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.

willing to give up this opportunity? If you don’t join Farsight

wasn’t surprised that Shane had investigated her and knew her

a clipped tone, “You need not

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have a goal, I’ll find a way regardless of

more, his phone rang. Sage knew it was a call from his

voice suddenly rose

evidently

are

sneered and said, “Mrs. Holcomb, you and Ian are quite adept at

to buy time, while the other

received the news too? And he

earnestly. You’re just putting on

can introduce you to the acting

of advice. When 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 incompetent.

despicable as you claim. Even if Ian and I plotted

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