A Farewell After Being Reborn

Sage turned to look at Ivy, who was dressed plainly and had minimal makeup. The smile on her face faded slightly as she had no intention of conversing with the woman.

Calvin was the one who responded instead. "Sorry, Ms. Shekdotter, but Mrs. Holcomb's friend is also here. Your presence might make her feel a little uncomfortable.”

Ivy looked at Tiana when she heard that. "Oh, you must be Mrs. Holcomb's friend. I was busy and hadn't been able to come downstairs earlier to greet you. I apologize for that.”

Tiana had never met Ivy before, but she could guess who she was from her expression and Sage's reaction.

"Ms. Shekdotter? Oh, you must be Mr. Holcomb's subordinate. Don't you think the way you address people is a little funny? I mean, you're well aware that you have to address Sage as Mrs. Holcomb. Yet, you're calling Mr. Holcomb by his first name?" Tiana couldn't help but comment.

Sage was aware that Tiana's remark would upset lan, but she couldn't care less and had no plans to stop Tiana.

"Ms. Ford, you might not be aware of this, but Ms. Shekdotter and lan have known each other since they were teenagers. They are good friends, so she's used to calling him lan," Calvin explained.

Ivy's expression remained unchanged. "Ms. Ford is right. It was my oversight. I'll be more careful next time," she said with a smile.

have something urgent to discuss with you." Ivy looked

why she had been busy lately. He couldn't bring himself to send her away, so he said,

head when she glanced at Sage, who was wearing a poker face. "It's alright. Let's talk like

you would ruin everyone's mood.” Sage was annoyed by Ivy's pretentious behavior. She

thing." Tiana

Instead, she and Tiana took a seat at the farthest

you and Ms. Shekdotter have business to discuss,

Ivy apologized to lan after the

on." Her stomach growled as soon as she sat down. Ivy blushed in

eaten?"

busy that I forgot

you're here," he advised. Ivy smiled gently. "I don't think I'm pushing myself too hard. I'm

wait.