A Farewell After Being Reborn novel (Sage and Ian) novel Chapter 259

"Trying to bribe me now?" Benjamin snickered. "If it weren't for you, I would have signed the deal with Holcomb Corporation by now. I could have achieved financial independence after Mimosa's IPO. How can you ever make up to me?"

"I don't know what financial independence looks like to you, but as you know, I'm pretty rich and married to Ian Holcomb. Our marriage might be on the rocks, but he can afford to give me a few million. How does 100 million dollars sound to you?" Sage countered, attempting to sway Benjamin.

She added, "Mr. Xenith, I know you abducted me here to vent your anger. But even if you beat me up, your circumstances won't improve. Take the money. Isn't that better?"

"Your negotiation skills surprise me. But do you take me for a fool?" Benjamin scoffed. "I'm aware you'll report me to the authorities once you're freed, and Ian Holcomb won't let it slide. What good is money then?" Benjamin sneered. "The moment I decided to abduct you, I vowed not to be swayed by money."

Undeterred, Sage persisted, "Mr. Xenith, I can persuade Ian Holcomb to reinvest in your winery. We can pretend this abduction never occurred. You've run into a tricky situation, but let's have a discussion to solve the problem."

"Enough of your nonsense!" Benjamin's smirk turned sinister as he traced her lips with his fingers. "I wonder how your glib tongue feels."

Repulsed, Sage recoiled, earning herself another slap.

"Ungrateful little bitch!" Then, Benjamin turned to his subordinate. "Force her mouth open and feed it to her. Let's see if she'll end up begging for some love and attention on the ground."