Shane, on the other hand, looked drunk. He was currently massaging his temples as if he hadn't fully woken up. He was shirtless, and the lipstick stains on his lips were the same shade as the woman's. There were also several scratch marks on his bare chest. Because the woman had pulled away most of the blanket, Sage could clearly see the messy sheets, the woman's dress, lingerie, and Shane's clothes. The woman's dress and lingerie were torn as if they had been violently ripped apart. It was obvious how hard they had gone at it.Even though it was late and a few guests had left, quite a few people followed them over after hearing the commotion. They were all taken aback by the scene inside. Some even pulled out their phones to capture the scene. Abby snapped out of it and hurriedly instructed the housekeepers to escort the guests downstairs. No one was allowed to come up without her permission. Despite her small stature, her words carried authority. Although the guests were
Shane's expression was ice-cold, and his threat made the voluptuous woman drop her hands from her face. Her voice was filled with grief and a touch of trepidation as she said, "You've got it all wrong, Mr. Morrison! I didn't even offer you a drink tonight. How could I possibly drug you?"I helped you because you were so drunk you could barely stand. How was I supposed to know that you would…" she choked out. "If you don't want to take responsibility, then so be it…"The woman raised her head, revealing the bite marks on her neck. She looked like she had been ravaged, and her sincere and pitiful words would've made any other man feel sorry for her.However, Shane wasn't buying it. "You want me to take responsibility?" He sneered. "Was that why you deliberately approached me?"The woman shook her head and continued to plead her innocence, claiming she had attended the party with a friend and happened to run into him. She insisted that she hadn't deliberately approached him or had a
Abby nodded. "Don't worry, Mr. Morrison. I too want to get to the bottom of this as soon as possible."Shane said nothing more to Abby. He turned to Sage, who had been silent the whole time. "I still have something else to take care of, Sage. I'll have the driver take you home."Sage nodded. Even though Shane handled the situation in time, rumors still spread throughout their circle the following day. After all, there were quite a few people who had seen the two lying in bed together the night before.The voluptuous woman was a rising starlet, while Shane was the CEO of Farsight Investment and the third son of the Morrison family in Northeria. Who could resist the urge to gossip about such a scandalous story?Ian was listening to a report from his subordinates and sipping his cup of black coffee to stay awake when he received a call from Calvin. He had been working until dawn and hadn't gone home. He had also led a meeting that morning, so he wasn't feeling very well at the mom
His first thought was that Terry must've heard wrong. Sage hadn't set foot in Holcomb Corporation since her last visit before their divorce. Why would she come here now?"Maybe Mrs. Holcomb found out that you're helping her look into the Colville incident and came to thank you?" Terry said, hoping to please Ian.After all, it had been a while since Ian had relaxed. His mood would have improved if Sage had taken the initiative to come over. Life would be much easier for everyone when the boss was happy."The cops in Colville told me that Mrs. Holcomb has also asked about their progress several times. It seems like she's very eager to locate those two men," Terry said. "Mr. Holcomb, if Mrs. Holcomb asks you about it later, are you going to wait until we've thoroughly investigated everything before telling her, or are you going to tell her what we have found out so far?"If it were the latter, he might have to organize the information just in case.Ian responded, "We haven't uncove
"Ian Holcomb, when will you stop pestering me? I've told you that I don't have any feelings for you anymore. Everything you do just makes me feel sick!"Faced with Sage's sharp accusations, Ian let out a low chuckle. His gaze dimmed for a moment before going back to normal in a split second. His tone was indifferent when he spoke again. "Is there anything else you'd like to say?" Sage frowned. "If not, I'm very busy. you can see yourself out."Gazing into his dark, impenetrable eyes, she said coldly, "Even though Shane hates you, he has never spoken ill of you behind your back. He was the one who told me about Ivy's ordeal in the mental asylum. "He also told me that you had Sandra beat Ivy up to get revenge for me. He could've easily chosen not to speak up for you! "Shane isn't incapable of playing dirty. He just has better morals and principles than you!" With that, she stormed out of his office without sparing him another glance.Even though the office was soundproofed, she
Would one really ruin one's own reputation and innocence just for revenge?Moreover, Shane just spoke in an aloof and cold tone then. He didn't say anything offensive or insulting. Did the woman really hold a grudge against Shane just because he failed to strike up a conversation, and then go on to orchestrate such a grand scheme?"Does Shane believe this reason?" Sage asked again.The assistant replied, "Mr. Morrison was also skeptical, but Ms. Yancey insisted that she intended to embarrass Mr. Morrison. Additionally, a staff from the Suttons admitted to having received money from her."Sage furrowed her eyebrows even more upon hearing this. She had always felt that things weren't that simple.Just then, Tiana called, so Sage ended the call with the assistant.Tiana heard about last night's scandal from Calvin and only now found the time to look for Sage."What the heck is going on? How could Shane stoop so low? Even when he knew you were there, he still messed around with anot
"Besides, even if we've wronged him, so what? It's not like he hasn't falsely accused you many times before either," Tiana said.She continued indignantly, "He keeps believing Ivy's lies and blames you for all the trouble she causes. I get mad just thinking about it!"Let him experience now what it's like to be wrongly accused and understand how awful it feels!"Sage didn't intentionally want to get an eye for an eye back at Ian. Last night, when she saw Shane lying with another woman, she inexplicably thought of the unpleasant expression on Ian's face. It made her feel a bit suspicious of him.It wasn't until morning when the rumors about Shane started spreading, and she heard from Wanda that Ian hadn't returned all night, she immediately suspected that it was Ian manipulating public opinion.She was driven by anger, and without a second thought, she went straight to Holcomb Corporation to confront him.Sage had never even considered whether or not she might've wrongly accused I
Shane wasn't convinced by Marcus's explanation. "Marcus, stop trying to brush me off with excuses like that!"Shane said coldly, "Last time, I ran into you and Giselle while having dinner with Sage. This time, Jane, who tried to frame me, appeared in the same teahouse as you. "And before that, you coincidentally met Sage at the emerald store. With so many coincidences involving you, do you think I'll believe there's nothing wrong?""Shane, these things are quite ordinary. Why do you think there's a problem?" Marcus asked.Marcus sat gracefully and upright. With a slight smile, he said, "You keep mentioning Ms. Joyner. Could it be that you're suspecting me of having feelings for her?"Yes, Ms. Joyner is beautiful and kind-hearted. Even someone as tough as Elle listens to her. But you and I have known each other for years, and I almost became your brother-in-law. I wouldn't go after the person you like."Marcus patiently continued, "Running into you at the restaurant and the emera