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.

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

soon as the object touched Ian’s skin, he jolted.

to attract the attention of others in

relatives gasped in concern, “Oh, your shirt

exclamation drew everyone’s eyes to Ian’s shirt and pants. There were indeed a few damp spots on his blue shirt, while his pants were stained

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unbelievable, they tacitly chose

the issue with his pants. His

and nervous expression, Sage stammered, “Y–You drank

avoided the

though she was very considerate of lan’s feelings. “Everyone here is family. No one will make

One relative nodded repeatedly and said, “It’s quite normal.

when you drink too much, you think you’re in a dream, and then…

longer, Jan immediately stormed out of the

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

before striding out with long steps.

to everyone, “Sorry for the

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