"Benjamin wouldn't dare touch me!” Priscilla declared.

"I have plenty of dirt on him. But for the sake of our child and the fact that we're married, I haven't gone after him. If he ever dares to lay a finger on you though, I'll fight him with everything I've got, even if it means using everything I've got!”

Sage was touched by Priscilla's protectiveness. Despite their age gap, Priscilla was truly someone who dared to love and hate. She was a friend worth having

"Priscilla, don't get too worked up. lan said he would investigate the matter thoroughly. I'll let you know if there are any updates." They chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.

That night, lan didn't return to the bedroom even after Sage had fallen asleep. He was really upset by her actions.

It was quite a shock for someone who had always chased after him and entertained his whims to suddenly stop caring about him. Anyone in his shoes would have felt a sense of loss.

Whatever changes that Donald had mentioned were probably driven by Ian's sense of dissatisfaction. But Sage didn't care how lan felt as long as she was happy.

and didn't see lan around. She wondered if the two men from the night before had been

to ask Owen and Susan out for a meal. Firstly, she wanted to probe them for information and see how likely it was

and make it clear that she wasn't just a

her, Sage booked a

high-rise building. While its patrons dined, the

was also diverse, offering all kinds of cuisines with

noon, Sage drove to the restaurant, where Owen and Susan were already waiting. As Sage approached to greet them, she was surprised to

phone. Although he was dressed simply in a black suit and a

glanced at her briefly before returning to his call, seemingly unfazed by

was too busy with work to join

Susan called out with a smile. Her tone was warm

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