Gale could do it, but that was because she was the woman Shawn was head over heels in love with!They were not the same!Summer's temper would get her into trouble one day, and he would not be able to save her!"The employees who took part in the making of the ring and the announcement will all receive double overtime pay as compensation," Shawn said."It's so hard to guess what you're thinking, Mr. Wood. One moment, you want to give Mrs. Wood the most romantic experience in the city, and the other moment, you decide to stop it. What happened? Did you get a new lover?"Joe really wanted to shut Summer up.The whole meeting room was completely silent.Shawn calmly answered, "There's no new lover. I've always loved the same person."It had been Gale from the start and was Gale now. It would be Gale in the future as well.It would never change."Hahaha…" Joe immediately took over. "Mr. Wood, you really are a man among men. It's hard to find someone so single-mindedly loyal!"Su
It was the women's washroom! Why was he there?!Shawn calmly stood behind her. "Do you need help?""Shawn!" Gale could not take it and yelled, "You followed me in the morning, and you're following me into the washroom now. Are you a pervert?!" "I'm your husband."She clenched her teeth. "Don't forget, we signed a divorce agreement! When the time comes, it'll come into effect!"Shawn walked towards her. "Don't forget, before the divorce agreement is up, we're still husband and wife." "You…"Shawn walked closer, and Gale was forced to retreat until her back was against the sink.Shawn easily grabbed her and pulled her into his arms by the waist. "Galey."That night, when she was looking up at the balcony, he had called out to her soundlessly like that.At that moment, she heard it clearly.An indescribable feeling crept up into her head.Galey.Ha…"I have a proper name," Gale said."Has no one ever called you that?"Even though she did not want to admit it, she still a
"Don't look at me like that. I'm speaking the truth. Shawn, I'm a human. A living human with freedom. You can't control me like that!" Gale answered.He was even bothered by her talking to a male colleague. What was going through his mind? Why was he so strict?! "I just care…When I see you being so friendly with others, I get jealous and envious," Shawn said gently.He wanted to be more open-minded, but he could not.Shawn had always been someone who got what he wanted. He would eventually own everything he had his eyes on.Similarly, anyone who looked at the woman he loved deserved the death sentence!"I was just talking to him. It's not like I like him! Can you stop being so jealous?!" Gale answered. Shawn asked, "Then who do you like?"It was suddenly quiet."Galey, do you like me? Has your heart moved for me? Even if it's just a little." Shawn asked.Gale averted her gaze, not looking at him."If you don't answer, then I'll take it as a yes."Gale immediately said a
"Really?"Sam answered, "Yes, since Mr. Wood is coming back, I'll follow him."So that was what happened.Gale clutched her phone tightly. "Does he suspect anything?"Sam said, "No, I have a good relationship with him, so he doesn't really have his guard up. Also, he's just a rich kid who loves to drink and play around. He doesn't have Shawn's skills or abilities at all.""Take care of yourself. I'll wait for you.""Gale, even though I know it's not the right time to ask you this, I still want to hear your thoughts. When the truth is revealed, will you leave Shawn completely?" Sam asked."I will," Gale answered without any hesitation.Sam was silent.After more than ten seconds, Sam answered, "Let's uncover the truth first. Wait for me."Gale hung up.The death of Shawn's father had always been the source of all the conflict between the Warm and Wood families.As long as that riddle was not unraveled, she would not have a good time ahead of her.Soon, soon. There was just
Shawn frowned, making sure again that Gale was not among the passengers that got off!He immediately stepped on the gas and hurried after the bus.The Ferrari's engines roared, and it sped forward incredibly quickly!Shawn turned the steering wheel and drifted the car beautifully, stopping in front of the bus stop.The driver immediately stopped the bus.That car was far too expensive, and he could not afford to run into it!Shawn got out of the car."W…What are you trying to do?" The driver was stunned as he looked at Shawn, who came in through the window.Shawn's gaze swept across the bus, but he did not see any trace of Gale!He had clearly seen her get on that bus, so when did she disappear?Shawn looked at the driver coldly and said, "The surveillance. Show me the surveillance footage right now!"The driver answered, "I don't have the clearance for that. If you want to look at the footage, you'll have to go to our company.""What a load of crap!" Shawn cursed before he
Gale looked down and saw that it was a rat!It was a massive one!Thankfully, Gale had already gotten used to sights like that in the mental hospital. So, she was not scared at all.What she was more worried about was who had kidnapped her!"Is there anyone? Is anyone here? Say something!" Gale started to knock on the wall.Who had she offended?Who would kidnap her?Normally, only Susan would hate her so much.However, Susan was whipped until her whole body was covered with blood. She had been thrown into the mental hospital to fend for herself with the dean. She had no way of doing this.As Gale was thinking about it, the cellar door suddenly opened.A rough man's voice was heard. "Shut up, just stay there quietly! If you shout anymore, I'll cut off your tongue!""Who are you?""That's got nothing to do with you. Just stay here obediently, and you'll suffer less!"Gale looked up and tried to work out what that person looked like.With a slam, the door was shut again.T
Susan raised her hand to touch her face. "Shawn gave me to the men. How else could I survive?! I had to make them hate me and not touch me, so I had to carve my face apart so they would be disgusted just looking at it!"She looked incredibly fierce, looking like she wanted to rip Gale apart!"How did you escape?" Gale asked."Haha, you don't have to care about that. Gale, you ruined everything for me. I'll make sure you suffer for it!" Susan answered."You did all this to yourself. Why are you blaming it on me?!""It was you! It was you!" Susan sounded like she was crazy. "I know that I'm out of options. Shawn won't let me die, but he'll make sure I suffer a fate worse than death! So I'll make sure to drag you down with me!""Hahaha, since Shawn loves you so much, I'll kill you! I'll make sure he'll never get the love he wants, that he'll lose you forever! If we're all dead, he won't be able to live happily!""Just wait, Gale. I'll call Shawn right now. He'll come to save you ve
She did it!"As expected of you, Mr. Wood, you're so smart. You got it straight away! That's right, I have Gale. Mr. Wood, how do you think I should deal with her?" Susan answered.Shawn coldly said, "You dare?!""Mr. Wood, please know your place. You should be begging me for mercy right now. How could you talk to me in this tone?""Hahaha, I'm already planning on dying myself. Why would I care about anyone else? My father is a complete cripple right now, and you should just let him die! Death would be a relief!"Shawn's expression sank.Susan was already out of options. She no longer cared about her well being.Since he could not power his way through, he would have to try a softer approach and talk to her slowly.He needed to stall for time for the moment!"What do you want? Give me your conditions! I'll agree to them all!" Shawn asked."Me? I want money. I want to live."He agreed without even thinking about it. "Of course."The first thing he needed to do at that moment
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
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
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
“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
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
"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
"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
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
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