Sage and Laura quickly became best friends a little sooner than everyone thought.They were both direct and straightforward, and there were no issues communicating with each other. Though Laura had a military background and seemed masculine at times, she was still a little girl at heart and enjoyed pretty things.Sage spent most of her time in Nadeem City working, jade engraving, visiting Jace's mother, looking after Melody, and shopping with Laura.Laura had a banging body figure, just like models on a runway. Her androgynous style suited any of the clothes Sage picked for her, and even girls could fall for her…Sage got too excited and could not help but take pictures of her in various styles. It was like a photo shoot. Sage gasped in awe when she looked at the photos she had taken of Laura."Babe, come work for me as a brand ambassador when you retire from the military. It's a waste not taking advantage of your face and figure as a model."Laura fiddled with the bucket hat in
Laura pursed her lips with a displeased expression. "I'm ashamed of having such a humiliating ex-colleague!"Sage smiled half-heartedly and replied, "Yes, he's blind, but not entirely wrong."Sage was a little tipsy, and she was slightly fazed."I hid my true identity from him for three years. I kept everything about Sage Norah in the dark, and every single day, I was worried that my true identity would be exposed."I became an entirely different person. I was no different than a people-pleasing puppet. How could Jace like me when I don't even like myself?"Laura thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "You know, I previously had a crush on Jace. Do you know how he rejected me back then?"Sage looked up and sneered, "He only had eyes for Sienna at that time, and he must've told you that he had someone else in mind."Laura replied, "No. He told me that… he's a killer, not a lover."Sage was dumbfounded. "What a stupid man."Laura laughed and added, "He was what they called a k
Laura told Sage, "It's not hard to see that Jace still loves you. I don't know if you still love him or not. I'm no love guru, but if you're still in love with each other, why don't you give yourself another chance?"Laura did not understand Sage. Laura had always been straightforward with her feelings. If she liked somebody, she would go for it. If she no longer had any feelings for him, she would split up with him.With death constantly looming around the horizon, Laura had no time to wait for happiness to come knocking.Sage was not convinced. "It's because you have yet to fall in love. Just wait until you fall in love with another person. Then, you'll understand that love isn't binary. There are always some external factors that you have to consider. Those who are able to be together are always the fortunate ones, but unfortunately, not everybody can be so fortunate."Sage did not tell Laura how disappointed she was when she signed her name on the divorce papers. She could not
[Kane: Shut up!][Nigel: Hahaha! Are you serious? If she still hasn't said yes, you'll have to work harder!][Seth: Her name is Laura?][Sage: Yup! She's the one who made him cry when he was just a child. Do you guys remember her?][Nigel: I remember! Who could forget?][Seth: Who could forget something so unforgettable?][Tim: Haha!]Kane was speechless. The upright image he tried so hard to maintain was gone instantly.Back in the car, Jace let go of his wrist. "What are you going to say after you bust in?""Why do you care?" asked Kane."I don't, but I know Sage and Laura. They would certainly be unhappy if they find out we're stalking them. After that, do you seriously think you would still stand a chance with Laura?" Jace asked.Jace knew the most important thing on Kane's mind was getting Laura.Kane hesitated for a second before replying, "Who cares if they're happy or not? Anything is better than just sitting here! If you are so adept at this, why are you still sitt
Kane was unfazed as he replied, "Don't worry, there will be plenty of chances for me to do something about it."Once again, Laura felt hooked like a fish that bit the bait. She felt helpless, like a death row inmate waiting for the guillotine to drop.Sage noticed that Laura was about to explode. She immediately stepped in and said, "Don't get too worked up. Your waist is still healing."Her words immediately caused Laura to calm down, and she mustered up her biggest smile. "Haha! What brings you here?"Kane could not believe what he was seeing.Laura even patted the seat beside her, indicating for Kane to sit beside her. "Sage's brother is also my brother. Come, sit!"Kane sat beside her but still could not believe she would turn her altitude around quickly. He asked, "Are you sure you are not an actor?""You know what, I did! I went to an acting school for a few years," replied Laura.Kane was once again rendered speechless. "Okay.".Kane, of course, knew that she was lying.
Laura and Sage exchanged glances expressing how little they trusted these two men before them.Kane and Jace had spent the entire day stalking them and were famished. As such, both immediately ordered a bunch of sashimi, rice bowls, and ramens.Not long after, both men started feasting on the food.Sage and Laura wanted to leave, but with the men blocking the entry, they could only sit there and wait until they were finished with their food.Sage and Laura could not help but feel that the food was not as good as they once thought it was. Jace and Kane may seem elegant, but the speed at which they were consuming the food was quite alarming,"Why aren't you guys talking? You guys were having so much fun just now. Weren't you feeding each other also? Continue doing your thing," Kane said through his gritted teeth as he gulped down a big mouthful of rice. Sage and Laura could clearly decipher the resentment in his tone.'Is he jealous of me, his own sister?' thought Sage.Laura,
Sage and Laura, on the other hand, decided to go for some exercise. After all, a little physical activity after a meal would help with digestion.As dusk arrived, the setting sun painted the blue sky with a dash of brilliant orange. A sports car tore down the street with both women inside with the speakers blaring. Laura swayed softly to the song. Her eyes closed, and her hands outstretched to feel the wind coursing through her palms.Kane, on the other hand, was in a blue sports car, driving just behind them. When Kane saw that slim, outstretched hand, he felt a sudden rising urge. He could feel his body burning up.Kane could only crank up the air conditioning.Jace, on the other hand, was not doing much better when he saw the men who were cat-calling Sage. His hands unconsciously curled into a fist.Laura, of course, noticed the blue car that was tailing them."Why are they stalking us?" asked Laura.Sage looked at the car in her side mirror and remained silent.Sage knew
"Why are you asking me?" asked Jace."Didn't you say that this is your city?" exclaimed Kane.Jace decided that the best way to know where they were going would be to call Laura.However, Laura was not picking up, so Jace sent her a message. [Pick up, or else I'm going to tell your family where you are]Laura immediately called back. "Old Dried Fish, don't you dare sell me out!" "Where are you going?" asked Jace."Sage already told you. We are going to a place where only girls go. Don't follow us! If you guys have too much time on your hands, do something meaningful instead. If you follow us, don't blame us if things get ugly!" replied Laura."What is a place where only girls go? Where could that be? Are they going to watch male strippers?" asked Kane.'Strippers?' Jace thought to himself.On the other hand, Sage and Laura finally felt a wave of relief after losing the men tailing them.Laura suddenly felt the urge to drive and exchanged seats with Sage."What do you want