"Well, you weren't sleeping by my side and sneaked away." Shawn tightened his grip on her. "Without you by my side, I can't sleep either."He could only sleep if he smelled her familiar scent and had her petite frame in his arms. He needed to be reassured to drift into slumber. He woke up only to find Gale was not there, leaving him grasping at air.At that moment, Shawn's heart sank. Where did she go? Did she quietly slip away?Shawn lowered his head to her ear and whispered, "Galey, I've told you don't leave me without a word. I'm afraid you'll disappear without a trace, like four years ago."Plus, considering what had just happened, Shawn was constantly in a state of worry and vigilance.Luckily, he saw her silhouette by the door. Shawn finally settled completely. She was still within his sight."I... just came out for a walk to soak up some sun. I didn't expect Aurum to show up, so I chatted with him for a bit," Gale said."Yeah, I heard." Shawn raised his eyes, looking at A
Shawn had bluntly cut off Aurum's plans. Aurum's face twitched, but he still tried to maintain his composure. After a while, Aurum said, "Will my departure really turn the page on this matter? If it can, then I'm willing.""I can't guarantee that. But if you stay in Sea City, it's definitely not possible for us to forget the matter." "Alright, I... will leave," Aurum responded.It had come to this point, so dragging it out any longer would seem suspicious to Gale. He would agree first, then see how things went. Gale probably would not agree to his departure. Aurum was betting that she would soften and ask him to stay."Okay! When?""I..." Aurum could not answer."Shawn, aren't you basically kicking him out? Please stop." Gale finally could not bear it.She tugged at his sleeve forcefully.He replied slowly, "He hasn't left yet, Gale."If Aurum really left, that would be another matter. Right now, it was just talk.However, she did not get what he meant.She explained, "I'm
Aurum thought Shawn was really open-minded; he could forgive Gale. However, was Shawn deliberately acting like he did not care, or does he believe that he had never touched Gale in the first place? Just as he was thinking, a sharp gaze swept to him. Shawn clearly saw the mockery and jealousy in Aurum's eyes. A person could fake expressions, but their eyes would not lie."Aurum, I think your proposal is excellent," Shawn smiled. "I'm pleased that you've realized this issue and took the initiative to bring it up. I agree with you leaving Sea City." Aurum could not directly refute this because Gale was there. He had to play along, maintaining his gentleman image! Therefore, Aurum carefully considered his words."Mr. Wood, you're being too kind. You're letting me go so easily," he replied. "You wanted to leave yourself; I'm just going along with your wishes, offering a bit of help.""Then I must thank Mr. Wood."Shawn's smile deepens. "When are you leaving? What time? Gale and I
Aurum looked at the two of them, and he could guess roughly what Shawn would say. Shawn saw through him completely but was frustrated by the lack of evidence to expose his actions. In the future, Shawn would definitely speak ill of him in front of Gale. Aurum did not care. Let Shawn say what he wanted!Maybe Gale would even think that Shawn still minded what had happened in the motel and wanted to nitpick about her."Gale, I can't give you an exact time right now because there are many things I need to take care of and hand over in Sea City. Once I've settled everything, then I'll leave," Aurum said softly."On that day, I won't come to bid you farewell."I know you don't really want to see me."Gale looked at him. "Are you really leaving? Do you have to leave?"Aurum nodded. "It's the only solution."Gale sighed. "Your departure doesn't change what happened. Besides, why should you leave and resolve everything while I do nothing?""Because I want you to be happy. Gale, you mus
"Why am I not strong enough? If only I were stronger, if only I didn't have such a strong sense of shame, if only... I was a woman who could do whatever it took to achieve her goals..." Ivy murmured.She could not even stand still, eliciting sympathy. Her once aloof demeanor was now completely gone, replaced by that of an innocent and pitiful woman."Let's go inside and sit for a while." Gale supported her.She did not know how to comfort Ivy. All she could do was accompany her. Shawn withdrew his gaze. When he looked at Aurum again, his aura had completely changed. His presence was overpowering and threatening.He stepped forward, the heels of his shoes scraping against the cement ground, making a sharp sound.Aurum was not the same as before either. He stood tall, his eyes filled with a sense of determination. The two men faced each other."You finally reveal your true colors," Shawn said."I am who I am, always have been.""You kept your mouth shut, were you afraid to let sl
Aurum's body was nearly lifted off the ground by Shawn, but he remained calm because Shawn could not do anything to him."Don't speak too soon, Shawn. Even if you don't let her go, she'll leave on her own... What can you do about it? It would be just like four years ago when she leaped from the yacht. I could help her leave back then, and now, I can offer the same help!" Aurum replied.Shawn's eyes darkened. "You're dreaming! No chance! I won't give you that opportunity again!""We'll see."Aurum calmed down, taunting Shawn with a smile. He pried Shawn's hand off, took two steps back, and adjusted his collar slowly. "Shawn, you won't be able to keep her.""Nonsense!"Aurum just smiled. That smile fueled Shawn's anger. He thought of how he had almost killed Aurum that day."I know it's you. Just because I haven't caught you with evidence now doesn't mean I won't in the future!" Shawn said threateningly."What evidence? What did I do?" Aurum asked deliberately. "I don't understan
Shawn could not be bothered to respond, and he felt a strength surging through his arm. Aurum was feeling weaker while Shawn drew closer. Aurum gritted his teeth fiercely, mustering all his strength to push Shawn away, feeling almost drained himself."Come on, let's fight like men!" Aurum wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, shrugging off his coat and tossing it aside. "Shawn, let's settle this like men!"He wanted a good, honest fight to see who came out on top. He had been wanting to do this for a long time!What gave Shawn the right to rule over Sea City, to look down on him while also having the woman he loved?"Alright, I'll indulge you and let you lose with dignity!" Shawn unbuttoned two buttons of his shirt, rolling up his sleeves. His eyes screamed murder. He was going to thoroughly beat Aurum up to alleviate his hatred.Beside them, the bodyguards watched with concern. "Mr. Wood...""Step back!""But...""Get lost! Don't interfere!"Aurum charged forward. The
"Get lost now. Since you dare to say in Gale's presence that you want to leave Sea City, I'll make that wish come true," Shawn spat."When the time comes, even if you don't want to leave, I'll make you leave!"Shawn withdrew his foot, looking at Aurum as if he were trash."I used to think highly of you, remembering how you had taken care of Gale. But now, Aurum, you're just like Natalie."You're both people who stop at nothing to achieve your goals, despicable and shameless!"Natalie always claimed she was driven to madness by love for you, and did so many crazy things out of love. Do you feel her love for you? Do you accept her love?" Shawn sneered, "How you view Natalie's love for you is how Gale views your love for her!"Aurum just stared at him. Natalie's love was crazy, extreme, and unbearable. His love for Gale was protective and comforting. It was not the same.Aurum denied, "How could I possibly be compared to Natalie? What kind of person she is, I'm not!"Shawn ret