They stood there looking like quite a compatible pair.Although their hands only briefly clasped for a few seconds, there was an inexplicable intimacy. "You two don't know each other, so how come you're standing here together? I even saw you talking!" Aurum replied, "Ms. Ivy had a little trouble, and I happened to be nearby, so I gave her a hand." Ivy nodded. "That's right, thanks to Mr. Lefting, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to shoot my advertisement today." Gale could not help but laugh. "This is called fate. Destiny! People destined to meet will always come together!" Gale said.Ivy glanced at Aurum and then looked away. "I'll take my leave." She put on her sunglasses. "I have another shot to catch. Gale, bye, see you when I have some free time." "Okay, bye." Watching Ivy get into the car, Gale casually asked, "She looks even better in person than on TV, right?" "Yes, she's very beautiful." "Right, right, you think so too! She's truly beautiful and elegant,
Gale quickly concealed her excitement. Aurum had actually offered to send Ivy. Goodness! What did this mean? A man offering to escort a woman could only imply one thing: he was interested in her. Ivy was also taken aback. "Mr. Lefting, you'd send me?" "Yes," Aurum confirmed. Ivy hesitated, unsure if she should accept. Gale was practically bursting with eagerness. She was itching to agree on Ivy's behalf. Fortunately, after some thought, Ivy nodded. "If Mr. Lefting doesn't mind the trouble, I'd appreciate it." "No problem, it's conveniently on my way. I'm heading to a film and television production company to meet with a director," Aurum said."A director?" "Yes, the company is preparing to invest in a film or TV series, so I need to negotiate."When Gale heard this, she thought it was fate at work again. She immediately suggested, "Have you cast the lead role yet? Why not consider Ivy for it?" Aurum chuckled. "Ivy's company and mine have some business dealings. If it's suit
Affection would come with time!"Is Aurum getting involved in the film and television industry? Are you sure?" Shawn asked."He just said it himself. The director has already been confirmed. We're just waiting for the script to be polished and the lead actor to be confirmed; then this project can go ahead!" Shawn furrowed his brows slightly. Lefting Group's business had never included film and television. Why did Aurum want to do a project in the film and television industry? Especially now, when Gale and Ivy have only just met recently. Was it a coincidence or a careful plan?This reminded Shawn of those photos. For someone to instruct the paparazzi to stake out and even dare to send him the photos and still be undiscovered, this person must be powerful and familiar with him. This person was likely Aurum! However, that was only Shawn's suspicion. He lacked compelling evidence!"Shawn, Shawn?" Gale waved her hand in front of his eyes. "What are you thinking about? Why are you spa
"I'm an amateur, the director is a professional. The success of a film or TV production isn't achieved by me throwing money around and giving orders. That's art, something I don't understand. My role is investments only, so it's better not to interfere too much with the director's creative process," Aurum replied.Ivy nodded, her admiration evident in her eyes. "The director would also be pleased to have an investor like you." "It's mutual. He wants art, I want profit. He's the director, I'm the businessman." With that, Aurum turned to her, a slight smirk playing at his lips. "Ivy, are you hoping I'll use my so-called power as an investor to directly cast you as the female lead?" Ivy shook her head repeatedly. "That's not what I meant... you misunderstand. I..."Before she could finish, Aurum interrupted, "Actually, I hope you'll allow me to use that power to cast you." Her heart skipped a beat. The implications of his words were profound. Ivy was prone to overthinking, but she
Although Ivy did not turn back, she felt his gaze on her back. It was not until she entered the gate that it went away. Meanwhile, Aurum's car slowly drove away. He actually watched her safely enter the studio before leaving. He was indeed considerate and thoughtful. Was this attention to detail just part of his character, or did he genuinely like her? Could it be love at first sight? When Aurum rescued her from the skateboarder, she had no idea about his identity. She did not know that the man before her was the CEO of the Lefting Group, a film investor, and that he had the archetype of a sugar daddy numerous female stars would fall over themselves for.Ivy still remembered her first impression of Aurum, a classy and refined gentleman. At that time, Ivy did not know that Aurum had orchestrated the whole encounter. She was Aurum's prey! At night, at Temperley Hall's study, the phone rang. "Hello?" Shawn answered the phone. Fiona's voice came through. "Mr. Wood, I have some fin
If there was not enough evidence, confronting Aurum would give him a chance to argue and make his future actions more cautious, making it harder to gather evidence. Moreover, Gale trusted Aurum enough. After all, for her, Aurum, who had helped for so many years, was selflessly devoted without asking for anything in return and was still her childhood friend. How could he possibly do anything to harm her or betray her trust?It would be hard to make his case. Shawn suspected the photos were also orchestrated by Aurum. He decided to practice caution. Shawn got up and walked out. At this moment, there was a knock on the study door. "Mr. Wood." "What's the matter?" "Summer is here. She's downstairs with Gale and the kids," the housekeeper reported.It was quite normal for Summer to be here. She was the godmother of the two children and also Gale's best friend. He can tolerate her as long as Summer does not badmouth him in front of Gale. After all, he would have to deal with Summer
"Ah?!" Joshua was even more shocked. "The bad person you've been complaining to my mom about is my Godfather?""Yes! It's him!"Joshua looked conflicted. He slowly stood up, scratching his head.What should he do now?On one side was his godmother, on the other was his godfather. Who should he support?"My godfather is actually a really nice guy." Joshua tried to speak up for Joe. "He's funny, handsome, and has good manners. He never puts on airs. He's much nicer than Shawn."His impression of Joe was very good. From the moment they met, Joe had helped him, deliberately giving him the hotel room card to help him escape from Shawn's clutches."Oh? So, in your heart, Joshua, Joe is much better than me?" Shawn's voice sounded faintly.Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough!!!Joshua suddenly coughed violently.Damn!Why did Shawn always hear it whenever someone spoke ill of him? He was just everywhere!"No, you misunderstood. What I meant was, Godfather is a really nice person, jus
With that, Summer got up. "What's this?" Gale grabbed her. "No one's chasing you away, and nobody's avoiding you." "I know, I'm not blaming you guys, it's my own problem." Gale firmly pressed her down. "If you go out now, you'll definitely run into Joe, he hasn't left yet." "I'll go out the back door. Your house is so big, there should be several doors, right?" Summer looked around."Are you really planning to leave?" "Otherwise? Should I go meet Joe?" Gale looked conflicted. "How about... you just... give in to him?" "Say that again?" Gale shook her head. "How about you just... be with him?" Summer almost jumped up. "I asked you for help to come up with a solution, not to matchmake me with Joe!" "Just give it a try, it's been so many years..."Gale persisted, managing to pull Summer back. "He's not just messing around, he's sincere. Give him a chance, and give yourself a chance at a relationship."Gale said, "If he dares to treat you even the slightest bit badly,