Chapter 2004

"Never meet Gale alone again, always keeping a distance of two meters from her."

That was Shawn's only requirement. He was generous enough to give Aurum a last ounce of dignity. Shawn would have ruined him long ago if it were anyone else!

Aurum did not believe it for a moment. "Who are you? I know very well who you are, Shawn. I nearly tainted Gale. Would you let me off so easily?"

"Because you are Gale's friend," Shawn replied simply.

That was Shawn's reason for forgiveness. If it were just their personal vendetta, Shawn would have taken severe action against Aurum, ensuring he had no chance for redemption with violent methods. He was lucky it involved Gale.

The thought of Gale flashed through Shawn's mind like a breath of spring wind, smoothing away all his resentment, anger, and hatred. He had to consider Gale.

"I have no way out now. From the moment I decided to compete with you for Gale, I never considered a peaceful resolution. Either I get her, or I lose her completely!" A