A Farewell After Being Reborn

Shane was a pain to deal with, and Sage didn't want to waste her breath on him. Hence, she cut to the chase and asked, "Fine. When are you free?"

Shane responded, "How about tomorrow? I'll give you two days to deal with the contract and work."

"You're not going to embarrass me in public or set me up for something, are you?" she couldn't help but ask she noticed Shane's mischievous smile.

He grinned. "Anyhow, you've agreed to it, so you'll have to jump even if there's a trap ahead."

In the afternoon, Sage swung by Collin's research institution to sign the contract. Then, she headed back to Farsight Investment to meet up with Shane.

"Alright, since we're all done, let's get celebrating!" He appeared to be in a good mood.

Sage politely turned him down. "It's alright. We'll have plenty of opportunities to celebrate in the future."

"But that's that, and this is this," he said. "I've already canceled all my plans for the day. You're coming with me, whether you like it or not."

"Are you using me to get rid of Ms. Rosethorn again?" she asked.

Shane took his car keys and said, "I'm not using you today. It's just a simple meal. You'll be starting next week, so consider this an early welcome to Farsight."

no good. He drove while she sat in the passenger seat. The pair chatted for a while about work until Sage's phone rang, interrupting

out to be Tiana. Sage figured that she was going to ask her about her divorce since Linda's birthday had passed. "Tiana," she said

sound so down? Let me guess... you weren't able to

that. "He left for a business trip this morning. I have

I expected! lan won't agree to divorce you that

and see what's up. He

it's going to

was a little surprised by Tiana's nonchalance. "I thought you'd attempt to convince me

dim you know!"

past,

yourself a

held on for so long,

to have feelings

won't try to talk you out

it anymore.

claims that he and Ivy are just

something happens to her.

at the party last