A Farewell After Being Reborn

Henry hastily reached out and ended the call when he heard the dial tone. "What's the meaning of this, Ms. Joyner?"

He expected Sage to be ashamed of herself after being caught red-handed. Why did she call lan herself?

"Isn't it obvious? I wanted to give him a little scare just to see where I stand with him,” she lied through her teeth.

He fell silent when he heard that. He had looked into it even though Ivy hadn't told him anything and refused to allow him to probe further. He was aware that lan didn't care about Sage, so he assumed she was using him to get back at him and hurt Layla at the same time. After all, he had the means to do so.

Hence, he didn't mind helping Sage test lan.

"So, you're not attempting to ruin my relationship with Layla... you're just using me?" he asked. Sage chuckled. "Sure, whatever floats your boat. However, you're right about one thing—I don't want you to be with Layla because I don't think you're good enough for her."

when he heard that. "How am I not good enough for

that you came to Haldon to start a business, but all I've seen is you hanging around

at the parking lot last time.

previous life, claiming that he was not only wealthy but also extremely capable. He had acquired the distribution rights for a drug and received an

had the time to plan these things in this

success in his career. Then, Ivy would have to

you and Layla!"

displeased by her condescending words, he didn't let it show He maintained his composure and stood up.

the offer, but I drove here,”