"There will be more in the future," Aurum said with a smile."There won't be a next time. I won't let you get away with this forever," Shawn retorted.Aurum shrugged. "You're talking like I've committed some heinous crime."Shawn could not be bothered to argue with Aurum. He had no interest in bickering. Men were confident in their own strength and power. In Shawn's mind, Aurum was always his defeated opponent and would remain so, never able to stir up trouble or take Gale from him.Shawn stepped forward, got into his car, and drove off. Through the rearview mirror, he saw Aurum staring at him."Heh," Shawn sneered, curling his lips. He would soon tear that deceitful mask off Aurum's face.As Shawn's car disappeared from view, Aurum's smile faded. Something was not right. Why would Shawn come to the hospital alone, without bodyguards or assistants? Given his status, he was always surrounded by people, especially in a place as specific as a hospital. Unless there was something Sha

The lawyer left Shawn's office, his face spelled shock and confusion. Just as he opened the door, Joe appeared, about to enter."Joe, hey," the lawyer greeted, stepping aside."What did he call you here for today?" Joe casually asked."Uh... Joe, you can ask Mr. Wood about that. I've got something else to attend to. Gotta go."Joe glanced at the lawyer's retreating figure and raised an eyebrow. The lawyer was always composed and meticulous. What could Shawn have said to stun him like that?"Spill it. You don't usually drag me out of meetings. What's the matter?" Joe said, sprawling into a chair.Shawn looked at him and suddenly smirked. "I can tell things have been going well for you lately. Spring in your step, all smiles.""Ah, the honeymoon phase. You've been through it too."That triggered a distant memory in Shawn. Honeymoon phase? He and Gale went straight from marriage; where was there time for a honeymoon phase? There was only the phase where he realized he loved Gale

"If there's no problem, I'm outta here!" Joe slapped the armrest of his chair. "Can't stand hanging around here listening to your nonsense!"He stood up, casting several suspicious glances at Shawn. "Are you sure you're okay?""Do you really wish something was wrong with me?""Not really. Just feel like you're acting weird today."Shawn took a sip of his coffee. "Do I need to send you out of the country again to make me seem normal?"Joe immediately headed for the door. No way he was going there again! Once was more than enough!Back in the CEO's office, silence resumed. Shawn sat in his chair, unmoving, as if frozen in place.Truth be told, he was not sure what he was doing. He really was not feeling normal. Since returning from the hospital, Shawn had this strong sense of unease, as if something was about to happen. Maybe it was the persistent coughing up blood that was making him anxious.Shawn summoned his lawyer and transferred all his shares to Gale, ensuring her unpara

"Some TV would be nice; any will do. Stop being picky, or there won't be any TV left to watch!"Gale chuckled in disbelief. "You guys really adore Ivy that much? Can't see her in person, but you'll let her take over the TV?"Joshua nodded earnestly. "Because she's pretty! Watching beautiful women keeps us happy, right, Daddy?"Shawn was puzzled at how Joshua directed the question to him. He was married and could not dare to look at other women. Besides, in his eyes, Gale was the most beautiful!Gale could not help but laugh. "Fine, fine, watch away. But once I turn on the TV, whatever I pick, we watch. Any objections?" she said.Joshua and Nicole chimed in unison, "No objections!"The minor disagreement was finally peacefully resolved. Once the TV was on, the kids instantly quieted down, totally absorbed in their show.Nicole squeezed in a question during a break. "Mommy, Daddy, when are we seeing Ivy again?""Didn't we just see her a few days ago?""I know we did, but I mean,

"I am the same as them.""What could you possibly... uh..." Paul suddenly froze; realization dawned on him.Joshua grinned broadly. "How can you blind to be who I am!"Nicole interjected, "Joshua, it's our first time here, so it's normal they don't know us."Paul was sweating bullets now. This little brat he'd looked down upon turned out to be the young master of the Wood family, the future CEO of Wood Group, and heir to the Wood fortune! Oh no, how unlucky could he get?"Yeah, yeah, Ms. Nicole understands. It was my mistake not to recognize the young master, and I treated him like an extra! I'm so stupid, ha ha ha, I'm doomed!" Paul stammered.As he spoke, Paul quickly grabbed the walkie-talkie and handed it over to Joshua."Everything here is yours to play with. Whatever you want, it's yours!"Joshua did not take it, letting the walkie-talkie drop to the floor with a loud "thud.""I'm not interested anymore." Joshua shrugged. "You keep it for yourself."He coolly crossed hi