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.

with. In addition to that, she had a long day. All she wanted was

gazed at her with an unreadable expression. "You've never shown any interest in your family business, and you've always told me to stay out

involved because I didn't want to rely on you constantly. It's only

a sense of unease growing in his gut as he listened to Sage, who seemed to be drawing a clear line between them. He pursed his

bit her hardest were still dark. Sage cursed under her breath as she put on her pajamas and stepped out of the bathroom.

when he was asleep. The coldness and arrogance he usually wore like a mask were

midnight before she crept over to lan's side. She gazed down at

Then, she grabbed a thin blanket and settled onto the couch. She was so exhausted that she fell asleep as soon as she lay

wet and sticky touch her cheek. Sage wanted to open her eyes, but she was too tired and ignored it. Sage awoke the next morning to sunlight streaming in through her window. Checking her phone, she