A Farewell After Being Reborn

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.”

at him indifferently.

willing to give up this opportunity? If

that Shane had investigated her and knew her intentions. Nonetheless, he only knew one side of the story.

clipped tone, “You need not concern yourself with this

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have a goal, I’ll

phone rang. Sage knew it was a call from

suddenly rose

evidently hostile,

“What happened? Why are you looking at me like

you and

buy time, while the other silently

“Ian has received the

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

you

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

I’m as despicable as you claim. Even if Ian and I plotted against you, you brought it