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
"Find out who sent this," Shawn demanded."We could not find anyone, sir," he replied nervously."What did you say? You can't even figure this out?" Shawn asked. "Yes, it's an anonymous package sent from a neighboring city, the phone number is invalid, and the sender's name is a pseudonym. Where do we even begin to investigate?" he explained.Shawn kicked over the chair beside him in frustration. "Useless!"The director trembled, not daring to speak.From what Shawn had said earlier, these photos were deliberately taken by entertainment industry paparazzi. There was nothing untoward between Shawn and Ivy. "Sir, what should we do next?" the supervisor asked."Keep a close eye on the internet. We must not let these photos appear online!" Shawn said firmly.This was a critical moment. If the photos were leaked, it would have a significant impact, especially as Lovito was currently selecting a brand ambassador. Negative news about Shawn and Ivy could affect the brand.Shawn did
She thought, 'What should we do about the brand endorsement? Should we continue?'Gale could not possibly tolerate a female celebrity who had an unclear relationship with her husband."Gale, what's wrong? You look terrible. Are you sick?" Peach asked with concern. She shook her head. "Nothing."Gale touched her face. One's emotions could not be hidden. No matter how much she tried to appear calm, her inner turmoil and disappointment showed.Plus, she might be pregnant.Gale glanced at her stomach. "Peach, have you ever experienced a significant delay in your menstrual cycle?" she asked."Yeah, isn't that normal? When I rush to finish designs at the end of the year, with the stress and hair loss, there are times when it does not come up. It's all very normal.""What's the longest delay you've had?" Peach tilted her head in thought. "About two months, I guess. I was planning to go to the hospital for a checkup over the weekend and take some pills, but it arrived on Friday. Gale,
She recalled that she had too much to drink yesterday and had dragged Joe to her apartment and chatted all night. She then fell asleep until her alarm rang her up for work.Summer usually does not remember what she said or did if she drank, but this morning, she remembered every detail of her conversation with Gale, her discussion with Shawn, and what happened with Joe. It was all etched vividly in her memory."Mr. Winter," Peach greeted.Joe nodded, then looked at Summer. "Feeling okay?""What's wrong? I'm fine," Summer replied."No dizziness or headache now? Were you not about to explode last night? You should have taken a day off today. Why are you here earlier than me?" Joe asked."You're the boss. I'm an employee. How can we compare? I have to work," Summer replied."I'll allow you to take a day off. Paid leave," Joe said."Tch."Normally, when Joe said something like this, she would just go along with it. Could not miss an opportunity for a day off, right? However, Summe
"Oh, no, you're the big boss, the major shareholder. How could I possibly manage you?" Joe quickly said, "Please, go ahead. Do you need me to arrange a driver for you?""No need."Gale refused him coldly."Over time, couples must turn into copies of each other. Gale's even picked up a bit of Shawn's cold ruthlessness. Tsk tsk, she used to be such a gentle and quiet woman!" Joe mused to himself.Peach replied, "Mr. Wood has also picked up some of Gale's gentleness. Before, he always had a grim face, but lately, he's been smiling more.""You're smooth."Peach stuck out his tongue.Gale walked out of the Wood Group.She headed straight for the cafe across the street. Ivy was waiting for her there.While in the restroom, Gale received a call from Ivy. Ivy invited her to the cafe to talk. Gale knew what it was about without even having to think.Alright, Gale agreed.After hearing Shawn's version of the story, she wanted to hear what Ivy had to say.Was it that she had misjudged