Chapter 623

Shane was already waiting for Sage when she and Giselle returned to the office in the afternoon after meeting with a client.

"Do I really have to go?" Sage asked.

He responded, "Yes."

Sage was at a loss for words.

The duo drove to an exclusive private restaurant in Haldon that required reservations to dine in and wasn't open to the public.

The waiter led them to a private dining room upstairs, but Simon hadn't arrived yet.

Sage sighed as she thought about the uncomfortable situation she was going to be in. There was nothing between her and Shane, so why did she feel like she and Shane were a pair of lovebirds who were about to be forced to break up?

Shane noticed her resignation and nervousness. "Don't worry, I've prepared some pepper spray for you. If things get hairy, just whip it out and use it!" He then handed her a pen.

Sage was taken aback. "Isn't your older brother an official? Why do we need pepper spray?"

Shane frowned uncharacteristically and explained solemnly, "Y