Chapter 23
Terry found himself regretting his decision.
Ian had worked overtime till the wee hours of the morning. He proceeded to spend the entire day wearing nothing but a poker face. It was clear that he was in a bad mood.
Would Terry be making things worse for Ian by bringing up Sage’s shopping spree at this time?
“Get your ass over here right now if you want to talk to me about something!” Ian grumbled impatiently.
Terry had no choice but to walk over to Ian. There, he tapped on the messaging app cautiously and displayed the horde of messages.
Ian shot a glance at the screen, soon noticing the automated messages sent by various
mall–based stores.
There were purchases that exceeded hundreds of thousands of dollars, but there were also purchases showcasing only triple digits. All of these messages were sent from jewelry and apparel stores which were frequented by ladies.
At that moment, a new message popped up on the screen with a loud ding.
“Thank you for shopping at Gentlemen’s Style! Your bill is 28,800 dollars! We hope to see you next time!”
Terry didn’t know if he was seeing things. He thought he noticed Ian’s furrowed brows relaxing slightly at the sight of the message.
Even though clothes with such a meager price tag would never be part of Ian’s daily wardrobe, Terry decided to risk his life by giving lan a compliment.
“It seems that Mrs. Holcomb has even bought you clothes even though she’s out on a shopping spree. She really cares about you, Mr. Holcomb,”
As expected, Ian’s expression softened a lot. Still, he harrumphed coldly at Terry’s words.
“I don’t care about her.
Terry picked up on the underlying meaning in Ian’s response immediately.
“Mr. Holcomb wou must
You even spent the day working non–stop. Why don’t you go home and get some rest?”
Ian stretched lazily. It was true that he felt rather exhausted.
“Have Wanda brew a pot of strong coffee for me. I need it to perk up.
“Yes, sir.
Sage finally returned to Solaris Estate. She had visited a beauty salon
in the mirror left her in
Mr. Holcomb is already home. He’s currently in his study on the second floor,” Wanda reported the moment Sage
at a time like this? Was he planning to question Sage
were the case. Sage would take advantage of lan’s abhorrence toward her to
ascending the stairs. The door of Ian’s
as Sage was about to knock on the door, she spotted lan sitting on the couch while engaging in a video call
contract?” That was
in charge of this project, hasn’t he? I had Terry secure the
the past. You shouldn’t be worrying about my family’s affairs from now on. Dad
tone had taken on a
just to please Ivy, his female best friend. Said friend was incredibly grateful to
in order to maintain her elegance and composure?
to turn around and leave the
hear Ian’s
promise you in
give Sage a black card, but he had also given Ivy a
Sage reached the living room, she saw Wanda arranging everything she had bought during her shopping
had delivered here this
“Go ahead.”
mind the moment she responded to Wanda. She added hastily, “By the way, I want you to pack up
want me to donate them?” Wanda looked astonished.
to change into one of those many outfits and
makeup. If I
glance, she’d be
of
that Sage wanted Wanda to donate all of those
Wanda was thinking, so she flashed
just make me feel even more suffocated if I were to leave them
had picked those clothes out according to
it more accurately, she had picked
she were to dress up like Ivy. Oh, how foolish she was in the
start dinner without me, Wanda. I’m going to practice driving for
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