Chapter 49

“Even if there are risks, one must seek fortune amidst danger. In our line of work, aren’t some risks worth taking?”

Seeing Shane’s nonchalant smirk, Sage chuckled. “So, you never considered seeking my opinion.”

Shane adjusted himself into a more comfortable position and said, “Ms. Joyner, you’ve got it wrong. I informed you of the outcome. I’m showing considerable respect, I’d say.”

Sage observed Shane’s relaxed and playful expression. She knew that the matter was already decided.

Since she proposed the partnership, Shane seemed more interested in her actions than the collaboration itself.

Now that he could secure Mimosa on his own, her presence was even less meaningful.

“Well then, let’s just pretend my proposal never existed,” Sage said.

“I thought, despite being a businessman, you wouldn’t blindly blur the lines

between right and wrong just for money. But turns out, you’re just as immoral. In that case, we don’t need to work together!”

With that, Sage stood up to leave.

However, Shane stopped her. “Ms. Joyner, wait a moment.”

looked at him indifferently.

“Are you really willing to give up this opportunity? If you don’t join Farsight Investment, how

and knew her intentions. Nonetheless, he only knew one side of

a clipped tone, “You need not concern yourself

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long as I have a goal, I’ll find a

say more, his phone rang. Sage knew it was a call from his subordinates, so when Shane unlocked the screen, she left without

voice suddenly rose behind her.

called after her. This time, his attitude was evidently hostile, and his usually affectionate eyes now

eyebrow. “What happened? Why are you looking

and said, “Mrs. Holcomb, you and Ian are

deliberately leaked information to buy time, while the other silently resolved Benjamin’s

has received the news too? And he

discuss morality with me so earnestly. You’re just putting on a show.

you to the acting industry.”

good as others, just admit defeat gracefully. Don’t blame your failures on others, as that only makes you look more

Ian and I plotted against you, you brought it

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