A Farewell After Being Reborn novel 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. Everything she wrote felt wrong.

Sage felt a shadow looming over her as she wondered whether she should visit Collin tomorrow. Looking up, she was surprised to see Ian standing next to her.

Sage was about to close her laptop, but Ian had already seen what she was doing and asked aloud, "Why are you collecting data from Professor Braun's research institute?"

She realized there was no point in hiding it now that he'd seen it. "I think their drug has potential. I'd like him to give me the distribution rights," she explained.

"Huh?" Ian frowned. "What's gotten into you all of a sudden?"

"I'm sure you invested in their institute because you believe their research has potential, right? So why can't I be interested in it?" she asked.

He glanced at her. "Professor Braun's situation isn't as simple as you think. Please don't get involved in everything you come across." In short, he was accusing her of getting involved in his project to spite him.

"I'm dead set on getting it," she snarled. "Don't you dare stop me!"

Ian suppressed his anger. "The drug hasn't even been launched yet. No one can guarantee its success. What will you do if it doesn't turn out to be profitable?"

"It's alright. I have you to back me up if I don't hit the jackpot." Sage grinned. "After all, you did say that we're in this together. Your money is mine too."

Ian was at a loss for words. "You sure are banking on a long shot."

Ian trailed behind her at a steady pace. It made her feel as if he were an eager puppy who had been waiting for his busy owner to join him in bed.

Sage took her pajamas and went to the bathroom. Ian had already laid down on the bed and closed his eyes when she emerged from her shower.

Sage deliberately dawdled. She took her time moisturizing her skin and blow-drying her hair. Sage only crawled into her blanket when she suspected Ian had dozed off.

In the past, when the couple shared a room, she either slept on the chaise lounge or was too drunk or tired to notice Ian was next to her on the bed.

But now, she could feel his breath and smell his scent since she was in the same bed with him. Only a blanket separated them.