Yoel and Julian turned to look at Sage at the same time. They felt their chest tighten at the sight of her cold and grave expression.'Is Sage angry?'Sage was indeed feeling a little angry. However, throughout the years, she had learned to hide her emotions. Furthermore, there were not many people who could anger her. Besides, she should not be angry because of their childish behavior. The auction climaxed at the bid for the Columbian emerald necklace, and the crowd had lost interest in the next item— a set of enamel porcelain plates— up for auction. Those who had lost interest in the plates were the people who did not understand antique porcelain items. Enthusiasts like Sage had been eagerly waiting to bid for the porcelain plates. Starting off the bidding, the auction master announced, "One million dollars."Hunter had raised the sign in Sage's stead and said, "1.1 million dollars."The crowd was still baffled by Hunter's actions. He had bid 21 million dollars on the nec

On the way home, Sage sat at the back of the car with her lips pressed tightly together. She did not say anything. The atmosphere in the car was tense. Hunter, who was behind the wheel was tense. He was trying his best to drive carefully so as not to cause Sage any discomfort. He did not wish to be caught in the crossfire.Hunter had been working with Sage, and he knew Sage's temperament all too well.If she went to great lengths to argue with a person, it meant that she was not angry nor was she provoked by the argument. If, however, she was silent, like how she was now, it meant that she was fuming with rage and that one had to tread lightly around her. Upon reaching Rosa Garden, Hunter got out of the car and opened the door for Sage. Getting down from the car, Sage said, "Get some rest. Come pick me up at eight in the morning tomorrow.""Yes, ma'am," replied Hunter. Carefully studying Sage's expression, he added worriedly, "Ma'am, I know that you're still upset about what h

Not only was her face red from the slap but the corners of her lips were bruised.Sage's grip accidentally ripped Yeva's wound causing her to flinch in pain. Pushing away Sage's hand, Yeva hissed, "None of your business!"Sage would be more than glad to leave her alone. Leaning against the door, she looked calmly at Yeva, who was throwing a tantrum.Yeva was glaring furiously at Sage with her reddened eyes."It's all your fault! If you didn't humiliate Julian in front of everyone earlier, he wouldn't have been this upset, and he wouldn't have hit me."Touching her left cheek, Yeva still felt the burning pain.Earlier when Julian had spent nearly a fortune on Sage, Yeva was fuming with jealousy. Once the auction had ended, Yeva had started whining and sulking in hopes that Julian would comfort her. However, instead of comforting her like he normally did, he slapped her across the face. When Julian's hand landed on her face, Yeva was stumped. The ringing sound in her ear did not

Leaning against the wall outside the toilet, Sage wished she was nowhere near Yeva, who stank. Realizing that she was lying on the toilet bowl, Yeva frowned in disgust. Just when she tried to get up onto her feet, her legs gave way."Ah!" Yeva groaned in pain. Looking down, she noticed the bruises on her knees that were badly swollen.The pain knocked Yeva back to her senses.Scenes from last night flashed across her mind.She remembered how she had shouted at Sage. She remembered how Sage had leaned lazily on the door, looking at her. She remembered how Miss Zamora had the guards drag her to the toilet and proceeded to keep her there. She also remembered throwing up, the guards taking care of her, and proceeding to keep her in the toilet despite her begging and pleas. 'My God!' thought Yeva to herself.Yeva felt as if her world had come crashing down on her. ‘So, I really spent an entire night kneeling by the toilet bowl?'She looked at Sage with resentment and fear in

"Hey."Yoel got to his feet. Hesitating, Jace stood up, too.Sage was dressed casually today. She wore a light blue blouse, and a pair of white trousers, and on her feet were a pair of high heels. She had a light gray sweater coat simply worn behind and tied in front of the body.Though her outfit was simple, she looked fashionable and attractive.Jace squinted slightly. Sage had never failed to surprise him with something new every time she showed up, but she had never once acted like the woman he had known. The Sage that he knew had always dressed in warm-toned casual outfits, and she always wore her hair down or tied up in a bun. She had always presented herself as a good wife.Jace had never had a problem with that, but it had always felt like she had been pretending to be someone she was not just so she could please him. That made him feel uncomfortable.The person standing in front of him was who she really was.Even though he felt as if there was a distance between th