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"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
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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?"
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"My selfless dedication and my efforts were all for paving the way for her and Shawn's relationship. It was like I was made to personally deliver Gale to Shawn! I watched her give birth, watched her raise the child alone, and then watched her return to Shawn with the child! I was a fool!"He could not go on like this. He needed a reward for all his effort.After listening to him, Ivy burst into laughter, tears streaming down her face, her body swaying."Yes, Aurum, you did indeed give a lot to Gale before, selflessly, as long as she was safe and happy. However, you forgot one crucial point!"Aurum frowned deeply. "What point?""At that time, you were engaged to someone else!" Ivy hit the crux of the matter. "You were engaged to Natalie. You knew you could only marry her, so you understood that your efforts for Gale wouldn't result in anything, nor could they. You couldn't have your cake and eat it too!"Even if she had agreed, Gale would never agree to be your mistress!"Oh, Aur
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"Just a warning," Aurum replied coldly. "Ivy, you've deceived me, yet you can still stand here unharmed. That's already me showing you mercy.""I deceived you? What about you? What did you do? You handed me over to that filthy man, Paul!" Ivy shot back, her voice trembling with anger. Ivy had pieced together the whole incident, understanding clearly what had happened. She and Gale had been drugged while Aurum and Paul remained sober. Aurum took Gale away, and Paul took her. Would Paul have dared to take her without Aurum's approval?"Does it matter to you?" Aurum suddenly laughed. "Ivy, let me tell you something. I don't care. You were unconscious and unaware; you don't even remember what Paul did to you. When you woke up, it was all over.""You didn't lose your purity, so of course, you can say such heartless things!""I'm just stating facts. Do you know how much I don't care?" Aurum looked at her, his eyes suddenly filled with a strange tenderness. "Ivy, I can marry you."She
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All Aurum ever did was hurt and used her, draining her of dignity again and again.Aurum gripped Ivy's shoulders. "Let's stop playing games. Marry me, and we'll fight together."She stared at him blankly. "Fight?""Yes. As long as you keep everything a secret, I can marry you and promise you a lifetime of wealth and glory.""Oh, and, switch sides. From now on, he is our mutual enemy. We are teammates and, more importantly, husband and wife," Aurum added.Ivy finally understood that Aurum wanted to marry her to keep her quiet. He was trying to win her over because she was the one closest to the truth. Aurum was still afraid that Gale would discover his true nature."What if… I won't marry you?" Ivy asked.Aurum laughed and leaned in close to her ear. "Loss the battle, win the war." It was a clear threat."I'll give you five minutes." Aurum stepped back, raising his wrist to look at his watch. "Take some time to think about it."He started the timer. Ivy stood there, stunned.S
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"I am willing to marry you."Aurum smiled and asked, "Really?""As long as you legally marry me." Ivy nodded. "The status of Mrs. Lefting is indeed too tempting.""Good that you understand."Aurum burst out into laughter. It was a deep, booming laugh that echoed throughout the room."Come here. It seems you are sensible and a smart person," Aurum beckoned. Ivy walked over as he wished. He reached out, letting her sit on his lap, lifted her chin, and scrutinized her closely."Beautiful, truly beautiful, enough to make a man lose his mind and itch with desire. But alas, tainted. So regrettable," Aurum said.Ivy retorted, "Do you regret that Paul had me first?""A bit. But it's already happened and can't be changed. Let it be."After all, he could not possibly touch Ivy.He truly had not made up his mind about marrying her. It was just an empty promise, not like they required a marriage certificate immediately. The most important thing for now was to keep Ivy calm and appeased
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"Fine. Go ahead, let me die by your hand! You're truly a coward, too weak to even admit your own failures. So what if you didn't get Gale? Is that really such a disgrace to you?" she said."Shut up!""I insist on speaking!"Only by getting Aurum to admit the truth himself would Ivy have a strong piece of evidence. She had to force him to confess tonight.Ivy laughed coldly. "You want to win me over but won't say a single honest thing. Aurum, do you really think this will make me loyal and devoted to you?""Why are you so interested in whether I touched Gale or not?"Ivy gritted her teeth and answered, "Because I want to know if I'm the only one who was defiled! Was I the only one who suffered this humiliation? Is Gale still pure?""If she is, then I'm the biggest victim. Clearly, you were targeting her, yet I became the sacrificial lamb!""If she's not pure, then why should she get everything? She's been with you, and Shawn still loves and cherishes her. Why?"Ivy's face was f
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Ivy bit her lip. "Are we not filming the movie anymore?""We can shoot other scenes first and film yours later!""Aurum!"Ivy chased after him, trying to prevent him from closing the door. She did not want to be trapped in his house. She grabbed the doorknob, pulling with all her might. "I've listened to you, isn't that enough? If you're not reassured, you can have someone monitor me 24/7!""Of course, I'll monitor you and control your every move in the future, but that's for later. Right now, you must stay here!"With a loud bang, the door was shut. Ivy desperately shook the doorknob, but it was useless. She was being kept in the study by Aurum.The study was a place full of secrets, company documents, files, contracts, so it was heavily monitored. Several surveillance cameras were watching her every move.The windows were sealed tight, leaving no escape. She could only stay here."What to do, what to do. I can't stay trapped here... who knows what other methods Aurum will use
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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
