"If you truly care about Ian, it's best to respect him and stop scheming behind his back."The Sutton family does have a good background, but Ian doesn't like Ms. Sutton. What's the point of forcing them together?"Leo took a puff of his cigar and let out a disdainful chuckle. "What's the worth of affection? A leader and someone in power can't let such a cheap thing as emotions affect their judgment!"Hearing this, Matilda's expression completely changed. She became aloof and proceeded to walk upstairs.…It was Sunday the next day. Sage received a call from Matilda.She said there was an art exhibition in Haldon City, and she was thinking about taking Sandy to check it out. She wanted to ask if Sage could join.Sage hadn't seen them since Matilda moved to Holcomb Estate with Sandy. And, since Matilda seemed to have something to say to her, Sage agreed to meet with them.When Sage arrived at the art exhibition, Matilda and Sandy were already there."Sage!"It had been a long
When Matilda asked that, Sage inexplicably felt a bit uneasy.Yesterday, that man showed clear admiration for Matilda. At that time, she was genuinely worried that Ian might misunderstand the situation, so she instinctively kept it a secret."Sorry, Mrs. Holcomb."Matilda smiled calmly and said, "Sage, I don't blame you. You're a kind person."You knew that Ian and I don't have the best relationship and feared he might misunderstand me again, worsening the situation. That's why you didn't dare to tell him."Matilda added, "I've actually known that friend for quite some time. He used to work over in Yremdale, but he just recently came back to the country."Although Matilda didn't explicitly say it, Sage deduced that the man probably returned to the country because of Matilda.Looking at Matilda's calm and gentle demeanor, Sage couldn't help but ask, "Mrs. Holcomb, does he like you?"Matilda smiled faintly. "At our age, we no longer have the passion and impulsiveness to talk abou
Sage politely declined the staff to bring her in and stood alone in the corridor by the lake, gazing at the scenery near the restaurant.The setting sun cast its glow on the lake, making the rippling water sparkle like scattered diamonds.Sage couldn't help her playful mood. She reached out, pretending to cradle the sparkling reflections on the lake's surface and the sunlight together in her palms.Not far away, Shane got out of the car and happened to see the scene.Sage stood in an antique-looking corridor, wearing a casual white knit sweater paired with a light-colored long skirt. Her slender figure and flowing black hair complemented her delicate appearance.At that moment, she was reaching out with her graceful arms, trying to catch something.The orange sunset cast its glow on her, not only illuminating her features but also adding a golden touch to her hair. She looked indescribably delicate and charming.Even years later, when Shane recalled this scene, he would still fe
Seeing the tense standoff between the two brothers, Marcus promptly tried to mediate by advising Simon, "Simon, he's your brother. You should find a better time to talk with Shane."Simon also knew it wasn't a good time for this conversation, so he said to Shane sternly, "I'll come to your place later!"Shane ignored him and walked straight past them, holding Sage's hand.Back at the parking lot, Shane was still a bit upset. "Why did we have to run into them out of nowhere? It really ruined the mood."But Sage wasn't affected because the Morrison family never liked her in the first place. Simon's reaction was quite normal. It wasn't the first time such a scene happened, nor would it be the last."Don't argue with your brother again later when he comes to you. Looking at it from your family's perspective, they're not wrong, either."Sage even proceeded to try to comfort Shane by teasing him."You're a scion from a noble family, after all. There are so many outstanding women out t
Shane said, "No, it's fine. We can talk about it over dinner."About half an hour later, Shane took Sage to a nearby restaurant with a good reputation.The two ordered their food, and once all the dishes arrived, they enjoyed the meal.Only then did Shane fill Sage in. "During my business trip, I reached out to some of Shekdotter Inc.'s previous clients on Breakthrough's behalf."Once they learned about Breakthrough's capabilities, they expressed their willingness to continue working with you. Have your team follow up when the time comes."Sage was completely stunned when she heard what Shane said.Did Shane go on this business trip for her?Shane could see what she was thinking and spoke casually, "It was just a side trip. Farsight also has some projects to follow up on over there."Furthermore, regarding Ivy, my people have found a doctor who can prove that the mental evaluation at that time was fabricated."Shane added, "But Ivy being held in a mental institution isn't much
Sandra Fraser was already a selfish and rude woman.Losing her son already left her hopeless. One could imagine how crazy she must have become now that she lost her grandchild, too.Sage asked Tiana, "How is Ivy doing now?"Tiana explained that Ivy lost a lot of blood from the miscarriage and being stabbed. She was taken to the emergency room since any delay in treatment might put her life at risk."I heard Ronald went to ask Ian for a better hospital and doctor arrangements for Ivy, but Ian did not meet with him," Tiana said. "I guess he might ask Mr. Leo for help, but it's uncertain whether he will actually do anything about it."Leo wouldn't ignore Ivy, especially considering what she had done for him in the past. Moreover, Ronald had been loyal to Leo for a long time. Ivy should be fine.Ivy probably anticipated this outcome, which was why she dared to be so ruthless with herself.Sage spoke with Tiana for a few more moments before ending the call.Shane wasn't interested i
Without thinking too much about it, Sage put Queen back in the carrier and asked, "Did you need something from me?"Ian pulled out two tickets. "I heard from Grandpa that you like this band called Breezewind. They're performing in Haldon City tomorrow. Do you have time to go with me?"Seeing the ticket in Ian's hand, Sage felt a sudden surge of emotion that was somewhere between amused and bittersweet.She had bought tickets to Breezewind's performance in her previous life, too.At that time, she was jealous of Ivy and Ian's relationship. She frequently cried and pressured Ian for answers, which caused significant tension between them.When Breezewind came to perform in Haldon City, she hadn't seen Ian for several days and missed him a lot.During dinner with Linda at Holcomb Manor, she took the opportunity to apologize to him and invited him to watch the band's performance with her.Perhaps it was because Linda was present that he didn't turn her down.That evening, he even we
Shane said he had arrived downstairs. So, Sage went down quickly, and sure enough, Shane was waiting for her.He was dressed quite casually today, wearing a white hoodie paired with casual pants, looking even more handsome and charming.On the other hand, Sage also chose to wear a white T-shirt and jeans for convenience."Does this count as a couple wearing matching outfits?" Shane asked mischievously.Sage glanced at him. "Whatever makes you happy."The two bickered as they went to grab a bite nearby before heading to Haldon Gymnasium.On the way, Sage asked Shane about what happened between him and Simon last night.Shane replied nonchalantly, "It was the same old stuff. I ignored him, and when he realized there was no point, he left."Even though Shane spoke nonchalantly, Sage knew that Simon wouldn't be easily dismissed. Shane was likely to get a stern reprimand.She couldn't change Simon's opinion of her, nor could she persuade Shane to get rid of his feelings, so she had