Her relief lasted only two seconds. As she exited, Ivy looked up and saw two tall bodyguards standing firmly at the door. "Ms. Park, please come back.""I... ""Please come back." The bodyguards pushed her back into the study and closed the door behind her.Ivy took a few steps back, stumbled, and fell to the floor. She tried to get up again but found herself without strength. Cold sweat broke out on her back, one wave after another."The ground is cold and dirty." Aurum walked over, extending his hand toward her. "Come, Ivy, let me help you up."He was so gentle. However, Ivy only felt colder and more afraid of what was to come.After hesitating for a few seconds, she reluctantly placed her hand in his palm. Aurum gently pulled her up from the ground. She bumped into his embrace.However, before Ivy could react, Aurum abruptly grabbed her by the neck."I'm not patient enough to continue this charade with you..." Aurum's true face was fully exposed. "Ivy, I really underestima
She had thought too much. Who knew, Aurum's ruthlessness was far beyond what she could have imagined."Ivy!" Aurum's voice suddenly rang in her ears. "Do you really want to die?"She could not speak and could only nod very lightly...To die would not be so bad. She had not obtained the evidence and instead had let Aurum catch her. Ivy finally understood why Shawn had reminded her to prioritize her safety above all else.It turned out Aurum was truly capable of being ruthless.Shawn had long seen through Aurum's nature, but Ivy had still harbored naive fantasies!However, at this moment, Ivy remembered something. Shawn had given her a distress device to carry with her whenever she was with Aurum.This distress device was connected to Shawn's phone. As soon as Ivy pressed it, Shawn would immediately receive the signal. She still had a chance.Ivy struggled to remember where she had placed the device. All of a sudden, she remembered that it was placed in a hidden pocket on the out
"Ivy, I gave you the distress signal device to use, not to keep as a decoration. Aurum is not worth your sympathy. Any hope you place in him will only lead to utter despair for you!" Shawn muttered to himself.However, the phone remained silent, without any sounds or messages.Ivy had not called for help, and Shawn could not rashly storm into Aurum's home.All he could do was wait.He hoped Ivy could keep herself safe. Revenge was important, but life was even more precious.With a creak, the bathroom door opened. Gale emerged, drying her hair as she walked out."What are you looking at?" She followed Shawn's gaze to the phone. "Are you waiting for someone's call?"He was staring at the phone with such a grave expression, as if something big was about to happen.Shawn denied, naturally walking to her side and taking over the towel to dry her hair, "Nothing. Blow it dry before sleeping, or you'll get a headache."Gale obediently stood in front of him. Due to their height differe
In the dirty and messy backyard of Sea City mental hospital, Gale Warm stared at the meat and bones in front of the stray dog.She had not eaten for three days and would starve to death if that continued. In order to survive, she had to grab food from the dog's mouth!Ever since Shawn Wood threw her here two years ago, the only thing on her mind every single day was to survive.The Wood family is the wealthiest family in Sea City, and Shawn was the heir to the Wood family, which made him the most powerful man in Sea City.Gale still remembered how Shawn Wood strangled her neck desperately, staring fiercely at her, saying, "I want you to suffer for the rest of your life. You won't be able to beg for death. You will pay it all back what the Warm family owes me!"The more miserable she was, the more satisfied Shawn Wood was.Two years ago, Shawn's father had a car accident and was seriously injured. He was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment due to his critical condition.
What?!Shawn picked her up with his big hands and threw her in the car.Gale retreated into the corner in horror. "Who are you going to marry me to... No, let me go..."She was a person, a living person, not an object to be sent around.He squeezed her chin and said, "I can give you to anyone I want. You have no choice."Gale wanted to cry, but she was afraid of annoying him, so tears were held back.Looking at Gale's clear eyes, which are full of tears, he felt a moment of pity.No, how could he be soft-hearted to the enemy's daughter, it's ridiculous!Shawn regained his indifference and tugged at his tie irritably.She grabbed hold of his shirt cuffs with her white and tender hands."Please, don't..." Gale's tears fell on the back of his hand. "Anything but that. Please don't ruin me like this..."This was her first time begging him, and she had no idea if it would work.Her voice reminded her of the woman from last night.There were some similarities!But... how could
Boom!Shawn smashed the phone and furrowed his brows. "Go after her immediately! She can't have run far!"Temperley Hall was brightly lit that night, with vehicles and people coming in and out.Gale hid in the filthy sewers to escape the pursuit of Shawn's men.Taking advantage of the chaos, she ran down the mountain and went straight to the prison to see her father."Father...""Gale! You're still alive!" Peter was very excited and burst into tears. "I thought you...""Dad, I came here to ask you about the truth of Chairman Wood's death?""I don't know either, but I'm quite sure that the medicine I used was right! Gale, do you trust me?""I believe it." Gale bit her lower lip late and nodded.So, Peter was wronged.She never owed Shawn, let alone atonement!"We were framed, but the matter is a foregone conclusion and can't be changed..." Peter sighed and said, "Gale, you have to protect yourself."Gale held the microphone and looked firmly at Peter across from the glass.
Jenny rushed into the building.Her aunt, Paula, broke the news of Shawn's marriage to her!She wanted to come and see who the vixen was.She must scratch her face, violently rip off her hair, strip her clothes, and throw them on the street!Jenny walked fast in high heels and completely ignored the fact that the floor had been mopped recently. She slipped on the wet floor and almost fell.Jenny screamed, "Ah!! Which one of you blind b*tches wants to hurt me!"The employees of Wood Group knew Jenny was unruly and easily provoked, so they all fled away.Only Gale was still working without a second thought.Jenny looked around and quickly found her. "You, the one mopping the floor, come here!"Gale raised her head and asked, "Are you calling me?""Yes! Kneel down and dry the ground!"Gale frowned.She stood still, which made Jenny angrier. "Can't you understand me? If I fell just now, I would definitely not let you go!"Gale looked at her. "First of all, you have to speak hu
Realizing that she had said something wrong, Paula hurriedly covered her mouth. "It's nothing. Since you are part of the Wood family, you should know the rules. Look at how indecent you are!"Gale raised her hand to cover her body. "I'll change right now.""It's really embarrassing. I don't know what Shawn likes about you. Any girl in Sea City is better than you..." Fiona said contemptuously. Suddenly, a gray suit was draped over Gale's shoulders.It felt warm and smelled familiar."No matter what she does, it's not your place to lecture her." Shawn took her into his arms, "Aunt Fiona, you are too lenient."Gale wanted to avoid it subconsciously, worried that she would get wet and dirty him.Shawn insisted on hugging her firmly, which made her even more frightened. Shawn clearly was not thinking straight…It was her who wanted her to go through the rain. Does he have a fever causing his confusion?When Paula saw him, she quickly put on a smile. "Shawn, I'm just setting some rul