'Why did she lie to me?''Why didn't she tell me that she was the girl I saved?'"I'll go to Salem City this time. Give me her phone number, I'll ask her myself!"Jace did not want to spend time looking for answers on his own as he knew that Sage would be able to hide things from him as long as she did not want him to find out. Besides, what else could he do when her hacking skills were superior to his?This was the first time he had felt such strong love and hatred for a woman while at the same time feeling helpless. He was on the verge of insanity.…Sage, on the other hand, was heading home.Leaning into the car seat, Sage shut her eyes to get some rest. In the meantime, she was considering what Luther had analyzed for her as well as Yoel's concerns about the project. No matter how she saw it, the best solution was to have Yuriel Group on board for the horse racing project.Sage had always stuck to the rule of not bringing personal feelings into work. There was no reason
After dinner, Yeva showed up in the study room with Leah.Sawyer Norah had designed the room to his taste, quaint but comfortable. On one side of the wall was a shelf filled with books. Another side was a wall written with a significant phrase, [A man of his own words].There were a lot of antique vases and Victorian paintings in the room. Yeva and Leah had seen these accessories in their fathers' room, but they were never allowed to touch them, nor did he teach them the value of those accessories. Both of them were laymen.Sage was flipping through a book while she casually listened to Yeva started reciting the house rules.Yeva did not put much time or effort into memorizing the rules. Yeva had reluctantly tried to memorize some of the rules because she knew she had to face Sage today. As she only started memorizing the rules at the last minute, she could not remember firmly and stuttered as she recited."You're done?" Sage looked up from her book slightly when Yeva suddenly sto
"I was only gone for three years. It's not like I lost my memories, why would I not remember?"Sage was gentle when she dealt with Leah. "I don't have a lot of strengths, but I do have a good memory. I remember those who are good to me, as well as those who have done me wrong. I've never forgotten how it was when we lived together and I probably will not forget the days to come." She continued, "Those who treat me well, I'll be sure to treat them well; those who did me wrong, I'll be sure that they get what they deserve."Leah felt her chest tighten. It was as if Sage had somehow known about the conversation between Yeva and herself. Leah was not a fool. Judging from Sage's cold and distant attitude, as well as her words, Leah was able to guess a thing or two.Compared to her, Sage was observant. Yeva's plan had been obvious when she had contacted Leah and asked her to move into Rosa Garden after years of silence. "I know. You've always been clear on where you stand. The world t
The door was not closed all the way. It was as if Sage had purposely left it open for her.Entering Sage's room, Leah said softly, "Sage, are you still awake?""Yeah."Closing the book in her hands, Sage sat upright, straightening her back, and looked at Leah. "Anything? Come on inside."Leah, dressed in her cotton nightgown that looked thread worn from overwashing, walked over to Sage. Leah felt restrained as she took careful steps across the expensive carpet as she did not wish to dirty it."Come, sit here," Sage said to Leah. She handed her a shawl. "I don't usually switch on the heater, so it might be cold for you here. Take this and wrap it around yourself. I don't want you to catch a cold.""Thank you."Leah thanked Sage politely and sat upright in the chair with her hands placed on her knees as both her legs were pressed against one another.Sage could not help but chuckle at the sight of Leah's careful behavior.Three years ago, she had learned from Leah how to behave
"I am aware," Sage replied, showing no signs of surprise.In shock, Leah's eyes widened. "You knew about it?"Sage scoffed, "Her petty tricks are written all over her face."Taken aback, Leah stared at Sage who looked calm and composed as she strategized. As if she suddenly realized something, Leah asked, "So you already guessed that I'd come to find you, right?""You're way smarter than her. Of course, you'd know right away who's the one you can rely on."Sage added, "Although I look frail, I’m reliable."Leah could not help but laugh. "I am forsaking the darkside for the light.""Mm, sounds about right."Sage pinched Leah's cheek softly and smiled ruefully. "Your face used to be so chubby back then, but look at you now, all skin and bones.""Don't you know that being thin is the new black these days? My friends are jealous of my small face."Sage shook her head. "It doesn't matter whether you're thin or chubby, as long as you're healthy. Starting from tomorrow, we'll make s
A night had passed just like that.Yeva felt a piercing pain in her hand the moment she woke up. Knitting her brows into a frown, Yeva cursed at Sage nastily again.Going downstairs, she noticed that both Sage and Leah were already having breakfast, and the both of them were chuckling while talking, looking as if they were on fairly good terms with each other.Yeva opened her eyes wide and froze as she thought to herself: 'What the hell is going on?''It's only been one night, and Leah has managed to get Sage's trust? What possibly did I miss?'"Good morning, Sage."In an attempt to get attention, Yeva greeted Sage politely.Sage simply glanced at her. Leah, who was sitting opposite Sage, also greeted Yeva, "Morning, Yeva.""Morning to you, too," With a smile on her face, Yeva sat down next to Leah. Studying the looks on their faces, she asked carefully, "What were you guys talking about? You look so happy."Sage continued eating and did not say anything.Leah took a look at
Feeling horrified, Yeva shot her eyes wide open. Leah too looked at her in a daze, "How did you know?""You can get everything from the internet these days."Gnawing on her lips, Yeva retorted, "If I can't go to Jewel Norah, then let me work at Norah Entertainment. Even though I don't know anything, I’m pretty. Plus, I know quite a lot of artists.""By artists, you meant Minnie and the rest of the girls from Starship Entertainment? They were kicked out of the industry for insulting someone. The entertainment industry is also complicated for someone like you. With that dumb brain of yours, you won't be able to stay long.""What did you say? They were kicked out?"Yeva was startled by the news so much that she missed Sage's insult at her. Still in shock, she asked, "Who did Minnie offended?"Sage uttered lightly. "Me."Yeva was rendered speechless.After breakfast, Sage and Leah left the dining table. Neither of them bothered to take another look at Yeva who was still shocked by
On the other end of the phone, Yoel was still rambling on.Sage felt anger ripple through her and rage throbbing in her like a heartbeat. Tightening the grip on the phone, she seethed, "Go f*ck yourself!"She then ended the call.Seeing how Sage's face was overcast, Leah was startled but soon got worried about her. "What's wrong, Sage?"As soon as she ended the call, her phone rang again but this time, there was no caller ID and a string of numbers that Sage was ever so familiar with.Clenching the phone in her hand tightly, Sage felt the situation ridiculous.If she was right, this was the first time Jace had actually called her first.Letting out a sigh to calm herself, Sage answered his call.As soon as the call was connected, Sage heard that deep and husky voice of his. "Hey."He sounded as if he had just woken up.Indeed, Jace had spent a night in the car, and he had just woken up.He wanted to call Sage last night, but it was already too late in the night, and he did n