However, Shawn had always been impossible to understand. Ivy was also very skilled at disguising her true feelings. No matter, the main event was yet to come. People could act, but evidence could not lie.After getting into the car, Shawn glanced in the rearview mirror. From this angle, he could see Ivy clearly. She was looking in this direction, her eyes somewhat fixed, lost in thought.Shawn's keen sense of perception made him aware that Aurum could not have arranged this dinner just for the sake of it. There had to be another purpose. He hoped Ivy would be clever enough to protect herself, respond appropriately, and safeguard herself from Aurum as much as possible. Even if she had to abandon evidence, she must prioritize her safety.As the vehicle drove away, Aurum's home gradually returned to its quiet state. After the bustle, it felt empty again."I envy Gale even more now. Just seeing her marriage, I already thought she was incredibly lucky. Seeing her children, I feel like h
Ivy's heart trembled uncontrollably.She knew it could not be this simple. She knew there was a catch, but she always found herself moved by Aurum's words."That's too fast." Ivy shook her head. "Let's take it slow.""See, I'm willing to marry, but you're not willing to be wed."Ivy leaned into his chest, listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat."We have plenty of time. If the love is long-lasting, why worry about the morning and evening?" Ivy said.However, the reality was her time with Aurum was diminishing. Ivy closed her eyes. She gave herself five minutes to indulge. Aurum quietly held her without speaking.It was actually a beautiful moment.After five minutes, Ivy pushed him away. "I should get back to the hotel. I have scenes early tomorrow morning.""Not staying the night?"When a man asks a woman to stay the night, everyone understands what that means."No."Aurum did not let go. "I can take you back and make sure you don't miss your shoot. If it really doesn'
The man in black nodded, glanced at Ivy with a flash of admiration and then left. Ivy felt uneasy under his gaze. Aurum did not seem to care at all; he was focused on the folder in his hands."What is this? Someone drove all the way here to hand it to you personally this late at night," Ivy asked."This is something I've been waiting for all day. It arrived just at the right time."Ivy could not tell what was inside. It seemed like just a few thin sheets of paper."Then open it and deal with your matters. I won't disturb you. Even though I'm your girlfriend, you deserve your privacy," Ivy said.She hurriedly said this and still wanted to leave. Aurum grabbed her elbow firmly. "No, this document is for you. Ivy, you need to stay and open it with me."Ivy sensed something was off, but she could not figure out what."For me?""Yes, let's go inside first."Aurum almost forcefully dragged her into the villa, through the living room, upstairs, and finally to the study. His grip was
Ivy's head felt like it was about to explode. Why was there a fingerprint report? Whose fingerprints were they analyzing? Hers? Then, Ivy looked at the bugging device she held in her left palm. Could they determine if she had ever touched the bugging device or if she had seen it by checking for her fingerprints on it?This was bad. She was done for!Ivy had no idea that Aurum's mind was so meticulous that he would go as far as to analyze the fingerprints on the bugging device!No wonder that when she arrived at the Aurum house, he had considerately taken her bag and casually handed it to the butler to put away.It seemed thoughtful, but in reality, he was taking out the device from her bag and sending it for analysis right away.Today, Ivy deliberately carried that bag.Ever since she discovered the bugging device, she had not touched that bag again. She had an instinctive repulsion and fear toward it. However, she had to carry it that day, intentionally showing it to Aurum to in
Her relief lasted only two seconds. As she exited, Ivy looked up and saw two tall bodyguards standing firmly at the door. "Ms. Park, please come back.""I... ""Please come back." The bodyguards pushed her back into the study and closed the door behind her.Ivy took a few steps back, stumbled, and fell to the floor. She tried to get up again but found herself without strength. Cold sweat broke out on her back, one wave after another."The ground is cold and dirty." Aurum walked over, extending his hand toward her. "Come, Ivy, let me help you up."He was so gentle. However, Ivy only felt colder and more afraid of what was to come.After hesitating for a few seconds, she reluctantly placed her hand in his palm. Aurum gently pulled her up from the ground. She bumped into his embrace.However, before Ivy could react, Aurum abruptly grabbed her by the neck."I'm not patient enough to continue this charade with you..." Aurum's true face was fully exposed. "Ivy, I really underestima
She had thought too much. Who knew, Aurum's ruthlessness was far beyond what she could have imagined."Ivy!" Aurum's voice suddenly rang in her ears. "Do you really want to die?"She could not speak and could only nod very lightly...To die would not be so bad. She had not obtained the evidence and instead had let Aurum catch her. Ivy finally understood why Shawn had reminded her to prioritize her safety above all else.It turned out Aurum was truly capable of being ruthless.Shawn had long seen through Aurum's nature, but Ivy had still harbored naive fantasies!However, at this moment, Ivy remembered something. Shawn had given her a distress device to carry with her whenever she was with Aurum.This distress device was connected to Shawn's phone. As soon as Ivy pressed it, Shawn would immediately receive the signal. She still had a chance.Ivy struggled to remember where she had placed the device. All of a sudden, she remembered that it was placed in a hidden pocket on the out
"Ivy, I gave you the distress signal device to use, not to keep as a decoration. Aurum is not worth your sympathy. Any hope you place in him will only lead to utter despair for you!" Shawn muttered to himself.However, the phone remained silent, without any sounds or messages.Ivy had not called for help, and Shawn could not rashly storm into Aurum's home.All he could do was wait.He hoped Ivy could keep herself safe. Revenge was important, but life was even more precious.With a creak, the bathroom door opened. Gale emerged, drying her hair as she walked out."What are you looking at?" She followed Shawn's gaze to the phone. "Are you waiting for someone's call?"He was staring at the phone with such a grave expression, as if something big was about to happen.Shawn denied, naturally walking to her side and taking over the towel to dry her hair, "Nothing. Blow it dry before sleeping, or you'll get a headache."Gale obediently stood in front of him. Due to their height differe
Aurum stood there with his hands behind his back, looking down at her from a high vantage point. "Didn't you want me dead? Why did you suddenly let go?" she asked. "If you die in my house, how am I supposed to explain it to Gale?"Ivy laughed. "In the end, the person you love most has always been her. You've never loved me, not even a little bit."Aurum responded, "What right do you have to be compared to her?"In Aurum's heart, Gale was always unquestionably the first. No one could surpass her. From childhood to adulthood, the person Aurum loved the most was Gale."Fine, I understand." Ivy took a deep breath, slowly recovering, feeling less miserable than before. "If that's the case, then why are you with me?""She wanted me to be with you. So, I did as she wished."Ivy laughed again. Just because Gale wanted it, he did it—such a pathetic love."Aurum, does that mean you would do anything Gale asked? Even if it meant walking through fire or climbing a mountain of blades?"