Chapter 167


    Henry hastily reached out and ended the call when he heard the dial tone. “What’s the meaning of this,


    Ms. Joyner?”


    He expected Sage to be ashamed of herself after being caught red–handed. Why did she call Ian


    herself?


    “Isn’t it obvious? I wanted to give him a little scare just to see where I stand with him,” she lied through


    her teeth.


    He fell silent when he heard that. He had looked into it even though Ivy hadn’t told him anything and


    refused to allow him to probe further. He was aware that Ian didn’t care about Sage, so he assumed


    she was using him to get back at him and hurt La at the same time. After all, he had the means to do


    so.


    Hence, he didn’t mind helping Sage test Ian.


    “So, you’re not attempting to ruin my rtionship with La… you’re just using me?” he asked.


    Sage chuckled. “Sure, whatever floats your boat. However, you’re right about one thing–I don’t want


    you to be with La because I don’t think you’re good enough for her.”


    His expression changed slightly when he heard that. “How am I not good enough for her?”


    “I mean… you im that you came to Haldon to start a business, but all I’ve seen is you hanging


    around La.”


    She paused before continuing, “I’m sure you’ve seen her admiration for her brother–inw at the


    parking lotst time. That is the reason why I believe she’d only fancy a guy who’s got his career


    together.”


    Sage brought this up on purpose because she vaguely remembered her aunt bragging about La’s


    boyfriend in her previous life, iming that he was not only wealthy but also extremely capable. He had


    acquired the distribution rights for a drug and received an investment shortly after he arrived in Haldon.


    However, Ivy probably hadn’t had the time to n these things in this life, so Henry hadn’t secured that


    distribution yet.


    Sage wanted to push Henry into desiring rapid sess in his career. Then, Ivy would have to start


    considering this issue. After all, she wanted them to feel this urgency.


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    Sure enough, his expression darkened after he heard that. “I just haven’t found the right business


    opportunity yet, Ms. Joyner. I’m not as carefree as you think. I will prove myself to you and La!”


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    Sage smiled. “I’m sure not only La will be impressed if you seed, but so will my uncle and aunt.


    However, talk is cheap. I hope you don’t let La look down on you again.”


    Even though he was displeased by her condescending words, he didn’t let it show He maintained his


    composure and stood up. “Do you need a ride home, Ms. Joyner?”


    “Thanks for the offer, but I drove here,” Sage replied.


    Then, she casually added, “By the way, Mr. York, didn’t you say you hadn’t gotten around to buying a


    car yet? I think it would be more convenient for you to do so since you’re nning to start a business in


    Haldon. Don’t you think so?”


    Sage wanted Henry to keep asking Ivy for money. This would make them more desperate tond the


    project.


    “Of course.” Henry forced a smile. “I’ll be going now, Ms. Joyner.”


    “Alright.” Sage couldn’t help but smile wryly when she realized that Ian hadn’t returned her call even


    after Henry had left.


    There were two reasons why she made that call in front of Henry. First, she wanted to use Ian to make


    Henry back off. Second, she was hoping it would maken angry enough to want a


    divorce.


    Thank goodness Henry hung up for her. Otherwise, Ian wouldn’t have answered her call at all, and she


    would’ve been embarrassed in front of him.