Shawn also knew that Aurum would do everything possible to cover his tracks and leave no evidence behind to avoid being caught red-handed. So, it would come down to who could outsmart who.

Both Shawn and Aurum knew what the other wanted to do, but neither could show it, let alone make it public. Aurum would not be foolish enough to admit it voluntarily. Shawn would not be foolish enough to accuse Aurum without evidence.

Shawn sneered, speaking to himself, "Aurum, Aurum… trying to steal my woma