Shawn's heart was breaking!"Aurum, you bastard, you deserve to die for hurting her!" he roared.Aurum understood what he meant. This scheme had wounded Gale deeply. However, when Gale heard it, she interpreted it differently..."How can I blame Aurum… He's a victim just like me," Gale sobbed. In her mind, they passed out together and were both victims. Deep down, Gale still believed in Aurum. Shawn's eyes were filled with rage. What a performance by Aurum.Aurum replied, "I deserve to die, Gale. Shawn's right. I did such a despicable thing to you, destroying your relationship and marriage with Shawn. I... I can only atone for it with my life!" The more Aurum acted like this, the less Gale blamed him. What was the use of accusing him? Aurum was also a victim. However, this incident hurt her the most. Gale only hated herself for not being more vigilant, and she hated the person behind the scenes even more. Where did it all go wrong? How did she get drugged? How did they succeed? E
"Ivy?""Yes, Ivy! And Ivy, too!"Gale bolted toward the door, stumbling, but nothing could stop her. She ran quickly to the next room.Ivy was holding a blanket, leaning against the headboard, trembling all over. She had her hair hanging down, covering her shoulders, her fair skin visible. Paul lay on the ground, surrounded by pillows, remote controls, tissue boxes, and the like. Ivy clearly had thrown things at Paul.Tears welled up in Ivy's eyes, her face helpless, biting her lip.When Ivy saw Gale appear, tears began to flow down her cheeks. "Gale..."What on earth was going on? Ivy was still in the dark. She had just woken up and saw Paul lying on top of her, smoking. She was naked.Gale fought back her tears, walked over, picked up the torn dress, and handed it to Ivy. "Put this on first."Ivy looked at the torn dress, her tears falling even more fiercely. "What happened..." She trembled as she asked, "Gale, why am I here? Why are you here? Weren't we in the private room?
She suddenly grabbed Gale's shoulder and pushed her away forcefully. Their eyes met. Gale's eyes were swollen from crying. There were only four people in the private room. Two men and two women. Since she and Paul were in one room, then Aurum and Gale must have... Ivy's eyes widened slowly at the thought. Ivy forgot her own situation! Her heart was filled with shock for Gale! Despite being in the entertainment industry for so long, Ivy had always maintained her purity, never getting involved in scandals, never seducing wealthy men, never accepting any hidden rules. She only gave herself to the one she loved. So, losing her purity was heartbreaking for Ivy. However, her sadness, compared to Gale's, was completely different. Ivy was single and unmarried. Gale, on the other hand, was married to the most powerful man in Sea City – Shawn!If Gale had a relationship with Aurum, then... then..."I'm sorry, Ivy, it's my fault. I've implicated you. You could have stayed pure, but now... I
Ivy trembled all over, and she felt her mouth clam up. She had actually thrown herself at Paul?"It's not your fault, it's not you." Gale held her hand. "I know you're not that kind of person, Ivy. It was just the drugs taking effect, controlling your brain and body."Ivy looked at her tearfully. "But, if that was what happened to you, then you..."She must have experienced the same because they had spent the whole night together. Gale lowered her eyes, her eyelashes trembling."Ivy, do you remember what you said to Paul? Do you have any memories at all?" she asked.Ivy shook her head. Her mind was blank, and when she woke up, everything had already happened. Everything was set in stone."Me too. I can't remember anything," Gale said.According to Paul, Ivy had clung to him, throwing herself at him unconsciously. So, was Gale doing the same? So it must be true that she and Aurum had slept together?At this moment, the last glimmer of hope in her heart turned into nothingness. N
Just the thought of it was enough to make one feel overwhelmed! "Maybe, nothing happened between you two. It was because Paul was sober. He wasn't drugged. Both you and Aurum were unconscious, so it shouldn't be possible. Now that things aren't clear yet, you..."Gale shook her head. "Stop, Ivy." Her mind was a mess and a blur. She did not know if it had happened. She had no memory of it at all. However, the facts were right in front of her, denying it was difficult. Just because Shawn believed in her, and she believed in her own character, did not mean they could pretend nothing had happened. She could not deceive herself. She also understood that there would always be a thorn in Shawn's heart. This thorn had to be removed, and it could not be left in his heart forever. Otherwise, the wound would only get deeper, then fester, become inflamed, and eventually have to be cut out!"First, find out the whole story. With Mr. Wood's power, investigating what happened last night and findi
"Come here, Galey. Come," Shawn said.He opened his embrace for her."I want you to come to me on your own, into my arms. Just like before, with no difference at all," Shawn said.Gale was taken aback, meeting his gaze. "Like... before?"Was everything exactly the same as before, with no changes because of last night?"Yes. Come, Gale, come to me," Shawn replied firmly and directly.It turned out he did not walk over to take her hand because he wanted her to come to him on her own. He was waiting for her. The Gale from before would always joyfully run into his embrace!Gale wanted to go over but hesitated. She felt dirty. Shawn did not speak anymore but maintained his open-armed posture, waiting for her.The two of them stood there in a stalemate.Time passed second by second, and finally, Gale could not bear the anguish in her heart any longer. She slowly took steps and walked up to him.While she was still hesitating whether to lean into his embrace, he had already tightly
There would be no traces of this place very soon.That was all well. For Ivy, this place would forever be a reminder of her nightmare. Soon, this place would be demolished and rebuilt. The place in her memory would cease to exist. She walked with her head down briskly, arms folded around herself, rubbing her arms incessantly. Suddenly, someone blocked her path.She saw a pair of shiny leather shoes."Ivy."She hesitated, lifting her head to face the man in front of her.It was Aurum.Before last night, Ivy had a slight admiration for Aurum. She fantasized that perhaps, with time, they would grow fond of each other, appreciating each other more. However, Ivy knew that she was not worthy of Aurum anymore.Aurum looked at her, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. "You and Paul..."Ivy trembled, instinctively stepping back, pressing herself against the wall. "I don't want to hear that name!""Then, are you still planning to participate in this film?" he inquired.She bit her lip, si
Ivy could endure all the pain by herself, but she could not bring herself to terms with Aurum's kindness. There might have been a future between them, but it felt impossible given what had happened. She fantasized that perhaps Aurum's regretful gaze stemmed from his belief that she was no longer pure.Ivy took a deep breath. "I don't blame you or Gale. I only hate the person behind all this manipulation, and even more... Paul!"Paul was clearly sober, yet he claimed she had seduced him, unable to resist. Was that not just an excuse he came up with? He could have called the police, left, or taken her to the hospital. There were so many options, yet he chose to have sex with her."It's already happened. We can't change it; we can only accept reality. Ivy, I hope we can still be friends. I don't look down on you. You're a victim, and I will find out the truth and help you get justice. I'll handle Paul. You can ignore him; just focus on playing your role."He lifted his hand, gently re