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
"But I'm not pure anymore. Gale, Aurum likes you, doesn't he?"Gale's heart felt even heavier. Even Ivy could see it?"I did not mean anything else. The way Aurum looks at you is very different from how he looks at others, so I dared to make such a bold guess," Ivy explained.Ivy could not ignore how Aurum's eyes were filled with love for Gale. She thought Aurum loved Gale, even though they were just friends, and that it was so complicated."I'm married," Gale replied.She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but her throat seemed to be choked up, unable to make a sound. Both she and Ivy were equally pitiful. How could she comfort her? She and Aurum were friends, but they had sex, and she did not know how they would deal with it in the future.Ivy and Aurum originally had a possibility, but Paul's actions had completely shattered Ivy's self-esteem. With Aurum's status and position, he should care about Ivy's purity a lot. They were just friends before, but now he might jus
She did not need to look to know who it was. "Shawn, you're here.""Yeah.""You heard everything between Ivy and me, didn't you?""Yeah.""I understand her feelings very well because I've experienced the same thing." Gale slowly lowered her eyes. "She envies me for having you supporting me from behind. She doesn't know that I envy her for being alone, so that she is free of guilt."Shawn embraced her from behind, enveloping her petite frame in his arms. He called out to her again and again, "Gale, Gale...""You tell me, do you mind?" Gale turned around, looking up at him. "What's your honest feeling? Shawn, I want to hear."He looked into her eyes, shimmering with tears. Shawn spoke in a deep voice, "I do mind, Gale. No man wouldn't mind, and I'm no exception."Gale's body began to tremble uncontrollably. He held her tightly. "What I fear more is losing you, Gale. You've been framed, you're not in control of yourself, none of this is what you wanted. You're innocent, you're alr
She had just suggested that to Joe before going to dinner with Ivy. Then, the most unexpected thing happened in her life. Gale was completely lost in confusion, completely forgetting everything else."Tonight, I'll get an answer. I have to give it my all. I can't let her refuse me again, and I can't accept a refusal... Success or failure hinges on this moment!" Joe said."What can I do to help you?"Joe leaned in, briefly explaining the plan.Finally, he emphasized, "Remember, okay? Don't mess up. Otherwise, if I fail, I'll blame you!""I got it." Gale nodded. "Don't worry."Joe seemed a bit nervous, rubbing his hands. "Then I'll go now. See you later.""Sure."While Gale responded, she picked up her phone, intending to send a message to Shawn. As soon as she opened the chat box, she noticed someone in front of her. She looked up, and Shawn was standing right in front of her."I was just about to look for you. Didn't expect you to show up." She smiled."As long as you need me