A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 167

Henry hastily reached out and ended the call when he heard the dial tone. “What’s the meaning of this, Ms. Joyner?”

He expected Sage to be ashamed of herself after being caught red–handed. Why did she call Ian herself?

“Isn’t it obvious? I wanted to give him a little scare just to see where I stand with him,” she lied through her teeth.

He fell silent when he heard that. He had looked into it even though Ivy hadn’t told him anything and refused to allow him to probe further. He was aware that Ian didn’t care about Sage, so he assumed she was using him to get back at him and hurt Layla at the same time. After all, he had the means to do so.

Hence, he didn’t mind helping Sage test Ian.

“So, you’re not attempting to ruin my relationship with Layla… you’re just using me?” he asked.

Sage chuckled. “Sure, whatever floats your boat. However, you’re right about one thing–I don’t want you to be with Layla because I don’t think you’re good enough for her.”

slightly when he heard that. “How am I

Haldon to start a business, but all I’ve seen is you hanging

admiration for her brother–in–law at the parking lot last time. That is the reason why I believe she’d only fancy a guy who’s got his

life, claiming that he was not only wealthy but also extremely capable. He had acquired the distribution rights for a drug and received an investment shortly after

the time to plan these things

his career. Then, Ivy would have to start considering this

business opportunity yet, Ms. Joyner. I’m not as carefree as you think. I will

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be impressed if you succeed, but so will my uncle and aunt. However, talk is cheap. I hope you don’t let Layla look down on

though he was displeased by her condescending words, he didn’t let it show He maintained his composure and stood up. “Do you need a ride home,

the offer, but I drove here,” Sage replied.

York, didn’t you say you hadn’t gotten around to buying a car yet? I think it would be more convenient for you to do so since you’re planning to start a business in Haldon. Don’t you

for money. This would make them more desperate to land the