports of tax issues. Or else, Ivy wouldn't have passed up such a great opportunity. Sage was sure that this was the result of someone's deliberate action. "What are you going to do now, Sage?" Tiana was concerned. "If this drags on, your family's reputation will be severely damaged."Sage was well aware of that. Her family business was already unstable. If someone took advantage of the situation to kick them while they were down, Maven Corporation would
Wanda hurriedly explained, "I'm not trying to be nosy, Mrs. Holcomb. I'm just worried that Mr. Holcomb will ask me about it."Sage settled into the lounge chair. "It's okay. Just tell him I'm causing a scene and ask him to come home as soon as possible.""But…" Wanda hesitated as she looked at Sage, who was visibly relaxed. "But Mrs. Holcomb isn't causing a scene… Wouldn't this mean I'm lying? Would Mr. Holcomb blame me?" she thought. Sage saw right through her. "If he doesn't believe you, I can start kicking a fuss right now." Wanda was at a loss for words.Sage had already started to doze off after Wanda called Ian. "Mrs. Holcomb, it's a nice day out, but you shouldn't sleep out here. You might catch a cold," she said worriedly.Sage shifted slightly. "Could you please bring me a blanket then?""Of course, I'll be right back." When she returned to the rooftop with a blanket, she found Sage standing beside the glass railing at the edge of the balcony. Puzzled, she asked, "I