A Farewell After Being Reborn

"It's not your fault. Go have the kitchen remake the soup and charge it to my room," lan said.

The waiter left, grateful to have been spared. Sage couldn't hide her concern for him. "Go rinse your hand with cold water."

Even though she tried to hide it, lan could still see a gleam of concern in her eyes.

He looked into her eyes and said, "Help me."

Sage didn't decline. There happened to be a mini sink in front of them. They walked over and Sage turned on the faucet.

Worried that the water pressure would be too strong, she cupped her hands under the faucet before slowly pouring it over lan's flushed hand.

The warm yellow light from the corridor cast a soft glow on her hair and delicate face. It gave her a gentle, ethereal allure.

you like?"

surprise.

tone softened. "Didn't you say that I should know your preferences before I give you

what had happened last night. In the past, she would've gladly shared all her preferences with him if he asked her this question. Then, she'd tell him, "I like you the

"It's alright. I appreciate

been wanting to meet and dine with the CEO of Pacific Group.

pour water over his hand. "I wasn't joking when I told you that I don't want you to interfere with my family’s business. I meant what I said. It wasn't something I said in the heat

distant and cold demeanor wore his patience thin. "Well, I've offered to help. Whether you take it or not is up to you.” He then turned off the

utter a word. Instead, she wiped her hands dry and followed lan to Room One. Terry had the kitchen rush out a few hearty dishes. During lan's absence, Collin and his assistants had become quite acquainted

footsteps. lan met their gazes, calmly put his arm around Sage, and introduced her to