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
"It's not only that. He even thinks that nothing happened between me and Aurum. He wants to find out the truth, to produce strong evidence," Gale said softly."How nice, he's always been on your side, looking out for you.""But I feel guilty for his trust. Now whenever I close my eyes, all I can think about is..."Ivy replied bitterly, "I'm in the same boat. I wish I could kill Paul, that bastard! But instead? I still have to work with him on the movie.""Can you not do the movie? Ivy, you're the only artist under the Wood Group. This is almost unheard of in the industry. I can fight for better resources for you, we can take on more scripts... We don't have to do Paul's film!" Gale asked seriously.Ivy fell silent."I can offer you more, I promise. You can even sue Paul. I'll get the head lawyer of Wood Group to help…"Before Gale could finish speaking, Ivy shook her head."Why?" Gale's voice was very soft. "Are you afraid? With me here, you don't have to be."Shawn protected
"Could it be...?" Gale thought of a possibility, but she hesitated to say it, afraid Ivy would feel embarrassed.Once again, Ivy saw through Gale's thoughts. "Yes, that's what you're thinking."Gale spoke directly, "Ivy, do you like Aurum?""It's just a feeling of attraction. A man like him is outstanding, courteous, caring, eloquent, cultured, polite, wealthy, and handsome... Which woman wouldn't be attracted to him?" Ivy replied."I understand. Aurum is indeed perfect in every way. In fact, he's more suitable for romance and marriage than Shawn, because he has a good personality, is gentle and caring, and knows how to take care of people," Gale responded."Yeah, Gale, do you think I am a fickle woman who flits from one man to another?" Ivy's eyes were downcast, and her whole demeanor was shallow."How could that be? I never thought that." Gale shook her head.Ivy sighed, pulling at her hair helplessly. "When Mr. Wood and I had dinner that night, he politely offered me his coat