Aurum was wearing casual clothes, making him look more relaxed and peaceful.There was no expression on his face, but he glanced at the camera hidden in the dark.He knew she was watching.They were basically looking at each other!Soon, Aurum withdrew his gaze. "This is the last time we will be eating together. Of course, I will be punctual."Natalie smiled bitterly. "Do you have to emphasize that this is the last time?""This is a breakup meal. You said it yourself. Otherwise... I won't come over."Natalie looked at him and said, "Aurum, you had only come over very few times. The last time you came was during the New Year. Since we got engaged, I have moved to your house to take care of your housework. I represent not only the Yarn family but also the identity of Mrs. Lefting in the future. But in fact, this is my home.``She loved him too much and did not care how much more she contributed to the relationship.Unexpectedly, Aurum's declaration of his love for Gale killed al
Natalie thought she hid it so well. Winnie did not dare to speak a word. How could Aurum know what she had done!Natalie did not dare to look him in the eye and turned her head to avoid it."Natalie, you are not you anymore." Aurum sighed."I am who I am! You just changed your mind!" she argued.Aurum did not continue to argue because he did not come here to quarrel with her.Seeing him returning to his indifferent expression as if he did not want to talk to her anymore, Natalie felt extremely uncomfortable.Aurum really did not love her anymore... His words, behavior, and eyes all reveal indifference.This love spell must work!"You don't even want to talk to me anymore. What a waste of all this food." Natalie threw the fork away. "Forget it. I can't force you to eat if you don't want to. Aurum, then have a drink. I will toast you."As she spoke, she got up, walked to the wine cabinet, and took out a bottle of red wine and two glasses in front of Aurum.Before drinking the w
Why was there a sound suddenly coming from her home!This was the Yarn residence!Hearing Shawn's reminder, Aurum frowned, immediately put down the wine glass, and looked up at Natalie with a piercing gaze.There was something wrong with this wine!That was why Shawn issued a reminder to interrupt the ongoing game between him and Natalie!Natalie wanted to put a spell on him, and Aurum wanted to prevent it!Natalie met his gaze. "Drink, why don't you drink it? Drink it quickly!"She realized that something was wrong, and she had already started to panic. Her fingers were clamped on the edge of the table!Aurum just looked at her quietly."Drink, Aurum!" Natalie stood up and grabbed the wine glass. The liquid sloshed out and spilled on the table, the floor, and Aurum's clothes. "Drink quickly, please, I've already drunk this cup. You have to drink it!"She was almost obsessive, wanting to feed Aurum this glass of wine!Natalie had completely lost her mind.All she could thin
The love spell was her last resort!Now, her last-ditch effort seemed lost.No, not only lost but also exposed!Aurum had already let go of Natalie's hand and poured the red wine in front of her!Natalie gasped, looking at the pool of red wine that was as red as blood...It was not just the wine that was thrown away.It was her blood, the love spell she nourished with blood!For Natalie, this was a devastating blow!"Why!" After three seconds of silence, Natalie suddenly asked like crazy, "Why did Shawn appear at my house? How dare you!""Have you installed surveillance in my house?""Aurum, answer me! Why are you doing this to me!"Natalie's hair was disheveled, like a lunatic.She was a madman!Aurum looked at her calmly and soberly. "Natalie, you really should look in the mirror and take a good look at yourself now. What is the reason that made you look so ugly today!""Ugly? Ugly?"Natalie could not accept that word!In front of Aurum, she had always maintained a be
No matter what, Natalie still had.How could she lose? She does not admit defeat!She was able to help Winnie complete her plan, but she failed herself!Shawn's eyes were contemptuous, and he looked at Natalie with killing intent!Aurum helped Natalie to the sofa in the living room.Natalie raised her hand and grabbed Aurum's sleeve. "Wine, drink… Aurum, that's the wine I specially prepared for you. You should try it, even if you just take a sip...Is that okay? Please, Aurum, promise me this last request."She cried so hard that tears mixed with the blood dripping from her forehead and flowed down.Terrible!Aurum took out a tissue and helped her wipe off the blood on her face. "Natalie, what's wrong with that glass of wine? Just tell the truth.""No problem, no problem at all, Aurum. I'll pour you another glass. You drink it, okay? You drink it..."While crying, she wanted to run to the dining room again.Aurum looked at her without sympathy or distress and only sighed. "Na
"Aurum can tolerate you pretending to be crazy, but I don't have the patience. Tell me how to cure Nicole! Be honest!" Shawn's face was extremely gloomy, full of hostility."I told you, I have nothing to do with Nicole!""You are the one who is helping Winnie behind the scenes. Why doesn't it have anything to do with you?"Natalie's eyes dodged, and she no longer looked at Shawn.She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but felt... powerless.It was a trap that she had stepped in.Now, Natalie was just dying!"Under the pretense of giving her herbs, you tricked Nicole into mistaking Winnie for her mother. After tasting the sweetness of your victory, Winnie entrusted you to put a spell on me again.""Now! Natalie, you see that Winnie is getting better and better, and Aurum no longer loves you, so you are thinking of making him love you!"Shawn raised his finger and pointed at the dining table. "That bottle of red wine! Is it wine? No, it's your spell, your love spell!"The wo
Gale had only heard of it happening on the news.She would never think it would happen to her!No wonder Nicole could not recognize her. No wonder the hospital could not find anything. It turned out to be a spell!The thing that only exists in legends had actually happened in Gale's life!She rushed forward and grabbed Natalie's collar forcefully. "If Nicole is this way because of this spell, if there is an accident or something goes wrong, Natalie, I will not let you go!""You are a dignified daughter of the Yarn family, and you are living a pampered life. Why are you messing around with Winnie?! Are you satisfied?"Natalie looked at her and smiled slowly. "Not only is Nicole bewitched, but Gale, did you know that Shawn is also the same… Why do you only care about your daughter and not your husband?"That was right. Shawn was not only bewitched but also hypnotized!Gale turned to look at Shawn.He happened to be looking at her.Gale saw the sincerity in his eyes."You... so
Aurum had always believed it and never doubted it.Natalie laughed. "Aurum, you just need to understand!"At this moment, she was like an innocent girl immersed in love and devoted herself wholeheartedly.Aurum held her hand. "I understand. I have always understood your love for me. But Natalie, Nicole is just a child. She did nothing wrong. Undo her spell. Let her go, okay?"He spoke softly, slowly, and gently.However, Natalie's smile still slowly froze on her face until it disappeared."The reason why you are so pleasant to me all of a sudden is to trick me into undoing the spell. Aurum, how could you do this?" Natalie looked at him disappointedly."She is innocent!""But she is my last bargaining chip! Shawn is normal. Winnie has been used. The only person that can save my life now is Nicole!" Natalie replied.Once Nicole returned to normal, what would be waiting for Natalie? It would be hell!It would be purgatory!It was Shawn's thunderous method, even...The whole
Summer didn't know, but the more she said that, the more unsettled Gale felt inside. Everyone was telling her that Shawn wasn't that busy, didn't need to work overtime, let alone stay in the office until late at night. So, what was he doing that night? Did he have some secret that she couldn't know?Just as she was pondering this, several exclamations suddenly rang out in the office. "Wow! Look at this!" "Oh my god!" "This is so explosive!" "The hype is skyrocketing!"Several colleagues were glued to their computer screens, their faces full of gossip and excitement. Gale was puzzled and asked, "What's going on? What happened?"Summer immediately picked up her phone. "Let me see... Oh my god!"Gale grew even more curious. What on earth had happened? She hurried over and stared at Summer's phone screen.News stories flashed one after another, relentlessly. Gale quickly caught the most crucial information: "Ivy announced her withdrawal from her latest film, leaving the female
She wondered what Shawn was doing that night, that he came home only at dawn. Where did he go? Was he lying?Just a moment ago, Gale merely felt something was off, but now, she was overwhelmed with a strong sense of panic. Joshua's words about how women flocked to Shawn and how men would not be suddenly busy, suddenly flooded her mind.Even though Gale tried hard to tell herself not to overthink things, that it was impossible, and that Shawn deserved her full trust, she was having a hard time controlling herself!“Gale?" Summer called her several times. “What are you thinking about? You seem so distracted.”“Nothing,” she shook her head. “It’s nothing. I’m getting ready to work on the design. I really can’t delay any further.”She wasn’t in the mood to joke around with Joe and Summer anymore, so she turned and sat down in front of her computer. Her mind was completely blank. What on earth was Shawn doing that night when he came home so late? Clearly, there wasn’t any urgent matter
Summer chuckled, "Look at you, anyone who doesn't know might think I bully you just because my position is higher than yours. Gale, come on, show some authority. I heard from Joe that Shawn has all the shares...""Shh!" Gale quickly covered her mouth. This was a sensitive matter; it wouldn't do to discuss it casually. If someone with ill intentions overheard, it could lead to unnecessary trouble."Okay, okay, I won't say anything," Summer understood her meaning. "Let's talk about work then? Oh great designer, where's your design draft? It was due last week! You've been delaying for quite some time!"Gale looked embarrassed. "I... I haven't finished it yet...""Show me the draft.""I haven't even started the preliminary draft...""What?!" Summer looked shocked. "Gale, how did you become so lax?""There's so much going on, taking care of two children, and Shawn..." Gale's voice trailed off.At this moment, Joe suddenly appeared from nowhere. "Is Shawn clinging to you, or are you
“Sorry, Gale, I'll be more careful next time.” He hugged her, lightly brushing her forehead with his chin.Gale wondered if she was overthinking things. It was just normal work busyness that made Shawn come home a bit late, and she hadn't really minded or dwelled on it. But, it seemed this issue kept resurfacing in her mind.Just as she was thinking, she suddenly felt lighter."Ah..." Gale exclaimed, "Shawn!"He scooped her up horizontally and headed upstairs in large strides. It was another night of intense entanglement. Gale was tired and sleepy. Her eyes were barely open, but just before drifting off to sleep, she managed to say, "I have to go to work tomorrow, on time... no more skipping.""Okay."With Shawn's response, she immediately fell into a deep sleep.She left everything else to him… She was going to fall apart! She didn't know what was going on with Shawn, these past two nights have been endless. Before, he might ask for too much, but he would care about her physica
The trip back home was serene and filled with warmth for Gale. Shawn in contrast, felt tumultuous. By the time they arrived home, the two little ones were already fast asleep in the back seat, slumped over in different directions."Just a moment ago they were chattering non-stop, now they're all curled up asleep," Gale chuckled. "No matter how clever they are, they're still just kids."They were her little darlings. She opened the back door and gently lifted Nicole out. For some reason, when she lifted Nicole, she felt a bit unsteady and swayed."Careful," Shawn noticed and reached out, pulling her and their daughter into his embrace.Gale leaned securely against him. "With you here, how could I fall?""No worries, maybe Nicole's just gotten heavier as she's grown. I'm having trouble carrying her now," Gale said."Let me."She tilted her chin. "You take Joshua. I can manage for this short walk, really.""I can handle both," Shawn replied."Yeah, yeah, I know you're strong."S
"Alright, alright," Joshua shrugged and said, "Old man, you do your thing. Actually, I hope you could be a bit busier.""You want me to be busier?""Yeah, just a bit busier than now. Not too much, just a moderate increase," Joshua gestured, "You're always so leisurely, it makes me uneasy, Shawn!"Shawn asked, "What makes you uneasy?""Your business. I'll have to inherit it in the future! If you continue being so idle and not managing the company well, when I take over, I'll be swamped! Shawn, can't you think about your son?"So that was Joshua's concern. He feared Shawn wouldn’t manage the company well and it would burden him in the future.Gale sighed repeatedly, "How did I end up with such... "She couldn't find the right words.Smart?Mischievous?Shawn replied calmly, "Joshua, do you now realize you're my son? I should consider you? Then let me ask you, what do you want to call me?""Daddy."Joshua smoothly said.Both Shawn and Gale were somewhat surprised.He actuall
"Joshua!" Gale turned around to look at him. "What's been going on in that little head of yours day after day?"Joshua replied seriously, "I'm thinking about you, Mommy. Shawn leaves work on time every day, never stays late. Suddenly he's busy until midnight. Don't you think that's a bit strange?"As he said this, Gale felt something wasn't quite right. But she trusted Shawn enough. The company was big, with lots of business, so the occasional unexpected situation was normal. Even if she pushed the thought further, what would Shawn do? Would he be seeing other women? Gale wasn't concerned at all because Shawn wouldn't give any woman a chance! He loved only her and she was confident that she held the only place in his heart."Alright, I think you've been watching too many dramas lately," Gale said. "Joshua, from now on, you need to cut down on your TV drama time!""No! I refuse!""Joshua, your protest is futile!"Joshua was getting frustrated; he really wanted to watch TV.After
Joshua reluctantly said goodbye to Ivy, "Bye-bye, Ivy. I'll come over again when I have time. You can come to my house too! Love you! Mwah mwah!"He kept blowing kisses."Shawn," Gale looked at him, "Does your son know no shame?""I'm starting to suspect he might have a genetic mutation."Both Shawn and Gale were quite reserved by nature, especially in expressing their feelings. They loved subtly and rarely voiced it openly. But Joshua was different. He worked his charm on everyone from the old Lucas down to babies. He could make anyone happy if he wanted to!The car moved along the road.Gale asked, "What do you think about Ivy's condition today?""What do I think?""Yes.""I didn’t observe closely," Shawn replied. "Why?"Gale couldn't help but laugh, "I allow you to look and give your opinion. It's fine. You don’t have to create your distance so strictly.""She's better than last time," Shawn said. "Beyond that, I don’t know."Even if he knew, he couldn't say.Gale reac
Ivy stared at Gale, her eyes bright and clear.“Gale, if I hold the truth in my hands, would you want me to reveal it?”Gale nodded firmly. “Yes!”“Do you want to know the whole truth?”“I do!”Ivy blinked, then suddenly smiled. “Okay, okay, Gale, I know what to do now.”“Can you tell me now?”“Not yet.”“Why?” Gale asked. “Have you been threatened?”She grew tense all of a sudden.Ivy shook her head. “No. It’s just too complicated to explain in a few words. But with your support, I suddenly feel stronger and know what I need to do!”Even if President Wood tried to stop her, she would expose it. She would vent her anger, punish Paul, tear off Aurum’s hypocritical mask, let Gale know Aurum's ugliness... Ivy decided to act on her own. She resolved silently.Smells of food wafted from the kitchen.“Dinner’s ready,” Ivy smiled. “Joshua, Nicole, did you wash your hands?”They replied, “We’re going now!”“I’ll take you.”“No,” Gale stopped her. “They’re big enough to wash the