A Farewell After Being Reborn

Sage turned over and realized lan had walked up to her at some point and was currently pointing out the flaws in the contract.

His long arm almost touched her nose as he gestured at the computer screen. She couldn't help but catch a whiff of the cedarwood and alcohol on him.

"Don't look at me. Look at the contract." lan turned her head with his hand. Sage rolled her eyes when she noticed his tone and actions were like those of a teacher teaching his apprentice. However, she didn't protest and turned her attention back to the contract.

The problems he pointed out made her feel as if a light bulb had been switched on in her head. They were all difficult issues to spot, but he was able to point them out at a glance. No wonder he was able to manage Holcomb Corporation so well. lan really was capable.

Sage was able to identify and correct the problems in the contract under lan's guidance. She then sent the revised contract to her uncle.

begin with. In addition to that, she had

never shown any interest in your family business, and you've

I didn't want to rely on you constantly. It's only natural for me to

who seemed to be drawing a

ones where lan had bit her hardest were still dark. Sage cursed under her breath as she put on her pajamas and stepped out of the bathroom. lan was already asleep, sprawled out on the bed when she stepped out. He hadn't bothered to cover himself

The coldness and arrogance he usually wore like a mask were gone.

only other time she had spent the night here. She had pretended to be asleep until midnight before she crept over to

thought about how low she had sunk. Then, she grabbed a thin blanket and settled onto the

her eyes, but she was too tired and ignored it. Sage awoke the next morning to sunlight streaming in through her window. Checking