A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 75

The bodyguards didn’t seem surprised by this. After escorting Sage over to Shane, they left the office.

“Have a seat, Ms. Joyner.” Shane had his legs propped up on his desk while he swiveled a wine glass in hand. He said in a playful tone, “Do you know why I asked you to come here?”

“Not really.” Sage replied calmly. “I also want to apologize for what happened with Priscilla last time. I misunderstood you.”

Shane scoffed. “At least you know to apologize first. Don’t you think lan should also apologize to me for wrecking my bar?”

Sage knew Shane was looking for a bone to pick. She said begrudgingly. “I’m sorry. I didn’t know lan would bring his men over or cause such a big commotion.”

Sage only apologized, not mentioning the fact that Shane had wanted to abduct her prior.

Sure enough, Shane’s mood lightened up. He pointed at a large bottle of XO on the bar’s countertop and shot Sage an amused look. “If you know you’re in the wrong, you should behave accordingly, too.

“Finish that entire bottle of wine, and we can start talking about my mental compensation afterward.” Even someone who had strong alcohol tolerance wouldn’t be able to stay upright after downing such a large bottle of wine, not to mention Sage and her so–so tolerance.

at the bar last time was purely an accident. I’m sure you’ve done your investigation as well. I had nothing to do with the fact that lan knew about Priscilla, so there’s no such thing as me purposely

as lan wrecking my bar for your sake.”

“You act as if lan has no feelings for you and as if you’re determined to oppose him. Yet he cares about you in everything he does. Aren’t you just using me

made sense that Shane

bar, lan showed up just in time to save the day. But little did Shane know that lan only helped Sage because of her identity as “Mrs. Holcomb“, not because he cared for her.

make a bet, Mr. Morrison?” Sage

features. “What are you

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make it meet its investors‘ standards, you’ll forget about

even if Shane hadn’t “invited” her over, she would

Corporation. Sage wouldn’t even want to miss

help Priscilla unceasingly. But after Priscilla’s explanation, Sage’s perspective

you can successfully make Mimosa go public, you’ll win your bet with lan from before. It’d be a win- win

at Sage sarcastically, neither confirming whether he believed her