The photos made people realize Mr. Wood also had a domestic side!What kind of woman could tie him down?She looked like a gentlewoman with a petite figure, fair skin, and long, smooth black hair. She gave birth to a daughter who was as cute as a doll.In the photo, Nicole only showed the side of her face, but one could tell she was cute.With such a handsome father and beautiful mother, the daughter born must be beautiful!Good genes!The phone rang again.She looked at the caller ID. "Joe? Why did he call me?""Pick up."Gale answered and turned on the speakerphone. "Fortunately, I got through, where is Shawn? He disappeared?" Joe asked directly."He's here, right next to me.""Then why didn't he answer the phone?"Gale looked at the mobile phone lying quietly on the sofa. "He... doesn't have his phone with him."Joe said, "Did you see the news on the Internet?""Yeah.""Hurry up and tell Shawn not to take down the news, tell the public relations department to stop,
Afraid of Shawn's rebuttal, Joe hastily added, "You are a businessman, so you should know this."Shawn pursed his lips deeply. "But I want to protect Nicole. She is far more important than work."Therefore, he would rather not have such free publicity and even spend a lot of resources to remove the news!"So I said, just blur her out!""Mr. Winter… what are you talking about, why can't I understand a word you are saying?" Gale asked in a low voice."Shawn didn't tell you? How are you married? You stay together every day and sleep in the same bed at night but don't you share things with each other?"Gale was speechless.She and Shawn did not sleep in the same room!Moreover, she unconsciously thought of last night's dream again!How shameful!She could not help but glance at Shawn. Her gaze paused for a second on his throat and then quickly retracted.Like a thief, lest he find out!"Okay, okay, let me, a worrying person, tell you. Gale, you know Lovito…""Of course I know,
Gale looked at Shawn helplessly. "You… heard everything."His fingertips landed on her collarbone, and he looked at the necklace carefully.It turned out that it was a new product.He had seen her wearing it, and it looked good.However, in Shawn's eyes, Gale looked good in everything she wore."I heard. What do you think?""I think… "Gale was a little absent-minded. She could not focus because Shawn's hands would touch her skin from time to time!The touch, the temperature, made her unable to concentrate!"Huh? What do you think?" Shawn raised his eyebrows deeply."Joe is right. Well if it's blurred out, it's fine." Gale tried her best to focus on herself, ignoring the numbness in her neck."Do you want to take this unexpected opportunity to promote your new series?"She nodded.Shawn took a step forward and moved his hand to her earlobe.He squeezed it gently.Gale's body could not help but tremble slightly!Fortunately, Shawn's attention was all on the earrings, and
She shook her head vigorously. "Nothing!""The more you deny it, the more suspicious you are."Gale raised her voice. "It's really nothing! I… I didn't sleep well last night, and I kept thinking about things, so I was a little out of my mind."Thinking about…?Was he thinking about Aurum being poisoned?Was she worried for him all night?It really made Shawn deeply jealous.However, Shawn did not want to mention Aurum at this time.He took another step forward and approached her, the distance between the two of them was already zero. "Gale, flirt with me and I'll leave the photo on the internet."She did not answer or move.Shawn asked, "Is it so difficult to flirt with me?""I… I won't. I have never done that," Gale said.Shawn was quite clear about this.She was stubborn."That's right. If you say that, I don't know who Nicole takes after. She is very good at being a tease." Shawn chuckled again. Gale was also surprised.Nicole could be sensible and well-behaved, and
"Okay. I'll do what you say," Shawn whispered into her ear.He said yes.Photos would not be taken down.They would go all in to market Lovito.Gale breathed a sigh of relief, and when she was about to open her eyes, her lips felt hot.Her heart skipped a beat, her eyelashes trembling slightly.Shawn kissed her deeply!He was kissing her!However, it was not forceful.He just put his lips lightly on hers.Gale was so nervous that her mind went blank.What exactly did Shawn want to do?Was it going to be a kiss or not?After a while, Gale asked, "Shawn, you… "As soon as she spoke, he pressed against her.The familiar taste of him on her tongue…Just now, Shawn was just trying to see if she would be disgusted and if she would push him away.She did not.She even seemed to be looking forward to it.Then, Shawn naturally would not suppress himself.He kissed slowly, occupying her little by little.It was very rare for Shawn that Gale did not push him away.He did not
"Nicole still knows you. Isn't this worthy of your happiness?" he reminded her.Gale did not realize it until now.Yes!After one night, she still called her Mommy!She blinked, then laughed. "That's great!"Originally, Gale planned to hide first and observe Nicole's reaction.If Nicole still knew her, she could show up authentically.If Nicole were under the spell again, she would wear ugly makeup.She had already made preparations!However, the surprises continue!So happy!"Mommy and Daddy… My hands are tired, Are you guys finished kissing yet?"Shawn replied, "Nicole, you can come downstairs now."Only then did Nicole come bouncing over and stand between her parents.She kept looking at Gale until Gale felt embarrassed."Nicole, is there something on my face? It's nothing." She touched her face."Mommy's face… is red!""Oh, maybe it's too hot."Nicole said, "But Mommy's lips are redder than her face! Mommy, did you wear lipstick?"Well, when Nicole said this, Gal
His hair color had become Shawn's iconic symbol."She will grow taller, and we will all witness her growth. Let's go," Shawn said.He took her hand nonchalantly.The two walked to the car together.Gale bowed her head and followed beside him.After walking a few steps, Shawn suddenly stopped."What's wrong?"Shawn pursed his lips deeply and looked up into the distance.Soon, several bodyguards appeared and ran quickly to the place he was looking at.Immediately afterward, the bodyguards pulled out a person from the corner."Who is that person…? What's going on?""A photographer secretly taking pictures."Another photographer?Gale did not notice it. It was Shawn who had sharp eyes!"Mr. Wood, I caught him, his camera is here." The bodyguard walked over with the photographer. Shawn snatched it away and looked down at the photos secretly taken inside.One after another.It was all scenes of him and Gale sending Nicole to school.He directly pulled out the memory card a
He did not know what his fate would be.Shawn stood up and kicked the camera next to his feet.Gale tugged at his sleeve.She did not speak, but she knew that Shawn understood her intentions very well.This photographer had no other choice, and he did not post a photo of Nicole's face on the Internet, so he was not that bad.Shawn took her hand back, rubbing her fingertips non-stop."Okay. Let's go, I'll spare you this time," Shawn said.The photographer was stunned.Mr. Wood actually... let him go?It was incredible!He was ready for punishment!Mr. Wood ruled with an iron fist. Never relent! Act vigorously!"Thank you, Mr. Wood! Thank you, Mr. Wood! I will never take secret photos again, I promise! I wish you and your family good health and all the best!" The photographer immediately got up from the ground, holding the camera, and kept bowing.Gale was very happy."It's okay to shoot me and Shawn. The child is still young and doesn't need too much exposure. We don't wan
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