Ivy's heart trembled uncontrollably.

She knew it could not be this simple. She knew there was a catch, but she always found herself moved by Aurum's words.

"That's too fast." Ivy shook her head. "Let's take it slow."

"See, I'm willing to marry, but you're not willing to be wed."

Ivy leaned into his chest, listening to his steady, powerful heartbeat.

"We have plenty of time. If the love is long-lasting, why worry about the morning and evening?" Ivy said.

However, the reality was her time with Aurum was diminishing. Ivy closed her eyes. She gave herself five minutes to indulge. Aurum quietly held her without speaking.

It was actually a beautiful moment.

After five minutes, Ivy pushed him away. "I should get back to the hotel. I have scenes early tomorrow morning."

"Not staying the night?"

When a man asks a woman to stay the night, everyone understands what that means.

"No."

Aurum did not let go. "I can take you back and make sure you don't miss your shoot. If it really doesn'