His eyes were filled with anticipation. It seemed as though if Shawn agreed, he would leap up to touch the ceiling in joy. Conversely, if Shawn said he was not going, he would collapse right there on the spot."Shawn," everyone tells me that being your son is a great blessing. I can have everything I want. I haven't experienced these privileges yet. Do you want to prove it to me?"Have you seen me these days? I've been behaving well, haven't I? I'm obedient, studious, doing homework with Nicole, never causing trouble for you and Mom, not meddling in your plans, not being a third wheel!""If you fulfill this wish of mine, I'll obey you more in the future!"Shawn nodded. "Alright."Joshua's eyes widened, somewhat disbelieving. "Alright? You agreed?""Yes, fulfilling this wish of yours is not difficult for me."The Wood Group had sponsored aviation and space projects before, so arranging for Joshua to visit the space center was quite easy. He just had to ask."Yes!!!" Joshua hugge
With such wonderful children like Joshua and Nicole, why would Shawn even consider having another one? Did he and Nicole not do well enough? That was when Shawn finally understood Joshua. He was getting old; he did not understand how kids these days communicate.Shawn replied, "I am just asking for your thoughts and opinions. Didn't you say that everyone should have a say when we have a decision to make?""Yeah, so are we voting now?""No, just casually asking."Under usual circumstances, Joshua would have spoken back by now. However, things are different now. He needed Shawn's help, so he was willing to play ball with Shawn."As long as you and Mom are happy, I support you. Having another one would be great. I hope it's a little brother so I can be a big brother!" Joshua said."So, you would only be in favor of it just because you want to be a big brother?""No, no, I support you unconditionally." Joshua grinned at him. "Shawn, when are we leaving for the space center? Can we
"Alright." Gale noddedSuddenly, their phones rang, echoing in the dining hall.Shawn saw Fiona's name on the screen. Gale's call was from Summer.They exchanged a look, and then both answered the calls."Hello, Mr. Wood. The PR department just received a draft article and a set of photos!""What kind of photos and what article?" Shawn's expression changed."It's intimate photos of you and Ms. Park! The headline was 'President Wood's Late-night Tryst with Female Star, Arms around Each Other's Shoulders, Half-exposed!'"Shawn's face turned cold.Fiona continued, "Currently, there's no trace of this rumor on the internet, and these photos haven't been leaked yet. I believe the other party intends to threaten or blackmail you!"Shawn spoke coldly, "Any other updates?""Not at the moment. The PR department is urgently convening a meeting. Mr. Wood, we need your decision on this matter! If this leaks out..."It would certainly affect the image of the Wood Group and strain the rel
"Yeah! I came to the company this morning and just happened to have some business in the PR department. Then I stumbled upon... Gale, let me tell you, this thing is being tightly kept under wraps. Very few people know about it. If you go and confront Shawn, he might not even admit it." Summer became increasingly infuriated. "I can't believe it! Yesterday, I earnestly advised him to treat you well and not to have wandering eyes. But, just overnight, he... Wait a minute!"This happened last night, which means before he came to the restaurant to pick you up, he... he was with Ivy!"Argh! What kind of scoundrel is he!" Gale's mind was buzzing. However, she was still calm, in contrast to Summer."I understand, Summer. Thank you for telling me about this right away. I need to think about how to handle this.""Do you still need to think? The photos are right there. Divorce him! The only way you can forgive him is if the photos are fake and someone photoshopped them. Otherwise, he's ch
It surely would not just be a hug. Why would there be these suggestive or even incriminating actions between Shawn and Ivy when their relationship should be pure? She really wanted to believe in Shawn completely, but trust could lead to devastating betrayal. Ivy was so beautiful and independent, possessing qualities that attracted Shawn. Shawn himself has admitted to admiring Ivy. When they were alone, what if sparks were flying between them, and they could not resist each other? Gale shook her head, trying not to dwell on such thoughts."Let's go, I want to see those photos with my own eyes." She stood up."Gale, you still need to go to the hospital.""Tomorrow then. I'm not in the mood to get checked now, and I can't wait anymore," Gale said.Shawn understood her mindset very well."Alright. Galey, I haven't seen those photos either, but I can assure you, it won't be the intimate behavior you imagine!" he agreed.What could the photos be if he had not done anything of the
The jacket had slipped down to Ivy's waist, revealing the tight off-shoulder top she wore underneath, accentuating her perfect figure with graceful curves. She and Shawn were so intimate. No one but Gale should have been able to lean on Shawn's chest. No one but Gale should have been able to wear his jacket. What was going on? How did Ivy manage to get both?Gale examined each photo carefully. She thought she could stay calm while looking at them. Halfway through, she could not bear it anymore. Her hand trembled, and the photos slipped from her grasp with a clatter."Gale!" Shawn looked at her nervously.Gale took a deep breath. "I think you can explain now. Shawn, are the photos fake? Are they photoshopped? Or are they real?""The photos are real."Her body swayed.Shawn admitted it. Well, of course. How could his jacket be draped over Ivy's shoulders? The photoshop technology had not reached that level of detail. Ivy was also nestled in Shawn's embrace!"Last night, you went t
She did not expect herself to guess it right away."Galey, at your request, I went to help Ivy terminate her contract. How could I possibly be flirting with her?" Shawn sighed. "Moreover, even if I wanted something with her, yesterday evening would not have been my choice. I could have done it discreetly, and there was no rush."He could easily hide anything from Gale, and she would not know."Besides, Galey, if something did happen between us, do you think these photos would have surfaced so easily?"Shawn was trying to explain. He thought that by saying this, Gale would believe him. However, he underestimated her. A woman's thought process was completely different from a man's. Shawn attempted to reason logically, but all Gale heard was, "If I wanted to do this, then I would have done it differently...""Well, you're smart, resourceful, and powerful. If you wanted to cover something up, it would never see the light of day again!" Gale replied."Galey, that's not what I meant...
Now, she had calmed down, and her rational side returned. Shawn made sense. He could have done something with Ivy without leaving a trace if he truly wanted something with Ivy. How could the paparazzi have captured it and sent it to the company? It indicated he had no intention and did not even think twice about last night's actions with Ivy. He saw it as straightforward and not controversial. Little did he know that it was caught on camera, blown out of proportion, probably for a hefty hush fee. After all, if these photos were leaked, it would tarnish Shawn's image and the reputation of the Wood Group.However, Gale could not help but feel possessive! Why is it alright for Shawn to have strong possessiveness towards her but not the other way around? He's her husband! If Ivy was about to fall, he could have helped for safety reasons. Gale could understand that. However, offering his coat was going the extra mile. When did Shawn become so considerate? This sort of thing might be no