A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Terry found himself regretting his decision.

Ian had worked overtime till the wee hours of the morning. He proceeded to spend the entire day wearing nothing but a poker face. It was clear that he was in a bad mood.

Would Terry be making things worse for Ian by bringing up Sage’s shopping spree at this time?

“Get your ass over here right now if you want to talk to me about something!” Ian grumbled impatiently.

Terry had no choice but to walk over to Ian. There, he tapped on the messaging app cautiously and displayed the horde of messages.

Ian shot a glance at the screen, soon noticing the automated messages sent by various

mall–based stores.

There were purchases that exceeded hundreds of thousands of dollars, but there were also purchases showcasing only triple digits. All of these messages were sent from jewelry and apparel stores which were frequented by ladies.

At that moment, a new message popped up on the screen with a loud ding.

“Thank you for shopping at Gentlemen’s Style! Your bill is 28,800 dollars! We hope to see you next time!”

Terry didn’t know if he was seeing things. He thought he noticed Ian’s furrowed brows relaxing slightly at the sight of the message.

Even though clothes with such a meager price tag would never be part of Ian’s daily wardrobe, Terry decided to risk his life by giving lan a compliment.

“It seems that Mrs. Holcomb has even bought you clothes even though she’s out on a shopping spree. She really cares about you, Mr. Holcomb,”

As expected, Ian’s expression softened a lot. Still, he harrumphed coldly at Terry’s words.

“I don’t care about her.

Terry picked up on the underlying meaning in Ian’s response immediately.

“Mr. Holcomb wou must

You even spent the day working non–stop. Why don’t you go home and get some rest?”

Ian stretched lazily. It was true that he felt rather exhausted.

“Have Wanda brew a pot of strong coffee for me. I need it to perk up.

“Yes, sir.

when Sage finally returned to Solaris Estate. She had visited a beauty salon on a whim

her high–spirited reflection in the mirror

home. He’s currently in his study on the second floor,” Wanda reported the moment Sage entered the

be at home at a time like this? Was he planning

were the case. Sage would take advantage of lan’s abhorrence toward her to bring up

to Wanda before ascending the stairs. The door of Ian’s study was left ajar, so she

knock on the door, she spotted lan sitting on the couch while engaging in a video call with another person.

with the bidding contract?” That was

charge of this project,

out numerous times in the past. You shouldn’t be worrying about my family’s

tone had taken on a grateful edge at that point.

contract just to please Ivy, his female best friend. Said friend was incredibly grateful to him as

do in order to maintain her elegance and composure?

to turn around

still hear Ian’s

did promise you in the

had also given Ivy a contract. That man sure was good

reached the living room, she saw Wanda arranging everything she had bought during her

staff had delivered here this afternoon. Should I do the same to

“Go ahead.”

Wanda. She added hastily, “By the way, I want you to pack up all the clothes stowed away on the first row of the closet and

Wanda looked astonished. “Aren’t those your favorite clothes,

one of those many

makeup. If I

to spare her more than a glance, she’d

of

wanted Wanda to donate all

was thinking, so

to

had picked those clothes out according to

put it more accurately, she had picked those clothes out

heed if she were to dress up like Ivy. Oh, how foolish she was in the

Wanda. I’m going to practice driving for a bit.”

toward the garage as she spoke.

lan had already drained a pot of coffee and dealt with numerous emails In his inbox. He left his study after realizing that

found in the master bedroom, but Ian could hear rustling sounds

closet to see Wanda folding some

are you here at this hour?”

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