Chapter 44

When Sage realized that Ian had reverted to his usual demeanor and tone, she became even more certain that he had only pretended to be drunk to fool her.

Infuriated, she briskly walked ahead and left Ian behind.

A faint perfume lingered as Sage’s silhouette faded into the distance.

Jan sent a text to Calvin. “I’m rejecting the letter of intent to collaborate with Luther Enterprise’s gulf project.”

Then, without waiting for Calvin’s response, he switched off his phone.

Concerned that Ian might be too drunk, Terry tagged along with the driver to the restaurant to pick them up. He let the driver wait before approaching the private

room.

Inside, Ian sat on a bench while supporting his forehead with one hand. His eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and he looked uncomfortable.

Terry was about to call out to him when Sage, holding a towel in one hand, discreetly walked over to lan from the dining table. Her other hand was hidden

beneath the towel.

Terry wisely kept silent. He watched as Sage gently dabbed Ian’s forehead with the towel. Before he could appreciate Sage’s tender care, however, he watched as she “accidentally” tossed something she was holding into Ian’s shirt collar.

the object touched Ian’s

loud enough to attract the attention of others

the relatives gasped in concern, “Oh, your shirt has a few wet spots. And your

indeed a few damp spots on

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absurd and unbelievable, they tacitly chose

his pants. His

a worried and nervous expression, Sage stammered, “Y–You drank too much that

avoided the awkward

was very considerate of lan’s feelings. “Everyone here is family. No one will make fun of you.

One relative nodded repeatedly and

you think you’re in a dream, and then… Well..”

listen any longer, Jan immediately stormed

the smile on his face and respectfully said, “Mr.

before striding out with

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