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Chapter 54
Chapter 53 There was a distant look in lan’s eyes. He even frowned a little, lvy was stunned when she saw that reaction. Shebegan to feel a little awkward. Still, Ivy didn’t reveal her emotions on her face. She straightened herself as she apologized gently.“lan, no matter what, I’m the one at fault for what happened today. I’m willing to take any punishment or reprimand.” With theexplanations so far, Ivy's actions seemed excusable. lan didn’t probe further. He said in a cold voice, “We can’t afford anymistakes in this matter. Get someone to look into Benjamin. If he wasn’t framed, cancel the investment plans.” Ivy hastily said,“Don't worry, I’ve already asked someone to look into it. If there really is something off with him, you don’t even have to say theword. | won't dare to partner with him.” lan’s expression relaxed a little. He rubbed his temples for a bit. “If there’s nothing else,you can leave now.” Ivy could see that lan was experiencing discomfort. She asked gingerly, “lan, you don’t seem well. Shall |massage your head? “Every time my dad gets headaches, |’ll massage his head for him. He says that I’m like a professional.”“It's okay,” lan declined. “Ask the driver to take me home.” Ivy said gently and casually, “It’s getting late, so why don’t you put upfor a night here? We have a meeting about Benjamin tomorrow morning, anyway. You don’t have to rush back and forth.” lan stilldeclined. “It’s alright.” If Sage got herself into trouble again, lan wouldn’t have the energy to deal with it. lvy maintained a gentlesmile on her face, but her heart was already filled with jealousy. These days, it was obvious that lan was beginning to care aboutSage. If the incident tonight had happened in the past, lan wouldn't have bothered with Sage at all. lan had always been strictwith work. Mimosa was an extremely important project, so lan wouldn’t delay it. But today, he had chosen Sage over work. Also,it had been a few days, but even until now, he had never mentioned the incident where Delilah rushed into Ivy's house tohumiliate her. He had even intentionally avoided her. This wasn’t a good thing. lan returned to Solaris Estate. “You’re back, Mr.Holcomb.” Wanda was already used to it by now. “I'll make you some refreshing tea.” lan sat on the couch and asked tiredly,“Where’s Sage?” “She has returned to the bedroom to rest. lan held his forehead. He didn’t say anything more. When Wandahad prepared the tea, she found lan already asleep on the couch. He was propping up his head, and he seemed to be extremelyfatigued. His eyebrows were tightly knitted together. Wanda said softly, “Sir, the tea is ready.” lan didn’t respond. After thinking fora moment, Wanda went to knock on the door to Sage’s room. + BONUS “Who Is it?” Sage’s wary voice sounded from within theroom. “Mrs. Holcomb, it’s me.” In her pajamas, Sage opened the door. “What’s the matter, Wanda?” “Mr. Holcomb has fallenasleep on the couch downstairs. Since it’s nighttime, he might catch a cold. Would you like to get him back into the room torest?” Wanda could see that lan and Sage were getting along better now. It was especially obvious in lan’s case. He was tiredout, but he still asked about Sage. At this point, if Sage slightly cared for him a little, he would be touched for sure. So, Wandacame to talk to Sage. When Sage heard Wanda’s words, she wanted to say that it wasn’t her business whether lan caught a coldor not. But then, she remembered that lan had indeed. helped her out just now. She had to repay his kindness. So, she turnedaround and went into the room. Wanda thought that Sage had gone to make the bed so that lan would sleep more comfortablywhen he came up later. So, she felt comforted as she waited. Soon, Sage came out with a thin blanket in her hands. “Here.”SURPERISE GIFT: 3000 bonus free for you, activity time is limited!The content is on NovelDrama.Org! Read the latest chapter there!novelbin