Chapter 2006

His fingernail grazed Ivy's cheek. "What if I ruin this pretty face of hers? How about that?"

Ivy showed no expression.

Shawn did not feel threatened either. "By ruining her, you're also ruining yourself. Do you think Gale won't notice the scars on her face? How will you explain that?"

"Stop using Gale to pressure me!"

"I never need to use my woman to suppress others! I'm just reminding you that every wrong step you take now is hurting Gale, ruining her trust and feelings for you!" Shawn responded with overwhelming authority.

"Does she have feelings for me?"

"Friendship is still a feeling and familial affection is even more so."

Aurum fell silent, thinking.

Indeed, holding Ivy hostage was not a long-term solution. Ivy had already revealed her stance. She was on Shawn's side and would not be used by Aurum. Keeping her for another day would only count for another day. What about after that? What would happen next?

Was he supposed to just watch Shawn hand over the recordings to G