Chapter SixSAGE'S pov After some time in a Zoom meeting call with my partners, the issue was resolved, and I discovered that the wrong documents were given to them.I settled it professionally and got off the call with them on a good note. With a frown, I turned to Violet, who stared blankly at me with a tab in her hands."Who issued the documents?" I inquired with a frown, and she looked down at her tab once before answering, "Victoria from the management team.""Fire her, and let her know the silly mistake she's made so she won't try it anywhere else," I ordered, sitting behind my personal computer. Violet gave me a suspicious gaze, and I knew her long enough to know that it had nothing to do with Victoria or the issue with the clients that had been settled. "Say it." I met Violet's suspicious gaze, and she held the tab beside her waist before clearing her throat. "Mr Ivanova?" "Come on, Violet, there's nothing between me and Diego." I protested, but she maintained a suspicio
CHAPTER SEVENChapter SevenSAGE'S pov "Good day ma'am, the boss asks that you come with me immediately," Justin informed with a slight bow.Justin was my father's butler, but he shouldered more than what a butler would do. He was the only one my parents could send for such a secretive and urgent matter.I turned to Violet, and she gave me a courageous nod in response. No words were needed. She knew that I was going in for questioning, and the nod was to encourage me to face them.Justin stepped aside, still slightly bowed. He gestured towards the car parked right before the entrance, and I walked to it without arguments. Maybe it was time to let the cat out of the bag once and for all. I sighed and fixed my gaze outside the window of the car. "Would you like some music ma'am?" Justin asked with a light smile "I'm good, Justin, thanks." Justin had almost worked forever for my dad, and the family had grown fond of him. He knew when to speak and when to keep mute. When to smile an
Chapter EightSAGE'S pov "Calm down Dad, what other lesson do you intend to teach him? Besides, he's already a sorry soul. " My smirk turned to a smile as I couldn't help but admire my father's aggression.I knew he could make life a living hell for Theodore, but I didn't want him to stress over someone as irrelevant as him. Besides, I wanted to handle him myself. Theodore was my catch, and I was going to roast him to my taste.My parents' faces suddenly held pity for me but I didn't want that, I was so happy Theodore messed up, he allowed me to get the divorce I'd always craved and I was grateful for everything that made it possible for him to cheat and steal from me.Including his mistress, who got pregnant for him and refused to abort it.'Okay! Now is the time to go.' My parent's pitiful faces made me conclude within myself. One more minute in the same space with them could lead to hours of words of encouragement.I didn't have such time, and I had more issues settling outside t
CHAPTER 9 SAGE'S POV “Sit” Diego said. He was calm and being reserved and this greatly scared me. His gentle and soft tone didn't make it any good, I was nervous a little bit but I had to maintain my composure hiding the fear evident in my eyes. “Diego, what do you want from me now?” I said already sat. “Why did you bring these to my workplace, what are you trying to do now?” I added. He smiled for a minute and offered a solution. “What solution?” I asked. “I thought you wanted a solution to all this” he smiled. He smiled again! Diego was so corny and not knowing what he had on his sleeves made me more anxious. I wanted to rip and tear his lips all apart but he was willing to provide a solution, as he claimed. “We just have to play our cards right Sage, this rumor and picture can not help us out of this dilemma we are in already” he said. “What do you mean by playing along Diego, this already ruined part of my business and it's frustrating me” I responded. “Just calm
Chapter 10 Sage's POV "You must be insane, Diego. I don't have time for whatever you intend to do. Get to the point and if you have nothing, leave!" I snapped at Diego who was now leaning too close for comfort. The air between us was dense and filled with the smell of his cologne tainted with a hint of his aftershave. I hated to admit it but he smelt divine. Yet, after all that, he chose to piss me off. He just asked me to marry him with a straight face. I scoffed, the man was fucking delusional. Just because he could call my pussy gold and get away with it didn't mean he could push his luck. "Whoever has spread these rumors must've found something amiss about you and your husband and chose to make this up even though it's not entirely made up. We were indeed together" He said with a hint of a smile on his lips and the way he stared at me suggested that he knew a lot about mine and Theodore's failed relationship. "I'm going to handle it on my own. You're only giving me a headach
Chapter 11 Sage's POV 'Ask away Theodore, I also don't know when Diego and I tied the knot' I thought to myself yet clinging to Diego to put up an act seeing as Theodore looked drained of color. The pulse on his neck ticked as he tightened his jaw. He looked angry. Jealous even. What a loser, I thought. One question bugged me though, how on earth was he out of jail? I remembered tossing the evidence of his dirty deeds to the police and also had seen the police cars go into the house that day so how come he barged into my office with the guts to question my decisions? I glanced at Violet only to find her discretely squinting at me. She showed no signs of being in shock which was very much appreciated. It would have been a dead giveaway of the lie if she were. Her eyes, however, had lots of questions in them. I also had the same questions but I'd clear the air once this was over. "This can't be true right?" Theodore asked, his gruff voice slicing through the icy silence that had f
Chapter 12Sage's POVViolet walked into my office with a file in her hand a few moments after Diego left. I had gotten myself together and was behind my desk."Mr. Ivanovna asked me to give this to you," She said with an accusing stare as she passed the file to me.I looked at the file with a frown then returned my gaze to her. She was still staring at me like she could see the image of my brain."What?" I asked"I didn't know you remarried," She remarked a hint of conviction in her voice."Diego and I are not married. At least not yet" I rolled my eyes, dropping the file on the desk tiredly, "This is our marriage contract"She smirked and pulled a seat across the desk, "So you're getting married to him?" "It's a contract. I'm getting more than he will so it's fair" On his end, he'd be tagged the unfilial grandson once the charade was over, in three months, at best."But you're getting married to him either way" A glare from me made her stifle a laugh. I hated it when she switched t
Chapter 13Diego's POVI pulled over at a fancy restaurant in the heart of town. I alighted the car and straightened my suit jacket before heading toward the entrance which was covered in regal gold lighting.The restaurant was well-known for its exquisite cuisine and the presence of different celebrities. A casual walk-in could land one in the sight of over five movie stars. Because of this, paparazzi were always lurking around. Even now, I believe a few photos of me had been taken and a story was getting generated.A wave of nostalgia hit me as I neared the door. It had been over a year – two maybe – since I came here in person. My assistant usually got takeout from here for me since I loved the seafood."Mr. Klein is expecting you, sir" A maitre d' approached me as soon as I stepped in. Nodding to her, she turned and led the way further into the restaurant. She led me to the second floor which was mainly occupied by people of great wealth.She stopped when we got in front of a dini