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Shawn's heart sank. He forgot that his two children were right beside him. Shawn said with a faint smile, trying to ease the tension, "It was an accident. Nicole, don't be afraid." "Oh, I thought you were throwing a tantrum and tossing your phone," Joshua teased. He denied it. Joshua glanced at Shawn, "Are you calling Mommy?" Shawn did not answer. "Is she out drinking with godmother again? You've been left behind, only able to stay home and keep my sister and me company? Tsk tsk, Dad, you..." Joshua guessed."Shut up." "I'll say what I want. You should give Mommy some freedom. She's not meeting up with a man, why are you checking up on her!" Joshua said.Shawn snorted. "A man? Meeting up? She wouldn't even think about it!" "Calm down, calm down. She'll be back in an hour," Joshua said.An hour? Shawn could not even wait a minute more. He did not want his emotions to affect the two children, so he got up and left the villa. The night was cool. Autumn had arrived, and
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"Yeah. He just can't sit still. Weird how men can't be uneasy even in their thirties," Joshua replied.He hummed a song, continuing to build his Lego.The car sped down the road. Midway through the journey, Shawn received a call from his bodyguard."Speak!"The bodyguard said in a panic, "Mr. Wood, Aurum is not at home! I've sneaked into the master bedroom, study, and living room, and checked them all!""Damn it!"Shawn pressed on the accelerator even harder. His sports car sped up even more. Thoughts raced through his mind, and he began speculating.Aurum was not at his house, but he had slipped away from the house using the daily car without his people noticing, which meant... Shawn guessed that Aurum had already known about Shawn's spies observing him. If neither Gale nor Ivy answered their phones, something must truly be wrong.'Gale, hold on, wait for me,' he thought.His sports car stopped at the restaurant entrance. Before the doorman could approach, Shawn had already s
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Without surveillance, it was like being blind. They had no idea what had happened and where to start their search. Still, it did not affect Shawn's determination to find Gale. Oh, what a clever move by Aurum. Aurum had evaded the spies and created an illusion that he was always at home, causing Shawn to let his guard down, when in reality, Aurum had already arrived at the restaurant. Aurum must have received information in advance that Ivy and Gale would be dining here tonight. Then, he pretended to run into them casually, chatted for a while, and then found some excuse to make Ivy and Gale leave with him. Then, the surveillance ended. No one knew where they went, what they were doing, who they met, or what happened!Shawn closed his eyes and took a deep breath. At this moment, he wanted to murder Aurum. He did not care about the burden of proof or whatever friendship that had existed between Gale and him. Aurum was now considered an extremely dangerous presence, and he should be
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Occasionally, footsteps outside were clearly audible. Even a slight cough or a few words spoken were incredibly distinct. He could hear heavy, labored breathing from the adjacent room. That was Paul. Aurum smirked, chuckling softly. Paul seemed quite impatient. He swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing as he gazed at the woman he loved. He mocked Paul, but in reality, he could hardly contain himself!He had known Gale for so many years, yet he had never even properly held her hand. Whenever she appeared before him, she exuded purity, cleanliness, and beauty, giving him an unattainable feeling. However, Aurum knew that in places he could not see, at times he did not know about, she and Shawn had done things. Only Shawn had seen her shy yet bold, sexy yet innocent side. No matter, no matter... he was about to have her. Aurum took a deep breath and reached for the zipper of her dress. With just a gentle pull, her graceful curves would be fully revealed to him. Perhaps because h
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He leaned over Gale's body, tense all over, staring fixedly at her sleeping face.Her lips moved, but she was calling out another man's name."Shawn..."Aurum's eyes flashed with malice as he lifted Gale's chin with his hand."Don't think about him anymore, Gale. When you wake up tomorrow and see the person lying next to you is me... Ha, how will you ever return to Shawn's side?" he said."Clearly, my love for you is no less than Shawn's. I knew you before him, we made a marriage pact over twenty years ago... Why does he get you in the end?"Even after many years, when we first met again, you gave me a sense of familiarity. I unconditionally helped you and accompanied you through countless difficulties. Gale, can you truly ignore my feelings and thoughts?"After tonight, Gale, you are mine, and from now on, to Shawn, you are tainted!"Even if he was uninterested, Aurum still intended to possess her tonight. He had schemed for so long to get to this point. Now was not the time t
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He still had a bit of conscience left in him. He had pulled the blanket over Ivy's body. However, the bodyguards were sharp-eyed, and one of them recognized her right away. "Isn't that Ivy?"The others quickly gathered around. "That's her!""Notify Mr. Wood immediately!"Since Mrs. Wood and Ivy disappeared together, finding Ivy meant that Mrs. Wood must be nearby or even in this small hotel. However, seeing Ivy's snowy shoulders and the bruises on her neck, a sense of foreboding flashed through the bodyguards' hearts.What state would Mrs. Wood be after seeing that? The bodyguards exchanged glances, not daring to continue thinking further.If they barged into another room and saw Mrs. Wood like this, Mr. Wood would probably gouge their eyes out.The lead captain picked up the walkie-talkie, saying sternly, "Stop all searches. Stand guard at each room's door, no one is allowed in or out. Wait for Mr. Wood to arrive.""Yes, captain."The once chaotic and noisy small hotel was sil
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However, he was afraid of what would come next. He might witness the most painful scene of his life! The door to Paul and Ivy's room was open, but as Shawn passed by, he did not even cast a glance their way. He dared not even dare to see Ivy's state, let alone Gale's!Shawn stopped at the door of the next room. "Mr. Wood, we have not searched this room, but there's someone inside," the bodyguard said."Get out.""But, sir...""Get out!"The team took a few steps back, distancing themselves from Shawn. Each person ensured that they would not be able to see what was in the room.Shawn gripped the doorknob. It was old, and the paint was peeling. Even the locks in the storerooms of Temperley Hall were not this dilapidated.Shawn pushed the door open but held onto the doorknob tightly. The room was very small. The door revealed the room in its entirety. A man and a woman lay in bed. The man lay on his back, sound asleep with his eyes closed, while the woman lay on her side in his emb
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Shawn suppressed the tumultuous thoughts in his mind. He only thought of going home. He hoped Gale would only wake in the morning. He did not want her to know about any of this. By tomorrow, when she opened her eyes and saw the familiar master bedroom, the familiar curtains, and the familiar surroundings, she would not know what had happened that night. Shawn intended to keep it from her. After dressing Gale, Shawn lifted his gaze and shot a piercing stare at Aurum. Aurum had sat up, leaning against the wall, holding his chest where a faint trickle of blood stained his lips. He wiped it away, looking at Shawn."What... What's going on? I... Gale, she..." Aurum asked.Seeing Aurum's appearance only fueled Shawn's rage. "Stop pretending! Gale has not woken up yet, who are you acting for? Me?""Mr. Wood, I do not understand what you're saying...""Why are you still acting? Do you think I do not know anything? Do you think I'm still blind to your true colors? You know the game betwee
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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
