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The way he sat her on his lap made her feel like a child. His chest pressed against her back, his hands moving deftly. Soon, a frame appeared on the computer screen."Galey, this is the surveillance footage from outside the hotel. I've been trying to repair the damaged cameras these past few days and managed to retrieve a few unclear images," Shawn said."There's one that got a shot of Paul and Ivy's figures, but the most crucial thing is the time." Shawn moved the mouse to the upper right corner. "Look, the current time is eleven o'clock and eight minutes in the evening."Gale listened intently. "Even though the surveillance didn't get me, Aurum and I should have been around the hotel at the same time, right?""Exactly. Regardless of whether you and he arrived first or later, the time difference wouldn't exceed ten minutes," Shawn replied.Then, Shawn opened another picture. "This one was sent by my men. They entered the hotel to search for people at eleven twenty. That's only tw
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Perhaps nothing really happened between her and Aurum. Logically, there was no time for anything to happen.If Shawn's bodyguard had arrived just a bit later, then it would have truly happened, with no chance of redemption.Now, all signs were pointing to her innocence.However, Shawn had seen with his own eyes that nishe, her and Aurum lying on the bed, embracing each other, barely clothed."Anger, but more than that, heartache and self-blame. Blaming myself for not protecting you that you were manipulated," Shawn replied."If only I hadn't woken up... I could pretend not to know anything. But if I hadn't woken up, Aurum would have died.""Let's not mention that night anymore, it's in the past. Galey, you just need to know, you are truly blameless," Shawn said.After he finished speaking, the office fell into silence. Only their breathing could be heard. For a long, long time, Gale softly uttered one word, "Okay." Shawn felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders! He finally
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She nodded. Her hair rustled against the fabric of his shirt.Gale suddenly remembered something. "Oh, by the way, should I tell Aurum about it?""Tell him what?""That we didn't do anything wrong. I think he's been troubled these days."A hint of coldness flashed in Shawn's eyes. He quickly regained his composure. "How are you going to tell him? Say that Ivy knows some inside information?""I definitely can't bring her into this. She trusted me and only told me. I have to keep it confidential for her. The fewer people who know, the safer she'll be." Gale shook her head.Shawn asked flatly, "Isn't Aurum always saying he wants to give up everything in Sea City and leave? Why hasn't he taken any action?""Do you really want him to leave?" "He said it himself. Why didn't he keep his word?""I don't want him to leave, especially now that we both know that nothing happened that night. We can't let him leave. He's also a victim, he deserves to know the truth."Shawn lowered his ey
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"It's so tiring to be tolerant, Galey." She bit her lip. "You've been through a lot.""Is that all I deserve?" Shawn asked.Galey instantly understood what he meant and leaned deeper into his embrace. "Let's talk about it when we get home tonight...""It's time for me to enjoy myself, isn't it?" He stroked her hair, whispering, "You've been distant with me these days. I expect you to be more passionate towards me from now on."She blushed and nodded.As she smelled the familiar scent of Shawn's cologne, she found solace in his embrace. He was always open to shield her from the storms. However...Galey sniffed again. Was there a hint of smoke?"What's wrong? Did you smell something?" Shawn asked."Are you smoking again?""No," Shawn denied.Galey gently pulled down his tie. "You dare not admit it? I can smell a faint scent of smoke.""I really haven't smoked," Shawn replied.He had craved a cigarette several times but always resisted, distracting himself or toying with a c
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She gently patted his back. She had hardly seen Shawn cough so badly before. After a while, Shawn finally eased up. He found it rather strange himself.Shawn slowly drank some water. "Gotta quit, gotta quit. Can't ignore what the wife says.""Better go to the hospital for a check-up, get a lung scan. With your history of chain smoking, who knows what your lungs look like, you should get regular check-ups," Gale suggested."Alright. I'll go this weekend."Gale nodded and casually opened his drawer, taking out the cigarettes. "Confiscated."She shook them in front of him before pocketing them herself. Shawn smirked. No one could control him, and he could not be controlled. He always did what he wanted but the feeling of being controlled by his wife felt quite nice.Gale returned to the jewelry department for work, but Summer called on her almost instantly."Hurry, hurry, my eyes are sore from all the choosing. These are the ones I've already sorted through. Now, take a careful loo
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Gale carefully sifted through the photos, his eyes fixed on the computer screen. "What do you think about Aurum? Is he a good match for Ivy?"Summer almost choked on the water she was sipping. "Who are you talking about?" She questioned what she had heard. "Aurum and Ivy?"Gale continued to stare at the computer screen, nodding. "Yes.""Are you kidding me?""If you and Joe, who have been frenemies for years, can end up together, why can't Aurum and Ivy?"Summer widened her eyes in disbelief. "Aurum likes you! It's always been you!""I have two children. I forgot to tell you, Ivy is currently preparing to film a movie funded by Aurum. She'll be playing the leading lady. The two of them meet quite often," Gale remarked, glancing at her.Summer was surprised again. "Really? How come I haven't seen this in the news?""There will be a press release on the day of the official start of filming."Summer suddenly went silent. Only the sound of Gale's mouse could be heard. She click
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"What's going on? How did water manage to get everywhere?" Joe asked, pulling out a tissue.Summer was about to take the tissue, but he got it first before her and started helping her wipe."Um..." Her face grew even hotter. "I can do it myself.""Don't move."Joe was very serious and meticulous.Gale gave a tsk tsk. "You two really don't care about my existence, do you?"Joe did not even turn his head. "You can't speak if you are in the same situation."Gale fell silent again.Why was Joe so good at retorts? He did not even give her a chance to tease him! Back when she was all lovey-dovey with Shawn, Summer used to tease her all the time. Now, whenever she wanted to say something, Joe left her speechless. No, next time this happens, Shawn must be present. He would be good with words and could definitely outwit Joe.Nevertheless, Gale stopped talking. However, Joe did not want to let her get off so easily."Why are you still here? Can't you see you're disrupting my moment wit
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"To drive even more sales, we can get creative and limit the quantity of the books," Joe suggested."Everyone will have seen the photos, we'll sell out the jewelry, everyone's happy, it's a win-win situation." Joe clapped his hands. "Isn't this great? Do you have any other opinions or questions?"Gale shook her head first."I can't believe it, Joe. Your business acumen is incredible! No wonder you're the vice president of the Wood Group!" she said.Joe smiled. "Nothing special, really. Your man, Mr. Wood, is the real business genius. There's no need to bother him for such trivial matters."Even Summer could not help but praise. "It's so logical, so creative. Why didn't we think of that?""Let's get started then. Any hesitations?" Joe asked."No hesitation! Thanks, Joe! I'll get on it right away!"Gale had not expected such a thorny issue to be resolved so easily. For her and Summer, each of the twenty-plus photos was precious, and they could not bear to part with any. But now,
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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
