Chapter 1993

"Alright, I'll go prepare some tea and snacks."

Aurum tossed the walkie-talkie aside and stood with his hands on his hips, his expression dark and menacing. Ivy watched his back silently, knowing that Aurum was contemplating whether to keep her confined or to take her to see Shawn. He was weighing the pros and cons.

After a while, Aurum turned around, his gaze lingering on her with a meaningful look. "Come here."

Ivy complied.

"Take off your clothes."

She did not move, instead covering her front. "What do you want to do?"

"Do it yourself, or do you need my help?"

"Tell me why you want me to undress first!"

"I will conduct a full body search. What if you're hiding something and give it to Shawn the moment you see him?" Aurum replied.

Aurum had meticulously planned each step to get to where he was today. He could not let everything be ruined by Ivy. Absolutely not!

A body search? Ivy actually felt a sense of relief.

"Fine." She bit her lip. "To prove my innocence, to show tha