Chapter 44

When Sage realized that Ian had reverted to his usual demeanor and tone, she became even more certain that he had only pretended to be drunk to fool her.

Infuriated, she briskly walked ahead and left Ian behind.

A faint perfume lingered as Sage’s silhouette faded into the distance.

Jan sent a text to Calvin. “I’m rejecting the letter of intent to collaborate with Luther Enterprise’s gulf project.”

Then, without waiting for Calvin’s response, he switched off his phone.

Concerned that Ian might be too drunk, Terry tagged along with the driver to the restaurant to pick them up. He let the driver wait before approaching the private

room.

Inside, Ian sat on a bench while supporting his forehead with one hand. His eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and he looked uncomfortable.

Terry was about to call out to him when Sage, holding a towel in one hand, discreetly walked over to lan from the dining table. Her other hand was hidden

beneath the towel.

Ian’s forehead with the towel. Before he could appreciate Sage’s tender care, however, he watched as she “accidentally” tossed something she was

as the object touched Ian’s skin,

to attract the attention of others in the

gasped in concern, “Oh,

shirt and pants. There were indeed a few damp spots on his blue shirt, while his pants

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everyone found it absurd and unbelievable,

the issue with his pants. His face darkened as he glared at

nervous expression, Sage stammered, “Y–You drank too much that you couldn’t

intentionally avoided the awkward

you don’t need to feel embarrassed!” Sage spoke as though she was very considerate of lan’s feelings. “Everyone here is family. No one will make fun of you. Right,

relative nodded repeatedly and

too much, you think you’re in a dream,

Jan immediately stormed out

the smile on his face and respectfully said, “Mr. Holcomb,

glance before striding out

and apologized to everyone, “Sorry for the trouble, everyone. But please

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