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Aurum gestured, and the bodyguards stepped back, releasing Ivy. She stood still, glancing at Aurum. Ivy had acted in many roles, experienced numerous characters, and lived different lives through scripts. Almost every director and actor she had worked with praised her for her acting skills, especially her expressive eyes that could convey complex emotions in a few glances, captivating the audience. However, that was acting. When the camera shut off, and the director called cut, she would step out of her role and return to her own life.However, looking at Aurum now, Ivy did not know how to express her emotions. She felt a mix of love and hate, laced with disappointment and disgust. In her heart, Aurum was such a hypocritical and complex person."There's something I've always wanted to ask you. The first time we met, outside the Wood Group, a boy on a skateboard lost control and came rushing toward me, and you saved me..." Ivy said, looking at him."Yes. What about it?""Was it a co
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"I hate him deeply. Apart from acting, no one has ever slapped me. Aurum was the first," Ivy said.She would remember that slap and the pain it brought forever. It hurt her heart and left a scar."I'll take you home first. I'll arrange for bodyguards to follow you around the clock to protect you from any of Aurum's tricks," Shawn said."Thank you, Mr. Wood.""No need to thank me. I should be thanking you. Without you, we wouldn't have that solid evidence. Both Gale and I owe you our gratitude, though she will never know about this."If Gale knew the whole story, she would certainly feel heartbroken over the grievances Ivy had suffered.Ivy gazed at the road ahead. "Are you really going to keep the evidence to yourself, not go public, not tell Gale, and keep her in the dark?""We have no choice. Otherwise, the photos...""I said I don't care. I'm safe now, no longer under Aurum's threat. My life is secured. I'm not afraid of him anymore," Ivy said.Surviving and getting out of
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"Kids shouldn't intervene," Shawn said firmly.Joshua was stunned. When he was needed, he was praised for his actions. Once he was no longer needed, he was dismissed like a child. "Shawn, you can't treat me like this!" Joshua wrapped his arms around Shawn's waist, jumping onto him and clinging like a koala.Shawn looked at him expressionlessly. Joshua just hung there, staring back."I've made significant contributions, haven't I? Haven't I done great things? And now, I don't even have the right to know?" Joshua said."What good is it for a child to know so much?""Maybe I can help! Don't underestimate me. Remember, I was the one who helped deal with Natalie, that bad woman. Today, when Ivy was in danger, it was me who saved her!" Joshua replied proudly.Shawn reached out and scooped Joshua up into his arms. "Yes, indeed. Thanks to you for staying calm and not acting suspiciously, you safely handed me the bugging device. Well done. I commend you."Joshua looked disappointed. "J
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"Mommy is number one, Nicole is second, and Grandpa and Grandma are tied for third, and..." Joshua trailed off.Shawn raised an eyebrow. "I'm not even in the top three?""You... barely make fifth. Fourth is Great Grandpa," Joshua replied. "Just because you bought me a star.""Thank you so much.""You're welcome, Shawn. By this calculation, Uncle Aurum ranks sixth."Shawn let out a cold laugh. "In your heart, he's just behind me.""For now, that's the order. You need to work hard and strive to get into the top three. Keep it up," Joshua said, patting Shawn on the shoulder. Shawn did not even glance at him and walked straight into the living room.Gale watched this scene with amazement. "You two are so oddly affectionate today. Did your relationship suddenly improve?"Joshua eagerly wrapped an arm around Shawn's neck. "We just collaborated on something big!""What big thing?""We..."Shawn suddenly coughed twice."Secret. Can't tell you." Joshua quickly changed his tune.
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Shawn looked at Joshua again. "Now do you understand how I felt when you ranked me fifth?"Fifth was bad enough, but he was so reluctant to even place him there and even ranked Aurum directly behind him. Ha! Now, with Nicole's help, Shawn had taken sweet revenge, delivering a blow that left Joshua reeling.Joshua clutched his chest dramatically, feigning distress. "It's okay, it's okay. Nicole, go on."Nicole blinked, puzzled. "Joshua, is this ranking so hard to accept? Usually, parents are ranked first and second."Nicole tried to comfort him. "If you want to be second in my heart, you can be."A glimmer of hope sparked in Joshua's eyes."Daddy and Mommy can share the first place, and you can be second," Nicole said happily. "How about that?"Joshua was speechless. What was so great about that? He was still behind Shawn.Nicole looked at Shawn, confused. "Daddy, what's wrong with Joshua?"She was a bit uneasy."Nothing. Don't worry about him. So, Nicole, who's fourth in your
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Joshua turned away. "Here we go again with the PDA, hmph! Think of us single folks!"Gale laughed as she leaned into Shawn's embrace. Home felt so warm. This was what a complete and harmonious family looked like. No matter what challenges they faced outside, their home was filled with love and joy. Darkness and hatred had no place in this happy family."Oh, by the way. When you came back, you barely stepped inside before leaving again. Joshua said it was an emergency meeting at the company?" Gale said, lifting her head from Shawn's chest."Yes, that's right.""What was so urgent on a weekend?"Shawn raised an eyebrow. "Mrs. Wood is suddenly curious about my work?""Am I not allowed to care?""Of course, you can. After all, you are the major shareholder of Wood Group. I work for you and have an obligation to report to you anytime. You also have the right to inquire," Shawn replied.Gale laughed and tried to cover his mouth. "You and your smooth talk.""I'm serious." Shawn grasp
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"I even know your bank account password."Gale frowned, feeling uneasy. "Shawn, be honest with me. Stop kidding around. Are you doing this because something happened? Or are you trying to prevent something in the future?" she said, pulling his earlobe gently.Shawn knew that such a sudden move would raise suspicions. Being evasive was not a solution. He glanced at their two children: one watching cartoons, the other tirelessly working on a Rubik's cube. It was a happy and heartwarming scene. Shawn cherished these moments with his family of four. He wanted to enjoy this kind of life forever and feared losing it.Shawn lowered his head onto her shoulder, "The Wood family has always been complex."Gale was taken aback. Since returning to Sea City with the children, she and Shawn had not discussed the Wood family in such seriousness.She asked, "Shawn, your stepmother and your stepbrother no longer pose any threat. Now, the main figures in the Wood family are your father, you, me, a
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She had been indulged for so long that she had developed a slight temper. She could not bear even the slightest grievance now, almost on the verge of tears. This was not the Gale everyone knew. Shawn had spoiled her into becoming pampered and fragile.In the past, Gale had thought being too delicate was not good; she needed to be independent and strong. Now, she realized that being cherished and spoiled for a lifetime was a blessing.Sniffling, Gale forcefully held back her tears. Shawn, of course, noticed the tremor in her voice. His heart clenched painfully. It hurt. Seeing her cry pained him more than anything."Silly..." Shawn kissed her gently on the corner of her eye. "I was just talking hypothetically with you. It's not real.""Hypothetical talk is not allowed!""Do you rely on me that much?" He pinched her nose lightly. "My Galey, you used to never cry so easily. Now, you shed tears at the drop of a hat, you're even more fragile than Nicole.""It's all because you've spoi
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