"My Galey is getting smarter." Gale suddenly felt deflated. She knew Shawn would not easily let go of this. However, what he wanted was too much!"Forget it. You just continue being mad. I don't care anymore." Gale let go, turning away from him.She was willing but unable. Take it or leave it. She was tired of negotiating.Before she could touch the bed, Shawn's arms tightened around her waist, and he pulled her back. Gale struggled.As a result, both of them tumbled onto the big bed. Shawn was impossible to pry away."Hey, you..."Shawn raised an eyebrow, his breath lingering by her ear. "Galey, you have to bear the consequences of your actions.""What did I do?""You should have known that the day I found out about Joshua, I would be angry."Gale, who had just struggled fiercely, went limp upon hearing this sentence."Indeed, it was my fault. Both Nicole and Joshua are your children. I shouldn't have kept one hidden. However, it's not entirely my fault! If you had given m
What a day it was. Was this normal for other couples?Gale entered Joshua's room, finding him on the floor, engrossed in his Lego blocks."It's time to sleep. We can continue tomorrow," Gale said.Joshua did not even lift his head. "Just a little more.""Don't you get bored staying in the room all the time?"Joshua was the restless type, always on the move, exploring everywhere as if afflicted with hyperactivity.However, he seemed unusually settled."I could stay in this room forever, Mom. When will Shawn take me on a real spaceship?""Ask him yourself."Joshua suddenly became hesitant. "I... I find it hard to ask.""If you call him 'Daddy', he'd pluck the stars from the sky for you.""Well, I hesitated to call him Daddy all this time, all for your sake."Gale pointed at herself. "For me?""Yes. When you and Daddy truly reconcile and stop arguing over the fact that you hid me away, then I'll call him Daddy."Having just endured an hour and a half of torture from Shawn, G
"It's okay, you're welcome to join." Gale had to resign herself and walked in. Why was Shawn here? She thought he was still resting in the master bedroom.Was this man never tired? Was his energy so abundant?"Mommy, Daddy said that from now on, you and him will take turns telling bedtime stories to me and Joshua. Today is Daddy's turn, and tomorrow is yours. Daddy will go to Joshua tomorrow," Nicole sweetly said."Daddy also said that this way, both Joshua and I can feel loved. Most importantly, it saves time, and you and Daddy can rest earlier!"It did save time. However, Gale did not want to save time! She could only maintain an awkward yet polite smile. After she arrived, Shawn's reading speed clearly increased.Ten minutes later, he closed the book, looked at the sleeping Nicole, and then turned his head to glance at Gale.That look was that of a big bad wolf looking at a little white rabbit."Gale, we should also rest." Shawn got up, turned off the light with one hand, a
Joshua and Nicole were about to finish school. Plus, Gale had to go to the company that day for a meeting. Gale hurriedly freshened up, changed clothes, grabbed her bag, and headed downstairs.The housekeeper saw her and quickly said, "Ma'am, breakfast is in the kitchen. Would you like to have it now?""No, I can't. I need to go to work." Gale rushed out."How can this be? It's not good for your stomach." He followed her, continually saying, "If Mr. Wood finds out, we'll be reprimanded again."Gale did not have time to argue, quickly walking out. "Just say I chose not to eat!""But Mr. Wood specifically instructed me to watch you eat something before he left to prevent you from starving and hurting your stomach.""Ma'am, please eat a little. Or shall I pack it for you to eat on the way?"Gale suddenly stopped. "You know I've been sleeping in the master bedroom, right?""Yes, ma'am.""Then why didn't you wake me up?"He looked innocent. "Mr. Wood said you've been too tired rec
"The sales of the Jewelry Department this quarter have shown steady and positive growth. Our designs have received numerous awards, and we are hopeful for good placings at the year-end awards ceremony.""Additionally, as Mr. Winter and Ms. Summer are still not back from their overseas assignment, so I'll be reporting on their behalf.""This year, our brand has risen to the top three, becoming a true national jewelry brand. We've acquired nearly ten jewelry brands of various sizes, continuously expanding and incorporating diverse design styles."Suddenly, Shawn raised a finger, lightly tapping the table. "I remember we acquired a third-tier small brand not long ago, a budget jewelry brand that emerged just this year, right?"Peach nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Wood. The brand is called Florei. It's now a featured series, focusing on students and affordable items. It's quite popular in the market given its affordability."Upon hearing Florei's name, Gale lowered her head guiltily. She
Mr. Wood asked, "What's the name of that designer from Florei?" The question caught Peach off guard."Molly, the designer is called Molly."Peach looked toward her. "Gale..."At a critical moment, it was Gale who came to her rescue. Peach looked at Gale gratefully.Gale blinked at her, signaling not to be nervous or scared. Shawn would not bite; besides, Peach had handled it well; it was Shawn who asked a trick question."Yes, Molly. Mr. Wood, her name is Molly," Peach said.Shawn leaned back in his chair. "Correct. Of everyone in this meeting room, Gale remembers the most."Gale replied, "Mr. Wood is too kind."The back-and-forth between these two seemed odd. The atmosphere felt off, but no one could pinpoint what was wrong.Peach's palms started sweating. "Mr. Wood, I'll continue reporting on the summary of the upcoming work...""Pause for a moment. Is Florei's recent market performance still steadily rising?" Shawn interjected.Peach answered these serious questions adept
Others left quickly, afraid of being detained. Peach swallowed hard. "Mr. Wood, you are dissatisfied with my performance today...""I am very satisfied.""Huh? Then, why did you ask me to stay?" Peach was puzzled."It's about work." Shawn, at this moment, appeared extremely affable, lacking the imposing aura from earlier. "If Florei continues, it will inevitably eat into our profits. We need to find a solution."Peach racked her brains, suggesting, "Hire more designers? Maybe those who have just graduated. Their consumption habits and taste should better align with Florei's style.""No. Florei combines high-end design styles with affordable materials like silver and cubic zirconia. Although the materials are inexpensive, the styles are classic and enduring."Peach did not know what to do. Florei's style was somewhat similar to Gale's. However, Gale would not design for such an affordable brand.Gale was the chief designer of Lovito, after all!Peach could not help but glance at
"What exactly do you want? Do you want to expose my identity as Molly?" Gale frowned."Do I look that ridiculous to you?""Yes."Shawn squinted. "Gale, when will you understand my good intentions?""What good intentions would you have..."He stood up and walked over to her, arms crossed. "Why do you think I acquired Florei?"Florei's modest revenue compared to the rest in Wood Group was hardly noteworthy. It felt more like earning spare change.However, Shawn not only acquired it but also managed it and frequently inquired about it.Why? All for the sake of his charming wife.Gale's eyes brightened. "I get it. You want to hand over this brand to me, right?""Lovito is yours. It's just that it is now an established brand, with many employees. It may be exhausting for you to manage. However, managing Florei would be easy for you."Shawn knew she was an independent person who would not settle for being a rich housewife in Temperley Hall, let alone become a full-time mom.Shawn