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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
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"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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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"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
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"Then I want to take charge.""Good, you will be on top, under no one but above me."Gale's face flushed. That sounded really wrong. How could he suggest such a thing?"Shawn!" She slapped away his hand, lingering on her cheek, "Be serious!"He looked at the red mark on the back of his hand from her slap, "Whether Joshua calls me daddy or not doesn't matter to me. I can wait. Besides, I am his father, and that's a fact."He had become used to Joshua calling him Shawn.Shawn raised an eyebrow. "Besides, after returning toTemperley Hall, he began to be inexplicably attentive to me. This morning, he helped me with my briefcase, carried documents, and opened the car door for me."Gale was speechless.She could imagine Joshua's bootlicking Shawn!At this rate... Wait, would Joshua be siding with Shawn just because of that spaceship thing?If she had known, she would not have told Shawn about what Joshua liked."What does he want exactly? Gale, do you know?" Shawn asked.She answ
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
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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
