Chapter 50


    Shane’sughter was cold and malicious. “You had the guts to mess with me. I’ll teach you a lesson,


    even if it means breaking thew!”


    When she saw Shane’s fearless attitude and the approaching bodyguard, Sage felt


    a tinge of regret. She had been too presumptuous. She had thought that her knowledge from her past


    life could be leveraged to negotiate with Shane.


    She never considered investigating what kind of person he was.


    Now, with him turning hostile, she wouldn’t be able to escape if he decided to tie her up.


    With Ian’s apparent dislike toward her, she doubted he would intervene. Even if he did, she didn’t want


    to owe him any favors.


    “Hide if you can. Let’s see where you can escape to!” Shane stalked toward her. His voice was


    menacing.


    The second floor seemed to have been cleared by Shane, and there was no one around to help.


    Sage’s scream for help was rendered useless.


    Sage contemted whether it would be more effective to smash a wine bottle and threaten to hurt


    herself or take a gamble by doing the same to Shane.


    “Who dares toy a hand on her?”


    Amid her thoughts, an angry voice suddenly echoed from behind.


    It was Ian! 1


    In what seemed like a trick of the light, Ian’s eyes shed with a hint of concern when he looked at


    Sage.


    “Hey, Mr. Hob, you came just in time. I haven’t even sent you a message yet, and here you are!”


    Shane said mockingly.


    Ian ignored him and strode toward Sage. He frowned as he asked, “Are you hurt?”


    Sage shook her head.


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    “Let’s go.” Ian didn’t say much. He gestured for Sage to follow him.


    However, Shane’s bodyguard blocked their way.


    “You n to leave without giving an exnation?” Shane’s yful expression carried a hint of chill.


    Ian looked at him coldly. “I was waiting for an exnation from you. Why did you try to bind my wife?”


    While speaking, two burly men d in ck came up to Shane. In terms of numbers and strength,


    Shane’s lone bodyguard seemed at a disadvantage.


    Sage hadn’t expected Ian toe, let alone bring bodyguards.


    “Looks like you havee prepared.” Shane’s lips curled into a mysterious smile. “Do you know who


    the owner of this bar is?”


    Sage suddenly felt uneasy. If this bar belonged to Shane, Ian’s two bodyguards might not be enough to


    contend with him.


    Thinking about theirst intense car collision, Sage couldn’t help but worry. If a fight broke out, where


    would she find safety?


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    Ian seemed to misunderstand Sage’s concern. He took her hand. Her fingers were enclosed in his


    warm palm. Though she felt ufortable, Sage didn’t pull away


    because now wasn’t the time for trivialities.


    “The Morrisons‘ empire is vast. Having a few bars is nothing out of the ordinary,


    Ian calmly stated.


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    “Then, do you think you can leave here so easily?” Shane provocatively asked.


    Ian revealed aposed, thin smile as he uttered, “You can go downstairs and


    see for yourself.”


    At his words, Shane’s face fell. He quickly walked to the edge and looked down.


    The bustling hall, which had plenty of guests a while ago, was now empty. The bar staff stood in a line,


    and the bouncers were bound and kneeling on the floor.


    Meanwhile, standing in the hall was a group of trained bodyguards dressed in


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    ck. They exuded both authority and precision.


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    “Ian, you’ve got guts! How dare you bring so many people to mess up my ce!” Shane roared.


    Ian gazed at him indifferently and said, “If you dare to target my wife again, I’m afraid I won’t just mess


    up your establishment.”


    With that, Ian led Sage away.


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    “Ian, I’ll let you off this time. This isn’t over!” Shane


    bellowed from behind.