Shawn also looked at him. The two men locked eyes, confrontational.

Gale kept her head down, not bothering to pay attention to what they were saying.

She just wanted to go home and rest as soon as possible.

Shawn's hand encircled her waist, feeling as steady and hot as a branding iron.

"Let's go, Gale."

"Okay." She replied, glancing at Aurum, "I'm leaving first, bye."

"Goodbye."

Aurum stood at the door of the private room, watching Shawn and Gale leave.

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