A Farewell After Being Reborn

Sage immediately recognized the lanky figure as the man who had covered her face with a cloth. Upon realizing she was awake, he chuckled and called out, "Sir, she's awake."

As he spoke, he inched to the side to make way for someone else. Soon, they heard a flurry of footsteps as a man with a beer belly and wearing a dark jacket entered the dilapidated room.

Seeing Benjamin walk in surprised Sage. She couldn't help but wonder, "Shouldn't he be under police questioning? Why is he here?"

Her heart sank. Benjamin harbored a grudge against her and had even gone as far as sending his men to warn her previously. Moreover, lan had taught him a lesson, which likely deepened his animosity toward her. Now that she was in his clutches, she knew he wouldn't go easy on her.

"Wow, you look even better in person than in photos,” Benjamin remarked with a malicious gleam in his eyes. "Shall I address you as Sage or Mrs. Holcomb?"

This was Sage's first time speaking directly to Benjamin. He looked disheveled compared to the last time she saw him at the hotel.

unkempt, and a bald patch was visible. His jacket was creased and stained at the sleeves. He looked nothing like a successful

reply calmly, “It

he arrogantly ordered his subordinate, "Help Mrs. Holcomb up. How could

humiliated, Sage resisted against the fierce-looking man, who didn't bother to handle her gently. She had no choice but to let herself be thrown

her knees to ache. Her arms were bound behind her back, making

he let out a mocking laugh. "What's so special about lan

have you brought me here, Mr. Xenith?" Sage attempted to conceal her

to warn you, didn't I? But

was well aware of Benjamin's pariah status in the industry. His reputation had