Chapter 99

Ian looked at Sage, who was eager to draw a line between them. He thought she was still mad about what happened earlier.

"I'll have Terry investigate their company and force them out of this industry. They won't be able to cause trouble for you anymore."

Sage replied, "Don't. They'll just think that I'm just a useless woman who uses my connections and social status to oppress them."

Ian thought those words seemed familiar. Then, he remembered having made the same remark about Sage in the past. Only then did he realize that Sage was actually mad at him.

He pursed his lips together before switching the topic. "What's your purpose for inviting Ms. Davis to this banquet?"

"Why can't I invite her?" Sage shot back. "She's not the one at fault now, is she? In fact, she's the heroine who stepped up to carry the burden known as Mimosa after enduring her husband's betrayal. Not many people possess her courage. What's wrong with me wanting to help her out?"

Ian just stared at Sage. "Do you