Chapter 459

Soon, Ian approached the elevator with his effortless stride, his long legs carrying him swiftly. When his eyes met Sage's, his expression was inscrutable.

"Tiana, I'm in the elevator now. The signal's quite weak. I'll catch up with you later," Sage said, ending her call.

After pocketing her phone, she turned to the woman by the elevator. "Excuse me, I'm headed out."

Though the woman seemed puzzled, she obligingly stepped back into the elevator to make way for Sage. But just as Sage was about to leave, Ian blocked the doorway, halting her exit.

"Could you move, please?" Sage frowned, slightly irritated.

Ian's tone was cool and detached. "I'm not stopping you. Go ahead." Despite his words, his imposing stature and stance effectively blocked her from leaving.

With a steely gaze, Sage shot back, "How do you expect me to go when you're blocking the way?"

Ian's expression remained impassive. "You do you, and I'll do me. Whether you can leave isn't my concern."

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