Shawn was expressionless. "Am I so scary?""Can't you tell from her expression?"Peach coughed. "Mr. Wood, let's talk about work..."She did not have the guts to tease and joke with Shawn.Every time after chatting about work, she wished she could wipe the soles of her feet with oil and quickly disappear from Shawn's eyes!Peach could not say why, but it might be from the fear and awe that came from his bones.Shawn's aura was too strong.She often thought that a gentle and kind person like Gale was completely incompatible with a cold man like Mr. Wood."Speak." Shawn shook the wine glass in his hand.Peach was still very capable when it came to her work. "I checked the relevant information about this brand two days ago, Florei. They mainly focus on the lower income people, and the most expensive ones are not more than five hundred dollars. Naturally, the materials used are not authentic, and silver and moissanite are used as raw materials.""But because Flore's design is nov
She swiped the screen and suddenly said, "Ah, I see!"Peach was stunned for two seconds and looked at Shawn. "Mr. Wood...""Give it to me straight, who does it look like?"That name was hovering on his lips, but Peach dared not say it.She felt that she was so innocent and naive!However, Shawn persisted, "Speak!"Peach swallowed and answered, "Florei's style is really similar to Gale's."As she spoke, Peach shrank her neck and quickly hid behind Summer.'Summer, help!'Shawn glanced at Joe and Summer. "You guys think the same way.""Eh..."Cough..."It is really similar. I have read Gale's design drafts, especially the ones she hand-painted many times."Shawn was very familiar with Gale's jewelry design style.He originally thought that no one would be able to design such expensive and shining jewelry after she died.Unexpectedly, the birth of Florei made him see her shadow in these products!What a wonderful world.There is a person, like Gale, in the jewelry design
"Enough. Go and find out who this designer is," Shawn said."Sure."Joe kept muttering in his heart, always feeling that something was wrong, but he could not put the finger on it."Okay. I will do it, but if people don't want to come, you can't blame me," Joe replied.Shawn raised his eyebrows slightly. "Who would give up the invitation to join the Wood Group and stay in Florei? Such a small company?""What if they just don't come?""She will come." Shawn took a deep sip of red wine.High salary, high benefits, what else could she want? He did not believe that this designer could not be tempted!Joe rubbed his nose, and glanced at Peach's phone screen, which stayed on Florei's sales page.Could it be...Was it really designed by Gale?It should not be such a coincidence, right?Shawn casually raised his wrist and glanced at the time.It was getting late.It was time for him to go.Putting down his wine glass, Shawn stuffed his hand into his trousers pocket naturally.
Shawn pursed his lips deeply but did not say anything."Thank you," the server thanked, raised her head timidly, and took a quick look at Shawn.Then, she quickly withdrew her gaze, squatted on the ground, and cleaned up the mess all over the floor.Suddenly… the slender fingers grabbed her wrist and pulled her up from the ground!The server exclaimed, "Mr. Wood...What are you doing?""Stand up.""I...""Raise your head!" Shawn raised his voice, with a hint of impatience.The server flinched, then slowly raised her head. Her eyes moved up from Shawn's chest and finally fell into his deep eyes.Shawn stared at her.The server trembled even more, lowering her head again."Don't move!" Shawn said harshly.The server could only look at him.The sudden occurrence of such an accident naturally attracted the attention of the audience.Next to him, Joe was shocked when he saw the server's face as if he had seen a ghost.Joe pointed at her with trembling hands. "Who are you!"Sha
Fortunately, Joe was beside her and quickly reached out to support her. "Be careful!"However, Shawn did not even look her way, only focusing on 'Gale' in front of him.He asked cautiously, "Gale, where does it hurt? Are you injured?" The server shook her head. "It's okay.""Let's go, I'll take you home. Let's go back home. We'll never be apart again. I'll give you whatever you want!" Shawn said.He held the server's hand, clasped his fingers tightly, and a long-lost smile appeared on the corner of his mouth!In his eyes, there was no room for other people anymore!After Summer stood firm, she stomped her feet angrily. "Shawn! This woman is not Gale!"Shawn just took a step, and when he heard this sentence, his face changed quickly. "What nonsense are you talking about!""Do you have eyes? Can't you recognize Gale? Take a closer look!"Although Summer also hoped that the server in front of her was Gale, she could not lie to herself.No one was Gale.Even if they looked ali
Soon, both he and the server disappeared at the door of the banquet."No, I can't accept it!" Summer picked up her skirt and ran out in high heels. "I don't allow a woman who came out of nowhere with a face similar to Gale's to pretend to be her." Shawn deserved the guilt, and she did not deserve treatment that should belong to Gale!Joe wanted to hold her back but was a step too late.Summer ran fast."Shit!" Joe also quickly caught up.The elevator was already going down.Summer was so aggressive that she simply ran down the stairs!She ran out of the hotel just as Shawn's car started and drove away slowly.Through the car window, one can see that the server is sitting on the co-pilot, acting like a hostess.Shawn drove the car himself!Summer was out of breath. "Hurry up, Joe. Where is your car? Hurry up!" "What are you doing?"Summer said, "Stopping Shawn! Do you want to sit and watch? He found a substitute like Gale. Is he obsessed with her?"Joe was silent.Summe
As long as she could win Shawn over, her prosperity and wealth in this life would be secure!She would not need to be a waitress anymore.Everyone in Sea City must give her the respect she deserves!Shawn lowered his head deeply, looked at Winnie's hand, and stared straight at it. "Take it away."Winnie was startled and quickly withdrew it.Did he not like people touching him?Not even her?Obviously... Her face was the best weapon! Could Shawn refuse her face?Shawn opened the car door and said, "You can't touch me without my permission. Follow me."He walked in front with his long legs, and Winnie trotted to keep up."Mr. Wood, you are back." The housekeeper came forward to greet him, and took the car keys and coat.When he saw Winnie behind him, the housekeeper froze. "This… is..."Shawn did not make a sound and pulled his tie slowly.The housekeeper stared at Winnie for a while and then asked, "Mr. Wood, who is this?""Who do you think she is?" The housekeeper looke
Shawn did not want to hear her voice. "Shut up!"Winnie could only stand quietly on the spot like a puppet.Shawn placed the crown on her head.Ambilight.Beautiful.Not everyone had the opportunity to wear such a precious and dazzling crown!Just as Winnie was about to raise her head, Shawn immediately stopped her. "Don't move!"She felt aggrieved, but she did not dare to resist Shawn, so she could only maintain this posture stiffly.She stood naked in front of him, but he was not moved!What was Shawn's purpose in bringing her back to Temperley Hall?The rough fingertips landed on her cheeks and then down before slightly raising her chin."You know, you are most like her when you are silent."Once Winnie opened her mouth or made any expressions or movements, she reminded Shawn that the woman in front of her was a fake. She just looked like Gale.The facial features could be similar, but the temperament and charm would not be similar."It's impossible for her to take off
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