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
In the dirty and messy backyard of Sea City mental hospital, Gale Warm stared at the meat and bones in front of the stray dog.She had not eaten for three days and would starve to death if that continued. In order to survive, she had to grab food from the dog's mouth!Ever since Shawn Wood threw her here two years ago, the only thing on her mind every single day was to survive.The Wood family is the wealthiest family in Sea City, and Shawn was the heir to the Wood family, which made him the most powerful man in Sea City.Gale still remembered how Shawn Wood strangled her neck desperately, staring fiercely at her, saying, "I want you to suffer for the rest of your life. You won't be able to beg for death. You will pay it all back what the Warm family owes me!"The more miserable she was, the more satisfied Shawn Wood was.Two years ago, Shawn's father had a car accident and was seriously injured. He was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment due to his critical condition.
What?!Shawn picked her up with his big hands and threw her in the car.Gale retreated into the corner in horror. "Who are you going to marry me to... No, let me go..."She was a person, a living person, not an object to be sent around.He squeezed her chin and said, "I can give you to anyone I want. You have no choice."Gale wanted to cry, but she was afraid of annoying him, so tears were held back.Looking at Gale's clear eyes, which are full of tears, he felt a moment of pity.No, how could he be soft-hearted to the enemy's daughter, it's ridiculous!Shawn regained his indifference and tugged at his tie irritably.She grabbed hold of his shirt cuffs with her white and tender hands."Please, don't..." Gale's tears fell on the back of his hand. "Anything but that. Please don't ruin me like this..."This was her first time begging him, and she had no idea if it would work.Her voice reminded her of the woman from last night.There were some similarities!But... how could
Boom!Shawn smashed the phone and furrowed his brows. "Go after her immediately! She can't have run far!"Temperley Hall was brightly lit that night, with vehicles and people coming in and out.Gale hid in the filthy sewers to escape the pursuit of Shawn's men.Taking advantage of the chaos, she ran down the mountain and went straight to the prison to see her father."Father...""Gale! You're still alive!" Peter was very excited and burst into tears. "I thought you...""Dad, I came here to ask you about the truth of Chairman Wood's death?""I don't know either, but I'm quite sure that the medicine I used was right! Gale, do you trust me?""I believe it." Gale bit her lower lip late and nodded.So, Peter was wronged.She never owed Shawn, let alone atonement!"We were framed, but the matter is a foregone conclusion and can't be changed..." Peter sighed and said, "Gale, you have to protect yourself."Gale held the microphone and looked firmly at Peter across from the glass.