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

to give up this opportunity? If you

investigated her and knew her

in a clipped tone, “You need not concern yourself with this matter,

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I have a goal, I’ll find

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

suddenly

attitude was evidently hostile, and his usually affectionate eyes now

Why are you looking at me like that?”

Holcomb, you and

leaked information to buy time, while the other silently resolved

dumbfounded. She thought, “Ian has received the news too?

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

I can introduce you to the acting industry.”

When you’re not as good as others, just admit defeat gracefully. Don’t blame your failures on

Even if Ian and I

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