Hunter signaled at the security guards to let go of Lionel. He then spoke sternly to Lionel, “Mr. Liam, Brody has crossed the line too far this round. Remember the fake accounts he created to spread lies about Miss Sage? She let him go because he was young at that time. This time, he hired hijackers to assault Miss Sage. We are never letting him go this time!”Liam repeatedly agreed with Hunter with sweat dripping off his face, “Yes, yes, it’s all my fault for his upbringing. I did not expect my son to do something so foolish!”Hunter smiled coldly and said, “We know you are busy and have little time for your son. He needs to be educated somewhere else.”Lionel couldn't stand the mockery for much longer now.He tried to suppress his true feeling and forced a smile. He clenched his teeth and said, “Hunter, you see, Brody is my only son. We will not surrender easily without a fight especially when it comes to him. Don’t think for a second you can bully us with the support from the Yu
Sage had cooked meals for Jace in the past.If she could remember, she cooked for Jace multiple times, and she tried keeping each meal interesting and innovative, so he could fall in love with her because of her cooking. No matter how she tried, Jace never even take a glance at what she prepared for him.Sage sometimes felt sorry for herself for trying too hard to impress Jace in the past.Love could make someone feel worthless.If given a chance, Sage wished to travel back to the past and slap that woman Sage Luz for letting herself feel so lowly. 'Jace won’t fall in love with you no matter what you do for him, you idiot. Stop daydreaming!'But all of a sudden now, Jace wanted to taste her cooking again. ‘Isn’t he worried about me poisoning him to death?’ thought Sage.Sage let out a cold laugh and said to Hunter, “Make a reservation at Tasteful Restaurant then. Damien can whip up a few dishes as he wishes. Also, prepare a five-million dollars cheque debiting from my account.”
Yoel took the tie, put it on Jace, and continued, “I’m much more experienced at this than you. Where are you guys meeting tonight? Is Sage cooking for you? Can I tag along?”Jace said firmly, “No.”Yoel was rendered speechless. ‘Some good friend he is.’Yoel was going after Sage, too, but after he found that Sage had a crush on Jace for a decade, he got cold feet and decided to give up.Sage spent her entire youth on Jace. Yoel longed for a love like this, but he wasn’t fortunate enough to have it.Not everyone in this world was lucky to have found their true love.Yoel wasn’t ready to fight this battle to win Sage over. It was just impossible.Both of them met at 6 o’clock sharp at the entrance of the Norah Group Headquarters. They were always incredibly punctual.Sage signaled at Jace to follow behind her car, but Jace got down and held at her wrist, saying to her, “Get into my car.”“I’ll take my car,” said Sage with her brows furrowed.Sage thought in her mind, ‘Is Jace p
It had been years since Jace drove. He was driving as slow as a snail.Sage did not make a sound, and she did not hurry him up. She knew how tough it was to drive once again for someone who had been in a car accident.After her parent’s deathly car accident, and not long after, Jace the man she loved so much was also involved in another car accident, Sage was so traumatized by cars that she swore off driving for a while.She had witnessed every step of Jace’s recovery after the accident. From only being able to lie down to sitting, kneeling, and finally standing. Every step was filled with buckets of blood, sweat, and tears.The tears of his loved ones, that was.She’d never seen Jace cry even when he was experiencing immense pain after surgeries. He must have been swallowing his tears to the heart.“Don’t mind me driving slowly. I got to get used to it again,” Jace broke the silence in the car.Sage said lightly after hearing his words and said, “No rush. Just take your time.”
“I’ve brought you the porcelain plates.” Jace fulfilled his end of the promise and pass the plates to Sage. Sage gleefully accepted the plates. She opened up the box, and carefully wiped her hands with wet wipes. She then daintily picked up a plate in her hands and observed it.People could tell if someone was truly passionate about antiquing by looking at their gesticulations.Under the warm lights, Jace asked Sage gently, “You like it that much?”Sage answered with her eyes glued to the plates, “Obviously.”Sage tried to keep her excitement down about these little porcelain plates back then at the auction. She wanted to bring these plates home so badly. Never did she know Jace was going to bid the plates, too.She knew Jace was an obsessed antiquer. Wealthy people loved collecting antiques, which was commonly known, but she didn’t know he was such an avid antiquer.She also knew if they bid against each other, they would ruin the market rate for these plates and the media woul
Sage looked at Jace who had a shocked expression on his face, and said calmly, “Mr. Yuriel, please don’t lay it bare.”‘That is her painting!‘What else do I not know about Sage?’ Jace thought shockingly.Jace tried to suppress his astonishment and curiosity as Sage stared at him silently. Sage was a woman full of surprises. He might look stupid if he continued to be in shock as he learned new things about her.This was no normal painting. It was replica art, and it was not something one would tell everybody about.Sage knew Jace was full of questions. Jace looked lovingly at the painting and touched it carefully as though it was fragile to touch; Sage felt that he looked rather funny.Sage opened her mouth, “It was a painting I did in my childhood. It was about 14 years old. I went to an art gallery with my father. I fell in love with Mr. Dunford’s poetry. To me, this poetry signifies come what may. We don’t have to be afraid even we are faced with the worst situations in life.”
Myles Damian’s cooking was so excellent that even if it was just some common home dishes, he was able to make it exquisite and extremely mouth-watering.“Enjoy your meal.”Sage and Jace sat across from each other. They talked about the turf club project as they ate. Both of them were of a few words, but they were hitting the nail on the head. Just as he started speaking, she would have already known what he meant. Their tacit was no match.Both of them were happy and the atmosphere was rather harmonious. It was like two old friends meeting up.Sage suddenly recalled something Yoel said to her, “You can still stay friends even if the marriage didn’t work out.”Her pupils contracted, eyes on Jace. It was obvious that he put an effort into putting together his outfit today. Even though Jace was always seen wearing formal suits, the sage green suit with juniper-colored cufflinks matched with a bright red tie was not his usual style. He looked almost Yuppie.Jace was extremely charism
Even though Jace had gotten used to Sage's coldness, he still could not bear with her use of harsh words.“Meeting a lady?”Jace was all confused and asked, “Me?”Sage leaned back and looked up with that cold, distant eyes again. “Nothing to be ashamed of. It’s pretty common to have friends with benefits. But being a two-timer? Bit unethical, don’t you think?”'Old habits die hard. If he can still be involved with Sienna when they were still married, there’s nothing he wouldn’t do now that they’re divorced.''One disloyal episode and you’re out. The rule applies to everyone, including friends, employees, or even ex-husbands.'Jace thought long and hard about who she was talking about and finally realized who the pretty woman was; he asked “You mean, Suki West?”“Ah, so that was Suki West. She’s gorgeous. I thought you only liked innocent-looking girls like Sienna. You have a pretty wide range when it comes to girls,” said Sage lightly.Jace’s lips tightened. He looked solemn.