Chapter 43

Besides, Ian had removed his suit jacket, and a few buttons on his shirt were

undone. With his sleeves rolled up, his fair skin and well–defined arm muscles

were exposed.

Sage promptly stopped herself from staring. She couldn’t afford to be infatuated with his attractiveness again.

Shooting him a cold look, she grumbled, “What are you standing here for? You gave me a fright!”

Ian wasn’t angry. Instead, his tone was gentle as he replied, “Weren’t you seeing Grandma off? Why did you come here? I’ve looked everywhere for you…”

Based on his words and expression, Sage confirmed that Ian had had a bit too

much to drink.

His usual image was one of swift decisiveness, even in situations like this where he seemed a bit slow in reacting. Moreover, he wouldn’t normally say something as silly as having looked for her everywhere.

There was once in her previous life that Ian had gotten drunk as well. However, he had only slept it off upon getting home instead of making such a fuss.

At the thought of this, Sage eased up a bit. But just to be sure, she called Terry to help arrange for someone to pick them up.

responded before hanging

Ian held her arm and insisted on

answer.

about how scary people could become when drunk. So, she didn’t argue with Ian in that state and simply said, “I was just bored and

a walk.”

slightly intoxicated gaze was fixed on her, and his

expression was serious.

thought that if she recorded Ian’s silly and cute behavior

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extort a billion from

reached out and pulled her into an embrace.” Why aren’t you

let me go!” Sage demanded as she tried to break

lan held her tighter. He felt displeased. “You’re being rude. How come you’re

it somewhat funny and poignant at

lost her temper. “Tan, do you think it’s fun to act crazy after

him away and added, “Or do you feel uneasy because

call him that all the time. In fact, he would frown

he ask her to call

steps as Sage pushed him. His eyes

a hint of

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