Chapter 81


    “Ourpany doesn’tck connections and resources. Why would we give away our money freely to


    others?”


    Susan then said to Ian, “I’ll just be honest with you, Ian. I came here tonight to make dinner for you


    because there’s something I need your help with.


    “Your uncle wants to partner up with Pacific Group, but they don’t believe in him. So, I was thinking that


    maybe you could help meet up with them and get us connected?”


    “Ian’s really busy nowadays and has no time to help with the Joyner family’s issues, so please don’t


    burden him further, Aunt Susan!” Sage said coldly.


    “What are you saying, Sage? Ian is our family’s son–inw. How would it be a burden for him to help


    his inws? What do you say, Ian?” Susan then askedn.


    Ian nced at Sage, who had a cold expression on her face. He then said lightly, “Give me the other


    party’s information, Aunt Susan. I’ll have someone check on itter before giving


    you a reply.”


    “Oh, thank


    you so much, Jan! I knew you would help us out!” Susan was overjoyed to hear this. She quicklydled


    some more stew for Ian. “Drink up, Ian. No one else can cook up a


    stew like I can!”


    Sage remained silent.


    After Susan finished eating, she left the information behind for Ian before leaving happily.


    Sage gazed unhappily at Ian. “Didn’t I tell you not to agree to any of Aunt Susan’s “ests?”


    “You seem to really not want me involved with the Joyner family’s business,” Ian retorted.


    There was no hiding this sort of thing from Ian, so Sage said honestly, “I think it would be better for the


    Joyner family to get used to not getting any help since we’ll be divorced


    sooner orter.”


    Ian’s eyes darkened. “Why do you see me as such a cold and heartless person?”


    Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Sage sneered internally. Ian hadn’t cared about the Joyner family in the least bit when she was in the


    asylum. In fact, many people took advantage of the situation to attack the family, reducing Maven


    Corporation’s strength. 1


    “Ring, ring! Cutie, your phone is ringing-”


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    Donald happened to call, so Sage didn’t waste any more time with Ian. She went upstairs while


    answering the phone call.


    Donald had heard about Susan’s visit to her home, so he called to ask her about it.


    “Susan must’ve heard about my discussion with your uncle about hiring people, then went to find you


    on her own,” Donald said. He then sighed. “Did she pressure you, Sage?”


    Sage consoled Donald instead, “It’s okay. I’m used to being shameless around Ian anyway, so things


    weren’t too bad.”


    “What do you mean, shameless? Don’t you dare speak about yourself like that!” Donald said pitifully.


    Sage said in a delicate tone, “I’m just joking. Don’t worry, Grandpa. Ian isn’t upset with me. He even


    came back home just to have dinner with me!”


    “That’s good,” Donald said dly.


    Just then, Sage saw Ian walk into the room. He had clearly overheard her conversation. His gaze was


    deep and telling.


    “Rest soon, Grandpa. I’ll hang up for now.”


    After hanging up the call, Sage rubbed her face. “You can have the master bedroom if you like it so


    much. I’ll move to the guest room.”


    Ian extended an arm to block Sage’s way.


    “What are you doing?” Sage’s brows furrowed cautiously.


    Ian said, “You talk about divorce every single day, Sage, so I’m sure you no longer feelings for me


    whatsoever. That means you shouldn’t be affected no matter where stay or whenever I’m around. Why


    are you so opposed to me staying here in the master bedroom?”


    Sage was confused.


    What nonsense was Ian saying?


    Sage obviously couldn’t live with Ian in the same room if she had no more feelings for him!