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
After ending the call, Marcus put away his phone. He glanced casually at the photos on the table and picked them up. He took a quick look and then tossed them into the shredder.…Three days later, Sage found Shane in a private room at a clubhouse. He was drinking and playing dice games with some of his rowdy friends in the spacious room that even had a small stage where a pole dancer was performing.The private room was filled with smoke and noise, with the music blaring loudly. Sage decided not to go in and instead asked a waiter to call Shane out.After the waiter went in, Shane glanced toward the door. He said something to him and then continued drinking and playing games.The waiter came over and told Sage, "Mr. Morrison said he doesn't have time right now. If you need to discuss anything, please go to his office tomorrow."Sage ignored the waiter and went straight into the private room."Shane, can you step outside for a moment?" Sage walked up to him.Shane and his frien
With nothing left to hold in his hand, Shane casually started fiddling with the cigarette box.After he slowly exhaled the smoke, Shane asked in a hoarse voice, "Sage, were you disappointed in me that night?""No," Sage said firmly, shaking her head. "I know you're not someone who loses control because of alcohol."Shane had an ambiguous smile on his face. "You saw me lying naked on the same bed with another woman, yet you didn't show any anger or lose your composure at all. Is that because you trust me?"Sage felt that Shane's smile seemed a bit strange, but she still nodded and said, "Yeah."Upon hearing this, Shane smiled faintly with a sense of self-mockery. "If the same situation happened to Ian, how would you respond?"How would she have responded? Sage was left speechless by the question.When she imagined Ian sharing a bed with a woman, with scratches on his chest made by her and lipstick stains on his lips…She felt her chest tightening at the thought of it.As for he
Sage looked at him strangely and said, "Are you stupid? When I said I trusted you, I meant it. Why would I change my opinion of you because of something like that?""Yes, I'm stupid," Shane shamelessly admitted again. "Sage, go ahead and scold me a few more times!"Sage was speechless. She crossed her arms and said, "There's no rush. First, explain why you've been avoiding me these past few days. If you've decided to give up, then why didn't you just tell me bluntly?"Shane explained nervously, "I'm afraid you would mind, and I care about it too. I kept telling myself not to bother you anymore, but I couldn't help it… I just wanted to hold on for one more day. Maybe if you couldn't take it anymore, you would naturally be disappointed and stop paying attention to me."Sage rolled her eyes at him again and said, "Your way of handling things is truly considerate and special.""Sage, I'm really sorry," Shane apologized sincerely, his eyes seemingly filled with regret. "I won't do it a