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.”

looked at

asked with a wicked smile, “Are you really willing to give up this opportunity? If you don’t join

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

in a clipped tone, “You need not concern

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have a goal, I’ll find a

Sage knew it was a call from his

Shane’s voice suddenly rose behind

evidently hostile, and his usually affectionate eyes now held

happened? Why are you looking at

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

information to buy time, while the other silently resolved

has received the news too?

me so earnestly. You’re just putting on a show. If

introduce you to

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

if Ian and I plotted