"What do you want me to cooperate with?""I want you to pretend to be Henry's girlfriend."Layla was taken aback. "Didn't you tell me that he comes from a poor family and that his persona was fake? Plus, he's disgusting in private. How could I possibly date him?""I told you to pretend to date him," Sage reiterated. "You don't actually have to date him. Just show up when I need you to. Go about your day as usual. He won't bother you."Sage feared that Ivy would find other ways to deal with Layla if she didn't cooperate with Henry. Instead of leaving Layla in danger, it was probably better to fulfill Ivy's wishes. Layla would be in the clear once Ivy brought about her own downfall. It would be a long-term solution."How'd you get involved with Henry? What's going on?" Layla asked with a frown.Sage couldn't explain everything to Layla right away, but she wouldn't be able to convince Layla to do as she said if she didn't say a thing. Besides, Layla was already 20 years old. It
Sage chuckled when she heard what Layla had said. Then, she teased, "Not bad. My cousin knows how to care about people now." "I don't care about you!" Layla grumbled, "I just don't want to be dragged down by you.""Alright. I'll do my best not to drag you down."After ending the call with Layla, Sage contacted Henry again to go over the details.…The next day, his plan was set. Meanwhile, Sage received a call from Priscilla, who said it had been a while since they had seen each other and invited her and Tiana out for a little get-together. It had indeed been a while since she had seen Priscilla. Besides, she also needed her help, so Sage readily agreed to the invitation. The place Priscilla chose was a castle-themed restaurant.The restaurant not only looked like an ancient castle on the outside, but the interior decorations were also strikingly similar. The main hall was resplendent with gold and silver, and the waiters were all dressed like ancient palace maids and guards.
Sage responded, "Of course, he's not 100% reliable. But he's a greedy man. For the sake of big bucks, he won't betray me for the time being."Priscilla wasn't familiar with the details, so she didn't participate in the conversation. However, she shared some news with Sage."Benjamin's trial is around the corner. I heard that Mr. Holcomb has pulled some strings, so his sentence won't be light."Sage couldn't help but feel uneasy when she thought about the time Benjamin kidnapped her."Benjamin had someone tell me that he wanted to see me," Priscilla continued. "He probably wants me to plead his case with Mr. Holcomb or something. But I can't be bothered to listen to his nonsense.""I've got to hand it to you, Priscilla. I admire how you can just move on after being married to Benjamin for so many years," Tiana exclaimed.Sage chuckled. "Priscilla's a tough cookie, unlike some of us who hang on to dead-end relationships. But I've already mustered up the courage to let go. Tiana, we
The post contained not only group photos but also individual photos of them. Ian clicked on Sage's picture. In the picture, she was wearing a light pink brocade gown with a low neckline. Her large, jet-black eyes were crystal clear, and her cherry lips were soft and plump. With her sculpted cheekbones and delicate rosy cheeks, she looked as if she had walked straight out of a painting. "Ian, Mrs. Holcomb must be in a good mood right now. Why don't you give her a call and ask her if she wants to see the panda cubs?" Calvin asked, leaning over.Ian forwarded Sage's photo to himself before returning the phone to Calvin. "I'm busy.""Ian, do you have other plans in mind?"Ignoring Calvin, Ian shifted his attention back to his documents and returned to his cold and distant demeanor. Calvin was at a loss for words.…Meanwhile, Sage and her friends enjoyed their time together in the restaurant. The atmosphere in their private dining room was harmonious. Amid their gathering, Prisc
Tiana explained, "Wilson usually doesn't eat much at night. He said he had lost his appetite after taking a few bites of the burger, so he handed the food I made over to Lana."Sage could feel her anger simmering. "Wilson sure is generous. But I can't believe he could give away the food his wife made to someone else. Also, that bitch is so shameless! Why are all these homewreckers so shameless?" "Ivy's fucking shameless, and so is Lana!" she cursed inwardly.Tiana continued, "I was upset. But when he returned home from work, he seemed oblivious to my feelings and went straight to his study to review his academic report. I was so mad that I waited until he was in the shower and poured coffee all over his report."Sage couldn't help but commend Tiana. "Well done! Did he not get mad at you?"Tiana told him it was an accident, and he didn't say much. But he spent the entire evening in his study doing who knew what.This morning, she had gone for a jog. On her way back home, she boug
After taking the elevator upstairs, Sage fell in love with the apartment as soon as she walked in. Every detail of its design matched her taste perfectly. The apartment not only had two bedrooms but also a gym and a cozy study. It met her daily needs. Moreover, the apartment came fully equipped with household appliances and furniture. It was basically move-in ready. Tiana also found the place decent. "Priscilla, this place looks like it's just been renovated. Is your friend really selling it?" Sage asked.Priscilla nodded. "Initially, he planned to live here, but his family decided to immigrate. So, he has no choice but to go with them. That's why he has to sell this property."With Priscilla's help as the middleman, Sage swiftly finalized the purchase of the house. Signing the contract, transferring the money—it all happened so quickly that she felt as if she had just bought a piece of clothing."Once you've settled in, we'll come over to celebrate your housewarming with a bi
Wilson didn't dwell on that. Instead, he asked, "Why do you think of yourself as a housekeeper?"Tiana sneered. "I'm the one who cooks three meals a day and does all the chores! But because you are obsessed with cleanliness, I have to clean every nook and cranny of this house! "And it's not just our home. Whenever something's going on at your mom's place, she calls me over. Remember when your old flame came over? She even had me come home to cook! If I'm not a housekeeper, who is?"He responded, "If you don't want to do it, we can hire a housekeeper. I don't mind.""You might not mind, but your mom does!" Tiana couldn't help but yell. "I've told you that we should hire a housekeeper after we got married. "I have a job, and I have plenty of things to do too! But your mother said my salary isn't enough to pay for a housekeeper. She suggested I quit to be at your beck and call!"Why should I quit my job to serve you? Is your career the only one that matters?"Her tone and choice
"Mr. Holcomb, everything has been arranged as per your instructions," Terry said.Ian nodded in acknowledgment. "There are no financial dealings between Ms. Stromberg and Ms. Shekdotter. However, there is an issue with the order that the Stromberg family brokered. "I traced it back and found out the following. Please have a look." Terry handed Ian a folder.Ian unsealed it and looked through its contents before frowning. "Bring these to the police station and have a good talk with Delilah.""Will do, Mr. Holcomb."…It was already afternoon when Sage returned to her office in Farsight. As soon as she sat down, Giselle walked in. "Why are you deliberately targeting me at work, Sage?"Sage was perplexed. "Do you suffer from paranoia, Ms. Rosethorn?"Giselle huffed. "Then why didn't you assign me any work? Plus, you went to CureX Pharmaceuticals on your own!""So that's what this is about," Sage thought. But didn't she come to work at Farsight for Shane? Did she actually int