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.
finally returned to Solaris Estate. She had visited a beauty salon on a whim just to get her
the mirror left her
Holcomb is already home. He’s currently in his study on the second floor,” Wanda reported the moment Sage entered the
this? Was he planning to question Sage for almost
of
the shopping bags to Wanda before ascending the stairs. The door of Ian’s study was left ajar, so she
to knock on the door, she spotted lan sitting on the couch while engaging in a
the bidding contract?” That
has always wanted to be in charge of this project, hasn’t he? I
in the past. You shouldn’t be worrying about my family’s affairs from now on. Dad and I are able to deal with them. properly, you know.”
on a grateful edge
just to please Ivy, his female best friend. Said friend was incredibly grateful to him as a result. Soon, those two would open up to
should Sage do in order to maintain her elegance
to turn around and leave
hear Ian’s gentle
promise you in the past
also given Ivy a contract. That man sure was good at appeasing
saw Wanda arranging everything
had delivered here this afternoon. Should I do the same to
“Go ahead.”
I want you to pack up all the clothes stowed away on the first row
astonished. “Aren’t
into one of those many outfits
makeup. If I
glance, she’d
outfits of
wanted Wanda to
what Wanda was thinking, so she
to leave them lying around here. You can just donate them to people who need them more.
those clothes out according to Ian’s preferences.
had picked those clothes out according to Ivy’s dressing
would pay her more heed if she were to dress up like
me, Wanda. I’m going to practice driving for
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