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In a fleeting kiss, Ivy had moved so quickly that Shawn hadn't even had time to react. She then turned around and walked quickly toward the hotel.

Shawn stood there, stunned. His lips still held the lingering taste of Ivy's kiss. He unconsciously touched his lips with his slender fingers, and the determination in his eyes instantly crumbled.

But in the next moment, he noticed his assistant's maternal smile in the rearview mirror. His dark eyes turned cold.

"Drive!" he ordered.

"Yes!"

The car quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Landing back in City A had caused quite a stir, so there were many reporters gathered at the hotel's entrance that day. Most of them were there for Erica and the representatives of the Alter family, Kevin and Tanya.

As Ivy was about to enter the hotel, she happened to see Tanya being interviewed by reporters while holding Kevin's hand.

Tanya had spotted Professor Smith and Ivy from a distance and was about to wave them over, but she was held back by Kevin.

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