There was a bombing case in the suburbs of Nadeem City. Three people died in the car that was burned to the ground.The police investigated the crime scene. The clues led them to Sage and Laura, who were currently both in the hospital.Sage and Laura cooperated with the police's investigation and were told to share what had happened. Then, the police opened an official case for investigation.As a result, the club was shut down. Sage felt sorry for Henry.Hunter flew from Salem City to Nadeem City as soon as he heard about Sage's accident. He brought Leah without a doubt.Seeing Hunter and Leah show up together, Sage knew they must have made up. Sage even gave Hunter a good lecture in front of Leah for good measure.Hunter dared not argue and obediently listened to Sage. "Yes, it was my fault. I promise I won't do it again."Sage wanted to continue on, but Leah secretly pulled her sleeve and gave a cue to stop."You're being too nice. He might bully you more in the future if yo
Leah could only understand half of what Sage truly meant. At last, she nodded hesitantly.However, there was one thing that she understood well: she must try to make herself stronger and better!…Now that Hunter was here, Sage felt like working. Sage was grounded and she could not go out. However, she still had to do the work that needed to be done and there were many matters to be arranged by her.Hunter immediately reported on the current progress of the Jefferson Group."I don't want to hear the process. Just tell me the results."Sage sat on the bed and pulled a small table over. She reviewed the documents and paperwork carefully and checked for errors. When she was done with the review, she signed her name in the lower right corner. Soon, the documents were stacked on the bed. She told Louis to take care of them as soon as possible while listening to Hunter's report.Hunter was a strong-willed person. He would not easily let go of the Jefferson Group."Jefferson Group's s
Sage was already a grown-up, but she was forced to stay in the ward. She felt embarrassed about it, but the loss of freedom felt worse.She was not in a good mood and was grumpy about it. Jace's arrival only made her grumpier.Jace had learned a new trick from god-knows-where and started coming to the health center to visit her daily. Unfortunately, she was stuck in the ward, so she had no choice but to have him stay.What made her even troubled was the fact that the Yuriel's family took the blame for her near-accident at the club. They blamed Jace for not keeping her safe. Therefore, they ordered Jace to take care of her and make it up for her.Grandma Yuriel even came to visit her in person. She held her hand and said with a smile, "Sage, tell Jace if you want to eat something. He'll buy it for you. It's his duty to take care of you. Just treat him like a slave, anything will do."Sage could not refuse the elder's kindness. So she awkwardly nodded along and laughed.As for Frey
"Why are you staring at me?"Jace replied, "You look pretty."Sage fell silent. She quietly thought to herself, "I know I'm good-looking. Isn't that obvious?""Stop staring. I can't eat with you staring like that." Sage's tone was stiff."Oh." Jace closed his eyes and promised, "I'll stop staring."Sage became speechless. Why was Jace being so silly?She ignored him and continued to eat.The room stayed silent for a moment until someone's tummy suddenly growled a little. Sage's actions stopped when she heard the abrupt noises. She looked up suddenly, glancing from Jace's stomach to his face.Jace did not expect his stomach to growl that loudly and his face flushed a little."You haven't eaten?" Sage asked in surprise.Jace stiffened. "Not yet." He managed a smile, paused a little, and then explained, "It was already noon when I rushed home from the museum. I was afraid that you were hungry, so I rushed over with the food. You can eat first. I'm not hungry yet. I'll eat la
This colorful enamel bowl was not the same as the four bowls Sage purchased at the charity dinner a long time ago.Sage's eyes lit up as soon as she placed it in the palm of her hand."Was this from the ancient golden years?"Jace's eyes glistened. He knew Sage loved antique goods, but he did not expect her eyes to be that sharp.He said with a smile, "Yeah." Then, he asked, "How did you know?"Sage slowly turned the small bowl with a white bottom in her hand. While she observed it, bouts of information flashed in her mind.The colorful enamel bowl had plum blossoms and peony patterns. It was probably made in the ancient golden years. It had a bigger mouth, a beautifully curved wall, and a round bottom. The bowl was even painted with a white glaze inside. The enamel drawn outside depicted two plum blossoms on the old branches, in full bloom.She muttered subconsciously, "The enamel bowls from the ancient silver years were less decorated and simple, but the enamel bowls from the
"I'll decide if it's worth it or not. I think this is just nice."Jace kept the hairpin. Fearing that Sage would give him more money, he hastily packed the lunchbox and left. Before leaving, he added, "I'll leave now and come back for dinner."Why would he come again?Sage frowned hard and shouted his name from behind. "Jace!"'Don't you come again!' she thought as the door closed with a snap.Meanwhile, in the next room.Laura lay on her back while getting chiropractic treatment. She looked towards Kane who was standing beside her."Hey, bro? Why do you come here every day? Do you like watching me suffer or something?"Kane held his black phone and looked up upon hearing that. "Yeah," he muttered.Laura was confused. "Huh?"Kane added, "It's pretty fun.""What the heck…"When she moved, Melody warned, "Hey, don't move."Laura dared not move. She only gave Kane a fierce look.If the injury was not holding her back, she would have beaten him up then and there. How could he
Jace got into his car after leaving the hospital.He grabbed the hairpin in his hand and caressed the beautiful and delicate rose carving on it. He also felt Sage's beautifully carved name on the hairpin and could not stop touching it.A smile surfaced on his face unknowingly.He finally had something that belonged to her. It was just a small hairpin, but it reminded him of her warmth because of the carvings she personally made on it.Zayne sat in the front passenger seat and answered a call. He wanted to inform Jace about something and turned back. However, he caught sight of a silly-looking Jace who was staring at a hairpin.Zayne couldn’t help compressing his lips.Jace just used a priceless antique to exchange for an ordinary wooden hairpin. It was clearly a loss-making trade, but he looked so happy. Love really made people silly."Mister Jace." Zayne did not want to spoil his boss’ good mood, but he had to say something to him."Shoot," Jace answered with a faint voice."
"W-what? Y-you sound disgusting."Sage was speechless for a second. She blinked, leaned closer, and grabbed his hand. She shook his hand gently, "Luther, I'd like to ask you for a small favor…""No! No way! I won't do it!"Luther slapped her hand, jumped away, and took three giant steps backward.He looked at her with a wary face as if she was about to do something naughty to him. Sage's face clouded over. "I haven't even told you my request."Luther shook his head at her and gave her a look. He could easily see through Sage's intention."You want me to help you escape to the branch office, right? Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?""If you know, then help me," said Sage and kept playing woman.Luther took another giant step back and stuttered, "Y-you… Don't disgust me!"Sage continued doing it. "Luther…"Luther wanted to kneel to her in defeat. He put his hand together and pleaded, "Sage, please spare me. Tim and Kane are the ones who decided to keep you confi