Chapter 125


    Sage immediately declined his call when she thought of what had happened in his office. during the


    day.


    Meanwhile, Michael’s ears turned red when he heard her question. “I didn’t mean anything by that, Ms.


    Joyner. I just think it’s beneficial for girls to learn some self–defense, just in case they run into trouble.”


    Sage chuckled when she noticed his reaction. “Rx! I was just joking with you.”


    His ears were still red as he asked, “Did I cause you a lot of trouble, Ms. Joyner?”


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    “Nope,” she responded honestly. “I was mostly concerned that you would see me through rose -tinted


    sses and fall for me after I helped youst time.”


    “Don’t worry, Ms. Joyner. I know where I stand. I wouldn’t dare have such thoughts,” he said somberly.


    “Nonsense. That’s not what I meant,” she said solemnly. “Listen here, your current situation is just


    temporary. You’re going to make it big someday and gain the support and love of a lot of people.


    Besides, why would you ever have those thoughts about me? I’m older than you, and I’m married, so


    I’m not your type. You deserve better, Michael.”


    Her pep talk made him feel less nervous and embarrassed. He looked at Sage and chuckled. ” Thanks,


    Ms. Joyner. I got this!”


    “Yup. Just keep doing what you’re good at,” she encouraged. “You’ve got this!”


    Sage stepped out of the gym and was about to order a taxi when she noticed a text message from


    Henry. “Sage, are you free? I have a few questions about La that I would like to pick. your brain on.”


    Sage checked her wristwatch and realized it had been sent half an hour ago when she was in the


    shower. Mulling it over, she responded. “I was working out and had left my phone in the locker. What’s


    up?”


    Henry called just moments after she replied.


    “Hey!” Sage said when she answered the phone.


    “Sage, what should I give La as an apology gift? I upset her yesterday, so she won’t even pick up


    my calls today.” He sounded distressed.


    “What’d you do to upset her?” she asked.


    Henry exined that he went to the botanical garden yesterday with La and a few of her


    ssmates. He had invited two of his friends to join him, but La wanted to leave after she received a


    call.


    In the heat of the moment, he said she was being disrespectful, to which La said she didn’t care


    before she left in a huff.


    “I didn’t mean to upset her, Sage. I just wanted to hang out with her because we hardly get to. But she


    was ready to bail as soon as she answered that call, and I just… freaked out,” he


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    Sage snickered inwardly. La was spoiled rotten by Susan and had a haughty personality. She


    needed people to stroke her ego constantly.


    Plus, she was already in a bad mood after getting an earful from her mother yesterday. Henry must’ve


    hit a nerve when he called her out in public.


    “I’m sorry, Henry. I’m sure you saw how she was with me the other day. We’re not exactly close, so I


    honestly have no idea what she’s into. I can’t help you here,” she said apologetically. “No worries, I’ll


    ask her ssmates then. Thanks for getting back to me.” He then casually asked, “I didn’t know you


    were into sports, Sage. Where do you usually train? I’ve been cking off ever since I arrived in


    Haldon. Do you have any gyms you’d rmend?”


    She couldn’t believe his cheek! On the surface, he was asking about La, but he was now attempting


    to probe her about her whereabouts.


    Sage responded apathetically, “Hmm… I don’t know. The gym I go to focuses on kickboxing, which is


    probably not what you’re looking for.”