Chapter 176


    Jan remained unfazed despite hearing that. “She’s here as well?”


    Collin was caught off guard as he hadn’t expected this to be his response.


    Sage was aware that Collin had misunderstood her and Ian because of the “cucumber feast”st time.


    He must’ve assumed that she and Ian were ying a “cat–and–mouse” game, which was why he


    jested.


    “Professor Braun,” she called out with a smile to spare Collin from embarrassment.


    Ian turned to look at her when he heard her voice. His dark eyes were as deep and unreadable


    as ever.


    Sage ignored him and said to Collin, “Thanks for everything today. I’ll be leaving now.” Then, she left


    without stepping into the office.


    Ian also made his way over to her as she reached her car. Sage assumed that he had visited Collin for


    business. She wondered why he was leaving so soon.


    But in any case, she wasn’t in the mood to deal with him. Hence, she opened the door to the driver’s


    seat and was about to hop in when Ian stopped her.


    “Did you seriouslye to Collin for the distribution rights?”


    “Yes, and?”


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    Ian looked into her eyes. “In that case, why are you in such a hurry to leave? You’re not usually one to


    let an opportunity slip by.” Was he implying that he would back her up?


    Sage found the situation rather amusing. “I heard this project belongs to Ms. Shekdotter. What


    opportunity could I possibly take advantage of?”


    Ian frowned. “Ivy’s the director of Bolton Investment. Does it bother you that she came here to


    negotiate business?”


    Sage was more annoyed with him than with Ivy. Her temper red when she thought about those darn


    diamond earrings.


    “Ian Hob, do you have anything else to say? If you don’t, get out of my way! I don’t want to listen to


    your nonsense!” Her imitation of Ian was spot–on, both in terms of tone and expression.


    Sure enough, his expression soured. He made an effort to suppress his anger


    and asked, ‘


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    Why didn’t you answer my call?”


    Sage sneered. “Seriously? Why are you asking me that? Don’t you do that all the time? I believe you


    know the answer and the reason better than I do.”


    “Has your memory failed you, or are you suggesting that that was the only time you had missed my


    calls?” she asked.


    Sage used to call and text him consistently. It annoyed him to no end, so he often ignored


    them.


    Ian couldn’t help but think of what Calvin had said when she brought up old scores. Women will bring


    up every little thing that upset her in the past if you don’t cate her when she’s angry.”


    Ian realized Calvin was right. He couldn’t quite put his finger on the emotions that were swirling within


    him. It was abination of annoyance, anger, and frustration.


    He was aware that Sage was angry with him, but he was attempting to make things up to her. So why


    was she so unforgiving?


    “Sage Joyner, are you done? I’m tired of your games.” Ian’s forehead creased. “If you don’t want to


    work at Bolton Investment, I’ll let you work at my office. Are you happy now?”


    Sage was dumbfounded. “What the hell is wrong with you? I wasn’t ying any games! Besides, when


    did I ever say I wanted to work in your office?”


    “Is that not the case? Sure, you might act indifferent on the surface, but you always find a way to get


    involved in anything remotely rted to me. If that’s not one of your games, what is?” Ian seemed to


    have had enough. “Pick a position at mypany and go to Terry tomorrow. He’ll arrange it.”