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She promised Nicole, after all.She and Nicole came to the scene and sat under the stage to watch Joshua's performance. Joshua was also very happy, more motivated, and raised his head arrogantly, proudly, and confidently!In the family area."Joshua, come on!""You're the best!""We're waiting for you to win the championship!"Nicole was so excited that she even bought a fluorescent stick and kept waving it for Joshua.After Joshua saw it on stage, he made a face at her.Looking at the interaction between the two children, Gale showed a rare sincere smile.Joshua and Nicole will always be her happiness!It was all her hope!There are three rows in the family area.Gale and Nicole sat in the last row as other parents took all the good seats.Parents who could afford to send their children to learn piano and who could participate in competitions and enter the finals by virtue of their strength usually have families that are either rich or have status.Therefore, the parents
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They all attacked Gale together…"You talk too big, Joshua's mom.""The competition has just started. How can you be sure that your son can win the championship?""Cows will fly then.""It's funny. Can a three-year-old kid beat everyone?""Exactly. My son has won third place in the piano competition in the southern region! What is your son to him?"Everyone started attacking Gale to vent their anger.Why did Joshua get all the limelight?It was obvious that their family was inferior to others in every way, and they looked poor at first glance!They must be taught a lesson!Gale was neither humble nor overbearing.She looked calm and did not pay attention to these people at all.The only thing she was worried about was that it would cause a psychological shadow on Nicole."Nicole, Mommy is a little thirsty. Can you buy a bottle of water at the door? Don't go too far," Gale said."Mommy...""Go. I'll be here."Nicole nodded, took the money, and went obediently.As soon a
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They were even more intrigued now.The middle-aged woman next to her said, "Okay, let's gamble!" Gale agreed without changing her expression, looking very calm. "Okay. Well, if Joshua wins the championship, each of you will give one thousand dollars. If he doesn't win...I'll give you one thousand dollars each!""Such a small bet. Why are you looking down at us." "Yes.""Gamble more."Gale laughed.They were sending free money to her.All right, then accept it!Anyway, she had to pay a lot of medical expenses."Then you can say as much as you want. I can do it," Gale replied."Everyone... five thousand dollars!"She replied, "Okay."Seeing her so happy, the parents looked confused."Don't play tricks, Joshua's mom! There is no evidence for what you say… You have to sign a contract!"Gale played on.Not only had she written, signed, and pressed her fingerprint on the contract, but she also asked the parents who participated in the bet to sign.In this way, when the com
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The host passionately introduced, "The next player is the younger participant in this competition. He's only three-years-old, but he has managed to stand out from the many contestants and attracted a lot of attention. He's called a piano genius that comes out only once every century!""He's a favorite to win it all and is the dark horse of this tournament. What will he do after this? Let's wait and see.""Come, let's give the warmest applause and welcome, Joshua Warm!" Everyone started to applaud loudly. Under the lights, Joshua wore a suit and tie as he earnestly walked toward the piano.He sat on the bench and placed his hands on the white and black keys.Joshua took a deep breath before he looked at the host and nodded.The lights on the stage slowly dimmed, and only he was left illuminated.He looked incredibly pure.As the first note was heard from Joshua's fingertips, everyone below the stage exclaimed.Quite a few judges even stood up with looks of excitement and app
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It was as if he lived for the stage and for the piano!The crowd at the plaza could not resist clapping for him, even though they were looking at a screen."Whose son is this? What a genius.""If I were his mother, I'd probably even be smiling in my sleep."I really want to pinch his face.""Boohoo, I really want to get married and have a child now."Shawn said, "I'm really starting to wonder who his mother is. What kind of amazing woman managed to raise such an excellent son."Joe had a serious look on his face, unable to smile at all. He was in no mood to enjoy that difficult piano performance.It was because he felt like the little boy looked a lot like Shawn from certain angles!They were incredibly alike!It even made Joe wonder if he was Shawn's long-lost son.They were so alike that Joe wanted to pay a visit to the old Wood residence to ask Lucas for Shawn's younger pictures. He wanted to compare them with this little boy!However, Joe forgot about that idea.Gale w
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No one dared to say anything around them.Those who had worked together to bully Gale had completely forgotten all about it.Just thinking about the prize money she would get, Gale was even happier. They were going to get both money and reputation!It had been so long, and there was finally some good news for the whole family!"Alright, alright. Judges, please don't get too excited for now. Let's allow Joshua to rest first. As for becoming a student… You can talk about it after the tournament," the host said.Joshua suddenly raised his hand.The host knelt down and passed the microphone over. "Come, Joshua has something to say.""Thank you, judges, for your favor, but I don't want to affect the later contestants. Let's finish the tournament fairly first. Thank you," Joshua saidHe bowed before leaving the stage in a cool manner.The contestants after Joshua were under a lot of pressure.That was because no one could play a song better than his!It was the hardest song in t
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They started to mock Gale coldly again.Gale did not bother with them. Instead, she frowned as she looked over at Joshua.He furrowed his little eyebrows a bit, but he still maintained his natural composure.At that moment, the screen showed all the audience votes.The votes were rapidly increasing.Joshua was firmly in the first place.Gale quickly calculated in her head. The judges' score took up seventy percent of the points, so being 0.1 points lower, how much would Joshua need in terms of votes to secure first place?She was quite anxious, so her mind did not work as well as it usually did.Before Gale could finish calculating, Nicole suddenly pointed at the screen and shouted, "Mommy, look!" She saw the number of votes behind Joshua's name rapidly increasing.Before a minute passed, Joshua's votes had already exceeded the votes the second place got by three times! He was firmly in the first place!The voting period was already counting down."Ten, nine, eight, seve
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He already knew he would win the tournament anyway.It was something completely within his expectations.Gale let out a slight smile at his son's cool expression. However, she felt a pang in her heart.He was so much like Shawn.The two of them were so alike. They were never surprised by anything. No matter what, they were always calm. It was as if nothing could shake their hearts.Why are you acting so cool for?! Brat, you can cheer and shout. You're the champion! That was what went through Gale's mind."Alright, everyone, let's listen to what Joshua has to say as the champion."Taking the mic, Joshua said coolly, "Thank you, everyone. Thank you for all those big brothers, big sisters, aunties, uncles, grandpas and grandmas who voted for me."The host said, "You can tell us how you feel about becoming the champion.""Oh, I have nothing to say. I already knew I would win anyway," Joshua answered.Those words were so arrogant.They were even more arrogant than how Gale had
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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"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
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"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
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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
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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
