Judging by Calvin's reaction, Tiana could guess what was going on. "Did Ian organize the lucky draw and also rig it to have Sage win?" asked Tiana. Calvin nodded and said, "Ian is really trying to win Sage back. Don't let Sage know about this, will you?" Tiana obviously knew that Sage would refuse to go if she found out about Ian's arrangements."But how is Ian going to attend with Sage? The lucky draw is a pair event. Sage already found another partner after Priscilla and I said we were busy," said Tiana."Who's her partner?" asked Calvin.Tiana said nothing and picked up her cup of coffee. She lifted it slightly and said, "Let's have some coffee first." Calvin clinked his cup with hers and took a hasty sip. "Tiana, cut to the chase. Hurry up and tell me who Sage is going with! I'm dying to know." Tiana put down her cup and said casually, "Shane Morrison."Calvin slammed his cup on the table loudly. He looked flabbergasted. "Shane?!" He couldn't believe his ears. "How
Tiana didn't really care about whether Ian recognized his own feelings. Last time, Ian had carried the injured Ivy off right in front of Sage and ignored her. It was time for Ian to get a taste of his own medicine! Of course, Tiana didn't tell Calvin what she was thinking. She refilled his coffee and raised her own cup. "Cheers to our little secret," she said. "Cheers!"…Sage had just gotten back to the office when Shane phoned her to summon her to his office. "You had lunch with Giselle?" asked Shane.He was sitting at his desk like he had nothing better to do, and he had his legs atop the desk. "Yeah. Is something the matter?" said Sage."Don't tell me you shared with her some tips on how to chase after a guy?" joked Shane.Sage knew that he was indirectly teasing her about how she had once tried to win Ian's heart.She rolled her eyes and said, "Mr. Morrison, narcissism is a disorder. You should get treated for it. Giselle only wants to focus on her career now. Sh
"Sage, are you trying to tell me that you don't like me being too close with other girls?" said Shane.Sage scoffed. "I'm telling you that I don't want you as my partner. You can use the time to have your own fun!" Her words felt like a slap to him, and he sat down again and crossed his legs. "Sage, just stop complaining. I'll tell my driver to pick you up so we can depart together tomorrow. I'll also ask someone to email you the details of the project. Study it well so you'll be prepared."Sage knew that he was unpredictable. If he insisted on her following him for the site visit, then any more resistance on her part was just a waste of time. "I'll look through the project details and follow you on the site visit, but you don't have to leave tomorrow. You can come in two days, and we'll meet in Southbend County," she said."No!" Shane snorted. "Giselle hasn't called off the engagement yet. She obviously hasn't given up! How will I keep up the act of being your loyal admirer i
"Hey, Sage. Did you just get back?" Tiana greeted Sage naturally. She seemed to be in a good mood. Sage couldn't help but ask, "Why were you with Calvin?"Tiana told her about the upcoming sports competition at the hospital and said that she had dinner with Calvin.Sage nodded and asked with a smile, "I think Calvin has a thing for you and you two get along pretty well. Any plans for another relationship?"Tiana shook her head and said, "No. I don't think he sees me that way. I think it's because he seldom meets women like me, so he finds me interesting." "Wow. You can tell what he thinks of you?" Sage was surprised.Tiana rolled her eyes. "I only sensed it today. He's very formal with my younger colleagues, but he's very nice and thoughtful toward me. You might be the reason, but I still think he treats me somewhat differently.""Isn't that a good thing? Calvin comes from a way better family than Wilson. Hurry up, get rid of Wilson, and give Calvin a chance. You should show y
Giselle had just teased her about Shane in the office that day, and Sage was a little tired of it. "Hold up! Shane and I are nothing more than colleagues," she said."Sage, don't tell me you still can't forget Ian?"Sage rolled her eyes and said, "I never go back to my exes." They reached the room amidst chatter and laughter. They had just sat down when Tiana's phone buzzed. It was a text from Wilson."I need to attend a seminar in Bilstrom tomorrow for a week. Since you usually take care of my stuff, could you come back to help me pack?" Sage saw the text and said angrily, "He needs you to help him pack for a business trip? Does he think you're his mother? Tiana, just ignore him!" Tiana looked a little disappointed as she put her phone away. "I won't bother." "If he's leaving for a week, then won't your divorce have to be delayed? Your divorce can't be trickier than mine, can it?" said Sage. "Do you want some water? I'll get you some," said Tiana. Sage knew that Tiana
"I don't mind hiring a caretaker or a housekeeper if you come back. You can use my credit card whenever you want, so you don't have to care about what my mother says," said Wilson. Wilson rarely said so much except while he was at work. It was the first time he had explained so much to her. Even so, Tiana still said nothing."Tiana, I never treated you as a helper. It's just that I never realized how unhappy you were because you always seemed so upbeat. "I'm very busy with my job, so I neglected what happened at home. If you don't like to help out at Mom's place, then I'll ask her not to ask for you anymore." Tiana had somewhat fallen in love with Wilson at first sight. His looks and the way he worked were exactly her cup of tea. That was why she shouldered all the household chores during the two years of their marriage. She didn't complain even though Wilson seldom spent time with her or cared about her and her in-laws didn't like her.The sight of Wilson in his white doctor
The next day, when Sage heard about Wilson's phone call, she knew that Tiana's resolution had wavered even more."Tiana, if you really move in with him again, then you're going to be belittled by your in-laws again. You won't be happy," said Sage.Sage felt that she had to advise Tiana. "You'll still feel drained unless Wilson and his parents turn over a new leaf and treat you as family. I'm afraid you'll get depressed and frustrated, or feel as if there's nothing to look forward to in life anymore." "Also, I still don't think it's pure coincidence that Lana Gates is working at Wilson's hospital although they're just friends," added Sage. Tiana knew that too, but she just couldn't get Wilson off her mind. "We'll decide after his business trip. I'll take this week to consider it," said Tiana."Then don't be impulsive and go home to him all of a sudden. You shouldn't reach out to him first either," said Sage. Tiana nodded and said, "I know." The most terrifying part was that she
Besides, Henry had "rescued" Layla in Damsburg, and he was working to gain her trust according to plan. Sage believed that he would manage to get hired at Shekdotter Inc. when he returned to Haldon City. Meanwhile, Sandra had moved into Ivy's house as her housekeeper. Everything was going according to plan, and Shekdotter Inc. would soon fall into ruin. Ivy would finally get what she deserved. …Soon, they arrived at the airport. The driver parked the car and carried their luggage to the VIP lounge.While they were checking in, Sage received a call from Zachary. It couldn't be Ivy targeting the Joyners because her own business had taken a hit, could it?"What's up, Zack?" said Sage."Have you read the information I sent you about the customized perfume a few days ago? Any ideas?"So this was what the call was about. Sage said, "I have some ideas, but I can only fully understand the client's preferences after I meet him."Zachary told her that the client had asked for her av