Chapter 173 Why would he call her this early in the morning? He was probably going to stop her from looking for Collin or ask her to join his company’s team–building event again. However, she felt like there was not much to say about either of these things. Hence, she decided to ignore his call. … Read More “A Farewell After Being Reborn Book – Chapter 173” »
Category: A Farewell After Being Reborn
Sage Joyner is reborn and given a second chance at life. In her previous life, she spent eight years of her life madly in love with Ian Holcomb. But all she got in return was a divorce certificate and a terrible death in a mental institution. Now that she’s been reborn, the first thing she wants to do is divorce Ian! At first, Ian is as cold and disdainful as always. “Don’t even dream of threatening me with a divorce. I don’t have time for your tantrums!”After the divorce, Sage’s career sets off, and countless outstanding men surround her. That’s when Ian loses his cool. He pins Sage to the wall and says, “I was wrong, babe. Let’s remarry …”Sage looks icy. “Thanks, but no thanks. You are not my type anymore.”
Chapter 172 Sage was used to sleeping alone, so she wasn’t comfortable sleeping beside Ian. Plus, it was too late for Ian to retire to the study. Hence, she resorted to the age–old method of counting sheep to get herself to sleep. When she reached the 800th sheep, she was overcome with drowsiness and slowly … Read More “A Farewell After Being Reborn Book – Chapter 172” »
Chapter 171 Eager to draft a proposal as soon as possible, Sage brought her laptop to the adjacent guest room to avoid bumping into Ian After several hours of work, she realized she couldn’t do it. After all, she had not personally gone to gather information, so she couldn’t come up with the necessary data. … Read More “A Farewell After Being Reborn Book – Chapter 171” »
Chapter 170 Was he out of his mind? He used to be so uninterested in her. He wouldn’t even spare her a glance when she walked around him in lingerie. Why was he holding onto her waist and giving her that look now? Sage was so angry that she tried to shake his hand off. However, Ian seemed to have caught on and pulled her closer to him. “What the hell are you doing?” she fumed. His expression was unreadable. “Why did you call me? I missed it because I was in a meeting.” “Don’t worry. I accidentally dialed your number.” “Were you upset that I left early at the company party last time?” he asked. There were only inches between the couple. Sage pried his hand away. “Let go of me!” Ian didn’t budge. “Answer me.” Her expression hardened when she noticed that he didn’t seem willing to let go of her. “No. Could you please let me go now?” Her tone was cold, and her eyes narrowed. It contrasted strongly with the smile on her face when she first walked into the room. Ian was annoyed. He released Sage and said coldly, “Do you seriously want me to believe you’re not upset? It’s clear as day that you are.” “Why does it matter to you?” Sage sneered. “This is ridiculous, Ian. It’s been ages. Why are you only bringing this up now?” “It doesn’t matter how much time has passed. You should still explain yourself.” Calvin’s advice echoed in his mind. Ian pursed his thin lips and said lowly, “It was just too chaotic that night. I was caught up in a whirlwind of things and didn’t have time to tend to you. It was my fault. “Grandma told me you’ve always wanted to go to the hot springs at Greenfield. My company’s team–building event will be held there this Saturday. You’re welcome to come along.” This was the first time Ian had ever explained himself to her. His tone and demeanor both sounded sincere. It seemed like he wanted to make it up to her by bringing her to the hot springs. Sage might’ve been touched if he had said this the day after the incident. But now, it felt pointless. 112 This reminded her of a dress she wanted when she was eight but couldn’t afford at the time. However, when she was twenty–eight and could get her hands on countless dresses, she didn’t feel joy anymore. In short, it was too late for him to attempt to make it up to her. “I’ll pass,” she declined softly. “I have other plans on Saturday.” “What other plans do you have?” Ian assumed she was just lying through her teeth. “I’m meeting up with Tiana,” she responded. “Well, you can always invite her to come along,” he suggested. “She’s not into hot springs.” Ian pursed his lips when he noticed her indifference. In the end, he headed upstairs without saying another word. Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… Sage could still feel the warmth of his hand on her waist. Hence, she brushed her clothes off in disgust and went into the kitchen to find Wanda. She forgot all about the incident after slurping down a bowl of chicken soup and gnawing on a couple of drumsticks. “I’m full, Wanda. You don’t have to call me for dinner later.” “Mrs. Holcomb, why don’t you want to eat with Mr. Holcomb?” Wanda inquired, puzzled. She noticed that Ian had changed a lot recently. He had moved back to the master bedroom. Last night, when he noticed that Sage wasn’t home yet, he asked her to call Sage and even went to pick her up himself. He also carried her upstairs. Because of this, Wanda wondered why Sage seemed to be drifting further from him. Now, she didn’t even want to have dinner with him. Sage couldn’t be bothered to explain herself to Wanda. “I have other things to attend to.” Then, she went upstairs.
Chapter 169 “Hold on, I thought you weren’t joining us until next month. Why are you so eager to talk about projects now? Is there something you need from me?” Shane asked with a sly smile. Sage didn’t beat around the bush. “Yes. I do need your help with something.” “I’m listening.” Sage laid out her plans openly. Once she was done, she was surprised that Shane didn’t object outright. “Why are you setting them up? Do you have a grudge against them or something?” “Can’t I just dislike them?” she fired back He stared at Sage for a few seconds before grinning wickedly. “Of course, you can, and this is right up my alley. But you know, you can come straight to me for this favor. There’s no need to use the project as an excuse.” Hearing his words, she rose to her feet. “I appreciate your generosity, Mr. Morrison. I’ll get started on the proposal then.” “Hold on. I have one request,” Shane responded. Sage had a bad feeling about his request. “What is it?” His forehead creased. “Why are you giving me that look? Do you seriously think I’m interested in you? I just want you to play the drums for me after everything’s done.” “Do I have a say in this matter?” “No.” Shane snorted. “Please don’t take me as a fool, Ms. Joyner. After all, you’re essentially asking me to do you two favors, and all task in return is this one small favor. I’m sure I’m not. asking for too much, am I?” From his point of view, Collin’s project wasn’t a safe bet. Sage couldn’t fill him in on the details at the moment, so she nodded. “Fine, you have a deal.” It was just a drum solo. It wasn’t that big of a deal. Ian deliberately chose to reach home during dinnertime, but Sage was nowhere to be found. Wanda approached him and said, “Mr. Holcomb, Mrs. Holcomb went out after lunch and hasn’t returned yet.” ” His brows drew together. Sage had been going out more often recently. In the past, no matter when he came home, Sage would always have dinner ready for him. But now, she was 12 returning home later than him. “Mr. Holcomb, Mrs. Holcomb asked me about who changed her into her pajamas after she got up this morning,” Wanda continued softly. “I see.” His expression remained stoic, but he couldn’t help but think of what had happened last night. Sage had fallen asleep in the car and had not woken up even after they arrived home. He had decided not to disturb her and carried her upstairs. Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… She didn’t sleep very well after he laid her down, and he thought it was perhaps because her shirt was a little too tight. She would occasionally tug on the buttons of her shirt with her hands as she slept. So, he undressed her and changed her into her pajamas. upa This time, she didn’t kick up a fuss like she did when she was drunk. Instead, she was docile and compliant, letting him change her clothes without any hassle. Even though she was wearing a tank top underneath, he still drank in the sight of her neck, collarbone, and the tantalizing curve of her bosom… “Mr. Holcomb, I believe Mrs. Holcomb is back. I can hear the sound of her car outside.” words snapped him out of his reverie. Wanda Ian cleared his throat. “I see. You may go now.” Sage was exhausted. She had spent the entire afternoon exercising and dealing with Henry and Shane. Sage burst through the door and kicked off her shoes. “Wanda, I’m back! What’s for dinner?” she called out excitedly as she ran into the living room. She was running so fast that she almost tripped over her shoes. But, a long and muscular arm caught her and steadied her before she hit the ground. Sage realized that it was lan. He was dressed in a shirt. His tie was still on, indicating that he had just gotten home. He didn’t loosen lits hold on her waist, and he was looking at her with smoldering eyes.
Chapter 168 Sage gave Shane a call after she left the sports complex. Although she hadn’t spoken to him since he used her to get in Ian’s way, Shane was the best person for the job. Even though both of them were present at Mimosa’s contract signing, the crowd made it impossible for them to catch up. In no time, his lazy voice came through the phone. “What’s up?” “Do you have a minute to meet up?” she asked. “What’s this?” he asked in a flippant tone. “Have you taken an interest in me now that you’ve given up on Ian?” Sage rolled her eyes and brooded, “I’ve just gotten rid of an arrogant guy, and here comes another shameless one. Don’t worry. I’m not interested in men anymore, especially thick- skinned and conceited ones like you.” “Damn. What’s got you all worked up?” “I don’t have time for this. I’ve got something important to talk to you about.” “Come over to my office then.” Sage hung up and went straight to Shane’s office. When she walked in, he was still as carefree as ever. He had his long legs propped up on the desk as he watched a video on his phone. Sage recognized the familiar melody of “Hotel California” and walked over to take a closer look. Shane was watching the video of her drumming. She decided to use his words against him.“Do you have a crush on me, Mr. Morrison? Why are you watching my video alone in your office?” He wasn’t the least bit bothered when he teard fier. Instead, he arched his brow and quipped, ” To be honest, I wouldn’t mind if you wanted to be with me after you dump Ian. After all, you’re pretty talented.” “Thanks, but I’ll pass,” she said without hesitation. “What does he have that I don’t?” “An ego check, for starters.” “Eventually, you’ll realize that having thicker skin is an advantage.” Shane tossed his phone aside. “Alright, let’s get down to business. What brings you here?” Sage pulled out her phone and opened a document. “Does this look familiar to you?” He glanced at it. “Isn’t that the pharmaceutical research facility Ian invested in?” 13 She inquired, “I’m sure you must be interested in this project, right? After all, you did bring me to sabotage Ian and Professor Braun’s dinner appointment the last time.” Shane chuckled. “Oh, Mrs. Holcomb, what are you playing at? What does it matter if I’m interested in it or not? Ian has already invested in it.” Whenever he wanted to taunt her, he would address her as “Mrs. Holcomb” instead of “Ms. Joyner“. “Ian has only invested in its initial development. The institution will surely require a few more rounds of financing after this.” Shane’s patience was wearing thin. “Clearly, you haven’t done your research. Ian’s investment was Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… for personal reasons, not because he believed in the project. It’s not easy to introduce a new drug to the market. Sure, you’ll make a name for yourself and earn a lot of moolah if you succeed. But if you fail, it will all be for naught.” In short, he wasn’t interested. Sage was well aware that the drug had promising prospects. However, Henry’s decision to charge a high price sparked widespread criticism. In the past, she hadn’t realized Henry had acquired distribution rights for the drug from Collin’s research institute. She had wracked her brain and spent countless hours on before coming to that conclusion. esearch In the past, Collin and his assistants didn’t launch the drug under the name of the research institution. Instead, they let Henry handle its distribution. Sage was convinced that Ivy had been behind this. Hence, she wanted to secure its distribution rights first to prevent Ivy and Henry from having their way. Plus, it would be easier for her to proceed to the next step of her plan. “There’s no doubt that the drug is effective. It will be a big hit once it’s launched on the market.” Her confident demeanor prompted Shane to agree, albeit reluctantly. 2
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 Layla 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 relationship with Layla… 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 Layla 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 claim that you came to Haldon to start a business, but all I’ve seen is you hanging around Layla.” She paused before continuing, “I’m sure you’ve seen her admiration for her brother–in–law at the parking lot last 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 Layla’s boyfriend in her previous life, claiming 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 plan these things in this life, so Henry hadn’t secured that distribution yet. Sage wanted to push Henry into desiring rapid success in his career. Then, Ivy would have to start considering this issue. After all, she wanted them to feel this urgency. Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… 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 Layla!” 1.2 Sage smiled. “I’m sure not only Layla will be impressed if you succeed, but so will my uncle and aunt. However, talk is cheap. I hope you don’t let Layla 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 planning 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 to land 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 make lan 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.
“Did Mr. Holcomb give you a hard time when he picked you up last night?” Michael asked. Sage felt a little embarrassed when she remembered how Ian had swept her away in public. ” No, he didn’t.” “That’s good to hear.” He fell silent after saying that. She assumed that he was just nervous about the upcoming preliminaries, so she smiled and offered him a few words of encouragement. However, Michael replied solemnly, “Ms. Joyner, I might not be able to help you out right now, but please know that I will support you in whatever you do.” Sage felt warm when she realized that Michael was concerned about her. “Don’t worry. I’ll manage just fine. Please just focus on your competition.” Sage made her way to the sports complex after hanging up. There, she practiced kickboxing and the self–defense moves that Michael had taught her. Her punches had become more powerful. Even her coach noticed her rapid progress. Sage had been eating and sleeping well, and she could feel that her physique had improved. However, her weight hadn’t changed much. She told herself that this didn’t matter, so long as she felt good.. Sage took a shower and changed into a fresh set of clothes after her workout. As she was drying her hair and preparing to leave, she noticed Henry walking toward her. He wasn’t wearing sportswear, so it seemed like he had come specifically to see her rather than to train. “Hey, are you here to train?” she asked. “Nope. I’d like to invite you to a nearly cafe for a drink, Ms. Joyner.” Sage smiled. “That won’t be necessary. Please just cut to the chase.” Henry pointed to the lounge area. “Shall we go over there then?” She nodded. “Sure.” When they sat down, he ordered two cups of coffee. “Ms. Joyner, Layla might’ve gotten the wrong idea when you told her that you saw a similar pair of earrings on eBay. She’s been giving me the cold shoulder the last few days.” was no misunderstanding,” she mused. After all, she found out who the seller was. “So… you think Layla’s been acting this way because I brought it up?” Sage asked. Henry responded, “I’m not blaming you, Ms. Joyner. But I do find it strange. I’m sure you wouldn’t have to browse websites like eBay since you’re so well–off. So how did you come 10 Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates… across a similar pair of earrings there?” “Sometimes, when I don’t like certain jewelry or handbags anymore, I sell them on eBay because I feel like it’s a waste to throw them away,” she explained. “I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with me selling off my stuff for some extra cash, right?” He didn’t press further. Instead, he asked, “Ms. Joyner, do you not want me to be with Layla?” Sage arched her brow. Was it that obvious? “I have a rough idea of what your marriage is like. Layla told me about it, and I’ve seen some videos about you a while back. Layla also mentioned that you’ve always liked to compete with her for things, so I’ll ask you honestly. Ms. Joyner, are you trying to use me to hurt Layla?“. Realization dawned on Sage. He was suggesting that her marriage wasn’t going well, that she was lonely, and she liked to compete with Layla for things, so she must’ve taken a fancy to him and wanted to flirt with him. No wonder her cousin had such thoughts. Henry must’ve hinted at them to her. Sage sneered, “Why don’t I give my husband a call right now, and you can tell him all about how I’m thinking about cheating on him?” Then, she immediately dialed Ian’s number.
Chapter 165 Chapter 165 Calvin pointed out, “lan, regardless of what she did afterward, the fact is that you left her there and took off with another woman.” lan didn’t get what the big deal was. “Ivy’s injury was severe. | didn’t have time to attend to Sage. Plus, she wasn’t injured anyway. Why couldn’t … Read More “A Farewell After Being Reborn Book – Chapter 165” »
Chapter 164 Chapter 164 lan felt uncomfortable when he heard Calvin’s questioning. He was vehemently opposed to both divorce and remarriage. He hadn’t thought much of it when Sage brought up the subject of divorce a month ago. He was prepared to let her have a divorce if she wanted one. After all, it would … Read More “A Farewell After Being Reborn Book – Chapter 164” »