Chapter 138


    “It’s not your fault. Go have the kitchen remake the soup and charge it to my room.” ian said.


    The waiter left, grateful to have been spared. Sage couldn’t hide her concern for him. “Go rinse your


    hand with cold water.”


    Even though she tried to hide it,n could still see a gleam of concern in her eyes.


    He looked into her eyes and said, “Help me.”


    Sage didn’t decline. There happened to be a mini sink in front of them. They walked over and Sage


    turned on the faucet.


    Worried that the water pressure would be too strong, she cupped her hands under the faucet before


    slowly pouring it over Ian’s flushed hand.


    The warm yellow light from the corridor cast a soft glow on her hair and delicate face. It gave her a


    gentle, ethereal allure.


    “What do you like?” Ian asked.


    Sage looked up in surprise. Herrge, dewy eyes widened.


    His tone softened. “Didn’t you say that I should know your preferences before I give you something?”


    Sage smiled wryly as she thought about what had happenedst night. In the past, she would’ve dly


    shared all her preferences with him if he asked her this. question. Then, she’d tell him, “I like you the


    most, Ian!”


    But now, she found his interestughable. “It’s alright. I appreciate the thought, but I don’t need you to


    give me anything.”


    Ian felt his anger bubbling up when he noticed her indifference and disdain. However, he maintained


    hisposure and added, “I know your uncle and aunt have been wanting to meet and dine with the


    CEO of Pacific Group. I’ll be free in a few days, so you can ask them toe to Hob Corporation


    to see me.”


    Sage lowered her gaze and continued to pour water over his hand. “I wasn’t


    joking when I told you that I don’t want you to interfere with my family’s business. I meant what I said. It


    wasn’t something I said in the heat of the moment. My uncle and aunt need to realize that they can only


    rely on themselves.


    Her distant and cold demeanor wore his patience thin. “Well, I’ve offered to help. Whether you take it or


    not is up to you.” He then turned off the faucet and said curtly, “Let’s go.”


    Sage didn’t utter a word. Instead, she wiped her hands dry and followed Ian to Room One. Terry had


    the kitchen rush out a few hearty dishes. Duringn’s absence, Collin and his assistants had be


    quite acquainted with him.


    Everyone looked up when they heard footsteps. Ian met their gazes, calmly put his arm around Sage,


    and introduced her to the room. “This is my wife, Sage.” Then, he turned to Sage. “This is Professor


    Braun and his two trusty assistants.”


    Sage shed a polite smile at them. “It’s a pleasure to meet you all. I apologize for what happened


    earlier. I got a little carried away with my prank.”


    Collin smiled. “No worries. The dishes you ordered were great. They were super green and healthy,


    just what someone like my age needs.”


    “Mhm. Eating healthy is important, but it’s not like you need it because of your age. Seriously, you don’t


    look a day over 20!” Sage teased.


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    Collin burst outughing. “Mrs. Hob, you sure have a way with words. Come! Sit down and join


    us!”


    Sage nced at Ian, hoping he would help her turn him down. However, he


    pulled out a chair for her. “Since Professor Braun has invited you to, you might as well join us.


    But Sage didn’t want to join them. Her prime ribs were still waiting for her outside!


    “Well, you’ve had your fun and vented your anger, right? Let’s sit down, shall we? Ian spoke up again.


    His affectionate tone elicited a knowing smile from Collin’s assistants.


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