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."

parking lot with Shane when she noticed he wasn't up to no good. He drove while she sat in the passenger seat. The pair chatted for a while about

she was going to ask her about her divorce since Linda's birthday had

up? Why do you sound so down? Let me guess... you weren't able to get

left for a business trip this morning. I have no idea when

lan won't agree to divorce you that easily.

later and see what's up.

this mean it's going to drag on again?" Tiana

little surprised by Tiana's nonchalance. "I thought you'd

dim you

past, I

give yourself a chance

held on for so long, and

to have

I won't try to talk you

it anymore.

claims that he and Ivy are just colleagues, but

her.

at the