Chapter 209

Leah looked more calm and steady on stage compared to when she was backstage. She was able to
reply to the reporters’ and host’s questions eloquently, especially when asked about the concept and
the story behind her designs, Leah’s eyes were lit up.

“She looks so young and full of vigor! It’s so good to be young, isn’t it?” Looking at Leah, Sage was
reminded of her younger self. Back then, her eyes too were filled with light. But since when did the light
in her eyes slowly dim? Hunter, on the other hand, had his eyes glued onto Leah and he was full of
smiles. Sage caught a glimpse of him, smiled, and asked, “Do you like it?” “I do.”

Hunter replied instinctively. Shortly after, he quickly realized that he had just answered Sage’s question
without thinking it through. The-smile froze on his face as he turned around and clarified, “Ma’am, I…”

“Why are you all nervous?” Sage added

Glancing one that I have in mind.” Scratching the back of his head, Hunter was slightly embarrassed.
“…” “Someone is finally willing to open up his heart.” Sage smiled and went on, “One of the best
feelings in this world is that the person you like, likes you back too. If you do like her, you should go
after her. What’s there to be worried about?

Hunter’s eyes lit up. He had never once thought that Sage would actually agree with him pursuing Leah
which was precious to her. But in just a few seconds, with a straight face, Sage added sternly, “I don’t
mind that you want to pursue Leah but two things that you should keep in mind: One, don’t let it
interfere with your work, two, don’t dare to bully her. You know better what happens if you bully her.”
“Yes ma’am!” Hunter could not hide the happiness in his voice. “Don’t worry, I will not let this affect my
work and I will be sure to treat Leah well!”



“Look at you all happy,” Sage scolded playfully. Just when she turned around wanting to return to her
seat, Sage met Jace’s eyes. He looked gentle and was wearing a smile on his face. “Congratulations.”
Sage, on the other hand, had her eyebrows knitted into a frown. “How did you get inside here?”

Jace replied nonchalantly, “I told the security that I’m your boyfriend and they let me in right away.”

Sage’s brows furrowed even tighter. Looking at him indifferently, she replied, “I don’t have a boyfriend.
You can leave now.” She then walked past him, sat down on the sofa, and continued watching the live
streaming of the press launch. Ada was the one being interviewed now. Standing behind her, the smile
on Jace’s face froze slowly as his entire body tensed up. His face was gloomy and overcast. Could it
be that Sage was still mad about what happened during the call? Walking toward her, Jace tried to
explain himself, “I was too worked up when I called you the other day. I was just worried that you’d be
hurt and wanted to ask if you needed any help…I didn’t mean anything else…”

“Mister Jace, as you can see, I am quite busy now and I don’t have the time to be chattering with you.”

Rather annoyed, Sage cut him off and added, “Please leave if there’s nothing else.” Sage was asking
him to leave, coldly.


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