Sage discovered that her husband is cheating on her one year after their marriage but she didn't budge because she had known that he is not faithful, neither does she love him to give a fuck. Not too long, her husband's side chick became pregnant and requested staying at their home till birth. Sage was in no shock because she had expected it but she had a little surprise for her husband. A divorce and petition! Just so that she could take off her mind from the recent happenings, Sage had a one night stand with a stranger, twice her age. She thought that it would be a one time affair and they won't cross paths anymore. What happened when Sage found out that he is actually her business partner and potential client? How would she cope with him when he decided not to let her go? Things got out of hand when she falls for him.
View MoreChapter 81Sage's POVWhen I stepped into the familiar structure of my company's building, a small smile framed my face. I had missed this place. It had always been my haven. I wondered what I would have done if I had completely lost it. Go crazy? Whatever it could have been would have been terrible. This was the more reason I had to fight for it. I had to take back what was mine.Determination surged through me as I walked further into the building, the hum of the buzzing room settling around me. My employees were ecstatic to see me, and I noticed a few relieved faces amongst the crowd as I headed to the elevator. It must have felt like a nightmare for leadership to be changed overnight to them. I wasn't bragging, but I was a good boss– never difficult, just straightforward, and my employees were here because they shared the same values as me. However, if Alex had taken over, I had a feeling he would have made things difficult for them – some might've been sent off and replaced with
Chapter 80Sage's POVDiego had kept to his words and returned later that night. He had met me asleep on the couch and taken me to the bedroom. The next day, I woke up feeling mortified but fell back when I saw him watching me from the door. When he was sure I was alright, he left me to Tina who took good care of me.She might have noticed a strain between us but she didn't ask questions about it. I'm better and more resolved at heart but Diego and I had not spoken a proper statement to each other since that night. As much as I loved the space, I was beginning to feel suffocated by the silence on my part. I wondered if he felt the same.But I couldn't guess as I barely saw him. He left early before I got up and returned when I was deeply asleep. He was avoiding me. The thought stung me the way I felt it would. The last time he did that was a month ago, and I couldn't keep my head leveled; this time around, it had been three days and seven hours already, and I had become very attached
Chapter 79Diego's POVAs I closed the door behind me, I paused, gripping the doorknob. A heavy weight settled on my chest and I let out a measured breath.She didn't want my help. She didn't think she needed it. But I could see through her anger – she was scared and vulnerable, though she would never admit it. Sage was always trying to prove something and to stand on her own which she had succeeded in doing. It was one of the things I respected most about her. Hell, I admired it but it also infuriated me.How could someone so fiercely independent not see that leaning on someone wasn't a sign of weakness?Walking towards my car, I tried to push the doubt out of my mind. Filing those lawsuits was the right move. I didn't regret doing so. Alex deserved to pay. But maybe I should've told her first. Maybe she wouldn't have felt like I was trying to take over her fight. Then she wouldn't have looked at me like that—angry, betrayed. The look was now conveniently etched in my mind; it would
Chapter 78Sage's POVAn hour had passed since the call with Violet and as I sat on the couch, I couldn't focus on the papers in front of me. My mind kept drifting to the clock, willing the hands to move faster. I was waiting for Diego, and I couldn't deny it. But why? When had I become so attached to him?Frustration flared inside me as I pushed the thoughts aside. I rose from the chair, intending to retreat to the bedroom. But just as I turned, the door creaked open. My breath hitched as Diego stepped into the room.He was on a call; his deep voice sounded low and controlled, and he was trying to keep it down. Very thoughtful. I looked him up, his hair was a ruffled mess, and the sleeves of the white shirt he wore were folded up to his elbows. His disheveled appearance, however, only added to his attractiveness, and I felt a pang of irritation. Why did he have to look like that? It wasn't fair, not when I was a mess inside.When our eyes met, time seemed to freeze. For a moment, it
Chapter 77 Sage's POV I sat in the living room, surrounded by the faint scent of roses that Tina had thoughtfully arranged in every corner. But the calming fragrance did little to soothe my frazzled nerves. My eyes scanned the company's performance reports, the numbers, and graphs blurring together as my anxiety spiked. The decline was worse than I'd expected. Stocks were plummeting, and our brand reputation was taking a hit. This was a result of Alex's ruined reputation. No one could trust and do business with a man who had his company in shambles already, and now due to that, my company was paying the price. Every downward trend reminded me of my father's decision to hand it out to Alex. I bet he was also viewing the stocks, maybe this would finally make him happy and content. I ground my teeth together as my grip on my tablet tightened. This was unbearable to look at, yet my eyes couldn't stare away. My phone buzzed, jolting me out of my thoughts. I glanced at the device on t
Chapter 76 Diego's POV "Mr. Ivanovna, we have reviewed every security footage around the company building and the results remain the same. The victim was involved in a hit-and-run accident that cost his life. It's quite unfortunate" Inspector Ross said, his eyes darting from me to Nick like he was searching for a reaction. While there was none on my part, Nick snickered bitterly as he shook his head. "What have you found on the driver of that vehicle?" Ross heaved a sigh that was filled with resignation before shaking his head. "We found nothing. However, my men are still on it. I've asked the IT unit to track the car's previous routes. Hopefully, if that is found out, we'll know who the driver was," He responded, but I had a feeling they – on their own – would never find out any more about the incident as it had been cleverly crafted. I had to put my men on this mission as well. After a few words from Nick to the inspector asking him to keep up with the investigation, we walked
Chapter 75Sage's POVOh God.What would he think of me now?No, wait... what was he thinking now?My mind raced with multiple questions as Diego worked in silence, his hands were firm yet gentle as he washed me up. He had watched me cry ugly without saying a thing. Rather, when I felt like I couldn't breathe, he held me in his arms to soothe me. It should've been comforting. And it was. But now, all I could focus on was how much of a mess I must've seemed.Did he think I was pathetic? Weak?God, I hoped not.I don't know what came over me. I don't cry in front of people– ever. Something must've come over me. Maybe some kind of witchcraft. I cringed at myself and let out a shaky exhale as the hot water rinsed the soap on my body awayDiego smirked as he moved behind me and then he began washing my hair. His fingers worked through my scalp kneading away tension I hadn't even realized I was holding. A soft, involuntary moan escaped my lips and I froze for a second, embarrassed by how ea
Chapter 74Sage's POVI woke up feeling like my body was burning from the inside. My skin was drenched with sweat, and my body trembled uncontrollably, despite the covers that covered me up. My head throbbed with a dull ache, and my throat felt parched and scratchy.I didn't need a physician to tell me that I had caught a fever.I stirred on the spot uneasily and heaved a sigh when I couldn't bring myself to shuffle over. It was frustrating as fuck!I blinked to clear the haze clouding my eyes and as I did, I slowly came to. The memories of the previous day's event came flooding back leaving an even more bitter taste in my mouth compared to the one that accompanied the fever. My parents' betrayal, Alex's smug triumph, and the helpless feeling that had consumed me. It all came crashing down on me like a ton of bricks.My chest constricted, and tears pricked at the corners of my eyes. But I bit them back just because I couldn't bear the headache that would come along with crying in this
Chapter 73 Diego's POV As I stood in the cellar, pouring myself a glass of scotch, my mind kept drifting back to Sage. She had looked so pale and exhausted when I tucked her into bed. I had considered waking her up for a bath, but she had been out cold, and I couldn't bring myself to disturb her. I took a slow sip of the scotch, the familiar burn sliding down my throat. But even that did little to calm my racing thoughts. Alex. The name alone brought a bitter taste to my mouth, harsher than the scotch. The revelation that he was now a majority shareholder of Phoenix Estates was sickening and unbelievable. And to think that Jefferson Willows had sold his shares to Alex... it was a betrayal of the worst kind. I knew that Sage had worked tirelessly to make the company the brand it was today. She had poured her heart and soul into it, and to see her father sell out like that... it was disgusting. But I knew that this was more than just a simple business deal. Jefferson wasn't that
Chapter One Sage's POV “You have to believe me, Sage. It all was a mistake. It was my fault he cheated on you. I am totally to blame for it all,” my husband's mistress sobbed as she sat before me, wiping her crocodile tears for the tenth time since she sat before me. She does not know how much I wanted to smile with joy and pour myself a glass of alcohol to celebrate the appearance of a tangible reason to divorce my husband. “I do not mind being his mistress,” she suddenly said, kneeling in front of me to reach out to grab my hands. “I promise, I'll make sure to stay out of your way, and if my child is born, I can leave if you want. But you would not want me away from my child, would you? I'll have to stay with him for a while.” I wasn't a fool; I understood what she was trying to do perfectly, and I wasn't complaining. It was going better than I had anticipated. “Please, say something, Sage.” As I was about to open my mouth to voice out something, the door was suddenly fl...
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