Even if Leo and Ronald interfered, knowing Ian, he should've been able to do more. Ian had no intention of explaining himself when he heard that. "Do you have any leads on who you suspected was behind Ivy last time?" Calvin asked. "What did you find out that makes you want to start with Ivy?"Ian picked up his document and responded lowly, "Don't stick your nose into things that don't concern you, and don't make wild guesses. It won't do you any good."Calvin was rendered speechless.…Sage and Matilda agreed to meet at a charming café. The waiter led her to a cozy room upstairs. The room was filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, warm croissants, and pastries, as well as wood and leather. Compared to the café where she had met Marcus before, this one was clearly more classy and popular among women."You made it, Sage!" Matilda greeted her warmly."Hello, Madam Matilda." Sage noticed Sandy was also there when she greeted Matilda. The young lady was engrossed in her i
Sage nodded. "Sure, Madam Matilda."Matilda explained, "I'm sure you've heard about Sandy's condition. I need to find a scent that she doesn't find repulsive to help calm her emotions. "Ian's grandmother said you're very skilled at perfumery, so I wanted to ask if you could help create a scent for Sandy."She explained that while there were a lot of professional perfumers both domestically and internationally, Sandy wouldn't want to interact with strangers, let alone cooperate with them to express her feelings. That was why she was asking for her help.Ian had asked her once before at the Holcomb Manor if she could help him create a fragrance to alleviate Sandy's illness. At the time, she had politely declined because she had never met Sandy and was unfamiliar with her preferences. But now that she was looking at the hopeful look in Matilda's eyes and the obedient Sandy, who was absorbed in her iPad, Sage couldn't bring herself to turn Matilda down.She nodded and said, "I'll
"Sandy, how could you follow a stranger?"Startled, Sandy became visibly tense and uneasy. Sage hurriedly hugged her. "Please lower your voice, Mr. Holcomb. You're scaring Sandy."Leo was clearly displeased. "Mind your own business. Who are you to interject when I'm talking to my daughter?""There's no need to be so harsh, Mr. Holcomb. They're just kids," Dale said gently. "Exactly, Mr. Holcomb. Ms. Joyner is just concerned about Ms. Holcomb," Abby chimed in.Leo's expression softened slightly when he heard that."Sandy!" Just then, Matilda hurried over after finishing her call. She first checked on Sandy before turning to Leo. "Sandy has been emotionally unstable lately. Please be more mindful of how you speak to her in the future.""What are you two doing here?" Leo asked lowly.Matilda responded apathetically, "I'm here to have dinner with Sage."His brows drew together before he introduced the people beside him. "This is Mr. Dale Sutton and his daughter, Abby."He then t
Nobody thought Wilson would agree. After all, most people would refuse when they weren't already part of the hangout. However, there was no reason to change the decision since Wilson had already agreed. Hence, the group arrived at a bistro. Everyone drank and played games, but Wilson didn't join in. He didn't eat anything or drink a single sip of alcohol. Nobody invited him to play either.But he just wouldn't leave! Everyone knew his status at work and his presence made the others feel stressed. "Dr. Wilson, sorry about the noise. You aren't drinking anyway, so why don't you head home and get some rest?" said another doctor.Wilson didn't like to socialize, but that didn't mean that he couldn't tell that they wanted him to leave. He couldn't help but look at Tiana.She was laughing happily while chatting with her colleagues. Her cheeks were flushed, and she looked extra pretty. However, she never looked at him even once and said not a single word to him the whole night."Dr.
Although the others still hadn't recovered from their shock, they hurried to pull Wilson away from Tiana."Tiana, darling, go home with me…" muttered Wilson. He gripped the arm of the male doctor who was holding him and said drunkenly, "Don't ignore me…"Everyone knew that Wilson was so drunk that he couldn't recognize who was who anymore. "He's good friends with the director. Ask him for Dr. Wilson's address and send him home!" someone said.Someone called the director while Wilson mumbled, "Tiana, my wife.""I know what's going on!" said a nurse excitedly. "Dr. Wilson came to work at our hospital because he likes Nurse Tiana and wants to marry her!" "That makes me think of Dr. Wilson always passing by the nurses' station. Is it because he wants to see Tiana?" said another nurse."A few days ago, Dr. Wilson asked me where Tiana went!" someone chimed in. "That reminds me of something too! Dr. Wilson said hi to Tiana at the canteen on his first day at the hospital!" whooped
Tiana stopped in front of Wilson. He was leaning against a colleague, and his eyes were bleary behind his steel-rimmed spectacles.Wilson had perfect features, and he still looked classy and arrogant even when he was drunk. Tiana suddenly thought of the admiration she had felt toward him the first time she saw him. She had thought that he had married her so quickly because he felt the same. She had had so much hope for their marriage. Alas, it was all just her wishful thinking. What Wilson needed was a woman who was quiet, hardworking, ladylike, who could satisfy his physical needs, and who could take care of him and his family. On the other hand, Tiana wanted a husband who loved and understood her. When they had different needs, problems and grudges would emerge over time.Tiana knew that Wilson had been reluctant to sign the divorce papers at the court. She had tolerated many things out of love, but she couldn't tolerate being a replacement for someone else. She had been so
"Tiana, that woman likes Dr. Wilson, doesn't she? She came so quickly and looked so concerned!" a nurse asked Tiana the moment Wilson left.Tiana said with a neutral expression, "Maybe.""Dr. Wilson likes you, and she likes him. Are you guys in a love triangle?" said the nurse.Tiana burst out laughing. "This isn't a love triangle. I'm not involved in this at all! Just forget about everything that happened tonight!"Although everyone promised, it was still impossible to sweep it under the carpet. Somebody had recorded a video of Wilson hugging Tiana and calling her his wife and uploaded it into a group chat. Hence, many people at the hospital found out that Dr. Wilson had a crush on the head nurse, Tiana. However, Wilson and Tiana acted normally. Especially Wilson, who showed up to work the next day punctually and completely sober. He still behaved normally even when he saw the video from one of his housemen. That afternoon, Sage also saw the video on Tiana's phone when they
Tiana looked up and saw that it was Ian. Sage obviously spotted him too.Ian was wearing a tailor-made black suit with a casual green shirt underneath. Although he was dressed casually, he still looked like someone out of a movie with his dashing good looks.He must have heard what Tiana said because he looked a little sullen. However, he was acting normal, and he didn't say anything much.Tiana hadn't had much to do with Ian after the time she had scolded him at the hospital in Toledonese. She felt a little awkward being caught bad-mouthing him behind his back. "Sage, I'm going to check on a patient!" said Tiana and hurried out of the nurses' room. Sage looked at Ian and said, "Do you have something to ask me?"Ian said, "Mom told me that you're going to visit Sandy at home today. I also happen to be going today, but my driver can't pick me up. Let's go in your car."Sage was about to turn him down when he said, "Sage, I got badly injured too, but you never visited me nor ask