Chapter 118


    Even though it was highly unlikely that Wanda had told Linda about the divorcest time, Sage still


    wanted to keep it a secret.


    After breakfast, Sage left for Hob Corporation and breezed into the CEO’s office. She was about to


    walk in when she saw that Owen and Susan were in the office with Ian.


    She furrowed her brows and wondered why her rtives were here. Didn call them over? Sage


    looked atn questioningly, but he just nced at her before looking away. Not wanting to be rude, she


    knocked gently.


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    The middle–aged couple, who were sitting on the couch, heard her knock on the door and turned to


    look at her. “What brings you here, Sage?” Susan asked.


    Her expression and tone suggested thatn hadn’t told them about the divorce. Sage breathed a sigh


    of relief and asked them the same question.


    “We’re here to thank Ian, of course. He introduced us to the CEO of Pacific Groupst time, so we


    brought a little something forn as a token of our appreciation! We’re also having lunch with the CEO


    of Pacific Group.”


    Sage then noticed the fancy gift boxes on the coffee table after Susan mentioned them. From what she


    had said, it sounded like their business deal hadn’t been finalized yet. So, they still wantedn to get


    involved personally.


    Sage was speechless. “Aunt Susan, didn’t you promise Grandpa that you wouldn’t bother Ian for help


    with thepany anymore?”


    “Ohe on, Sage. We’re not bothering him. Ian and the CEO of Pacific Group are friends. Isn’t it


    normal for friends to have lunch together? It is, isn’t it, Ian?” Susan turned ton for confirmation.


    “He’s busy,” Sage cut in. “He’s got a lot on his te.”


    Sage didn’t wantn to be involved in her family’s affairs anymore. Plus, she wanted to finalize the


    divorce smoothly.


    “Ian hasn’t said a word yet. How do you know he’s busy?” Susan grumbled.


    “That’s right, Sage. Besides, no matter how busy Ian is, he’s gotta eat. We’ll just hang out here until


    he’s done. Then we can all go grab a bite together!” Owen said in a deratory tone. Owen could be


    more stubborn than Susan at times. Moreover, when he said he’d wait, he


    meant it.


    Sage didn’t want to waste her breath on them anymore. She just wanted to get the divorce papers


    sorted out. Hence, she walked over ton despite their puzzled gazes.


    Ian lifted his gaze and looked at her. Susan couldn’t ask him outright since Owen and Susan were


    there, so she blinked at Ian twice as if to ask, “Have you signed the papers?”


    However, Ian asked, “Are you okay?”


    Sage was tongue–tied. He was deliberately being obtuse. He knew exactly what she was asking, but


    he was just ying dumb!


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    Sage decided to gesture toward his lounge and said, “Come over here for a second. I need to talk to


    you.”


    “What’s going on, Sage? What can’t you say it here?” Susan asked, puzzled.


    “It’s personal. We’ll be right back.” Sage had assured Susan because she knew Susan was worried


    that she would stopn from helping them.


    “Why are you getting all handsy withn in front of your elders? If you have something to say, say it


    here!” Owen chimed in, slightly annoyed.


    Sage couldn’t be bothered to argue with them. She nned to lean over and whisper into Ian’s ear.


    However, Ian turned his head as soon as she leaned over, and her lips identally brushed against his


    cheek.