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"Did you invite Ian as well, Grandpa?" Sage asked.Donald smiled and said, "Ian called me this afternoon to ask me how I was doing. I casually mentioned that you'd be dropping by later and asked if he'd like to join us for dinner, and he agreed."Sage was aware that her grandfather didn't want her and Ian to divorce. Otherwise, he wouldn't have inquired about their situation half a month after Linda's birthday had passed. He probably invited Ian over because he thought there was still a chance for them to make things work."How annoying," she brooded. When would Ian sign the agreement? If he dragged this out, Sage was afraid that it would only get harder to get a divorce. She was starting to seriously consider Shane's proposal. Soon, Ian walked in. He looked like he had just come from a formal event. He was dressed in a black suit with a crisp white shirt underneath. He looked calm and composed, even in such formal attire. His commanding presence made him impossible to overlook.

Sage hastily interjected, "Grandpa, we don't have any of his clothes here!"Donald asked, "What do you mean? Didn't you buy him a bunch of clothes and stash them in the closet?"Sage was tongue-tied. After all, she did do that. Sage bought him a few sets of clothes just in case he ever stayed over and didn't have any clothes to change into. However, Ian had never stayed at her grandfather's place before."He still has a lot of work to do. He needs to head back to the office," she added."Is that so, Ian?" Donald asked Ian.Sage glared at Ian. She was already annoyed when he showed up for dinner. "Don't you dare think about staying the night here!" she thought.Ian glanced at Sage and told Donald. "I do have some work I need to take care of." But before she could rejoice, he calmly added, "But I can work remotely through video calls.""Alright, then. Don't go back and forth. Just stay here!" Donald decided cheerfully."Grandpa, I want to stay over tonight as well," Layla said.

Her brows knitted together. Wasn't Ivy attempting to frame her? Why did she suddenly have Ronald find a scapegoat?"I've looked into it. Delilah and Ivy did contact each other in private. However, it was Delilah's idea to visit Ivy that night," he said calmly.Realization dawned on Sage. Ivy must've been worried that Ian would suspect her through this incident, so she took the initiative to "clear her name". As expected of the person who killed her in her previous life without her knowing it, Ivy was truly a master manipulator. "So, how would you like Delilah to apologize to you?" Ian asked.Sage frowned at Ian. "Wait, what? Why would I ask Delilah to apologize to me? This whole thing was Ivy's doing. If anyone needs to apologize, it's Ivy."He added, "Ivy and Delilah don't have any financial dealings.""Are you attempting to say Delilah wasn't bought off by Ivy?" she asked with a sneer.Ian knew Sage would be upset, so he patiently said, "I was afraid you'd think I'm biased, s

Layla pouted. "He already explained the whole earring debacle last time. His friend pulled a fast one on him. It had nothing to do with him. As for the messages he sent you, he told me it was all to dig up information about me. "I don't have anyone I like right now. But Henry's always at my beck and call, and he is such a sweet-talker. Why can't I be with him? Besides, Delilah told me he's the kind that's easy to control. He suits me.""Delilah?" Sage asked, "Since when were you close to Delilah?"Layla glanced at Sage. "I know she's your best friend. But that doesn't mean I can't hang out with her, right?"Sage responded, "She's not my best friend anymore, but that's beside the point. Why are you guys in touch? Did she reach out to you?"Layla explained, "My mom wanted to thank the Strombergs for hooking us up with a huge deal, so she's had Delilah over a few times. I happened to be home last time, so she added me on social media and we chat with me from time to time."Sage's b

Tiana said, "Ian's handling of Ivy certainly left much to be desired. But I heard from Calvin that there was some misunderstanding. Ian still cares for you. If you're not that set about the divorce, I'll support your decision as well."Her remark confused Sage. She mused, "So, Tiana, did you ask to meet up over this? I thought you knew I wanted a divorce.""Yes, I know your decision was firm. But what I want to know is why didn't you take precautions during sex?" Tiana wondered aloud.She couldn't believe that Sage and Ian had slept with each other in the heat of the moment without using any birth control.Sage, still perplexed, questioned, "What precautions?"Tiana stared at her friend helplessly. "Sage Joyner, are you dumb or are you just pretending to be dumb? You're pregnant!""Pregnant?" Sage screamed in shock as she jolted up from the bed. The hair serum dripped from her hair and made a mess everywhere.Even the customers in the next room jumped at the sudden commotion, wh