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.

beauty salon on a whim just

sight of her high–spirited reflection in the mirror left her in a pretty good mood..

Holcomb, Mr. Holcomb is already home. He’s currently in his study on the second

this? Was he planning to question Sage for almost

take advantage of

to Wanda before 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 with another person.

what’s with the bidding contract?” That was Ivy’s

in charge of this project, hasn’t he? I had Terry secure the

you’ve already helped my family out numerous times 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

had taken on a

that Ian had just gifted his future father–in–law a precious contract just to please Ivy, his female best friend. Said friend was incredibly

should Sage do in

turn around and leave the doorway.

the stairs, she could still hear Ian’s gentle voice drifting

did promise you in the

a black card, but he had also given Ivy a

Sage reached the living room, she saw Wanda arranging everything she had

staff had delivered here this afternoon. Should I do the same to

“Go ahead.”

to Wanda. She added hastily, “By the way, I want you to pack up all the clothes stowed away on the first row of the closet

astonished. “Aren’t those your favorite clothes,

past, Sage used to change into one of those many

makeup. If I

spare her more than a glance, she’d

outfits of a similar style.

wanted Wanda to donate all

was thinking, so she flashed

suited me anyway. They’d just make me feel even more suffocated if I were to

out according to

to put it more accurately, she had picked those clothes out according to Ivy’s

Ian would pay her more heed if she were to dress up like Ivy. Oh, how foolish she was in the

going to practice driving for a bit.”

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