Did Aurum insist on Ivy as the female lead, as he was the investor and had a say? Paul had to agree? However, Gale remembered Aurum saying it was Ivy's acting that impressed Paul, right? Aurum noticed Gale's confusion and explained, "I recommended Ivy to Paul. Initially, he was torn between several well-known actresses. After meeting Ivy through me, he made the decision."Paul laughed heartily. "Thanks to Mr. Lefting. Not only does Mr. Lefting have a strong influence in the business world, but his eye for casting is also exceptional!"Unnoticed by anyone, Paul discreetly rubbed his hands under the table. His palms were sweating. The investment in this movie was enormous. After initial budgeting, it was found he would require an investment of at least 100 million dollars. Although Paul was famous, that was no small sum. At that cost base, it would be harder to make a profit. Why take such a risk when there were plenty of high-return investment projects awaiting investors? Business

Why did Ivy also experience the same situation as her? Aurum too! Gale suddenly turned her head and looked toward Aurum's direction. He had slumped back into his chair, unconscious, with his eyes closed. Aurum was the first to experience dizziness. Then it was her, followed by Ivy. What on earth happened? Shawn's admonition echoed in Gale's mind, 'Gale, I'm worried that person will come after you next.' Could it be that she was targeted so quickly? How did she get targeted? She did not eat anything random, nor did she interact with strangers! The person behind this was terrifying, and their methods were too cunning; she was completely defenseless. Gale only had one thought in her mind: to get out. She needed to leave this private room as soon as possible. The door was right in front of her! Gale reached for the door handle, but she had no strength left. She could not even open the door."What's happening to you guys?" Paul's voice rang out. "Aurum? Aurum? Mrs. Wood? And Ivy, you..

Shawn's heart sank. He forgot that his two children were right beside him. Shawn said with a faint smile, trying to ease the tension, "It was an accident. Nicole, don't be afraid." "Oh, I thought you were throwing a tantrum and tossing your phone," Joshua teased. He denied it. Joshua glanced at Shawn, "Are you calling Mommy?" Shawn did not answer. "Is she out drinking with godmother again? You've been left behind, only able to stay home and keep my sister and me company? Tsk tsk, Dad, you..." Joshua guessed."Shut up." "I'll say what I want. You should give Mommy some freedom. She's not meeting up with a man, why are you checking up on her!" Joshua said.Shawn snorted. "A man? Meeting up? She wouldn't even think about it!" "Calm down, calm down. She'll be back in an hour," Joshua said.An hour? Shawn could not even wait a minute more. He did not want his emotions to affect the two children, so he got up and left the villa. The night was cool. Autumn had arrived, and

Without surveillance, it was like being blind. They had no idea what had happened and where to start their search. Still, it did not affect Shawn's determination to find Gale. Oh, what a clever move by Aurum. Aurum had evaded the spies and created an illusion that he was always at home, causing Shawn to let his guard down, when in reality, Aurum had already arrived at the restaurant. Aurum must have received information in advance that Ivy and Gale would be dining here tonight. Then, he pretended to run into them casually, chatted for a while, and then found some excuse to make Ivy and Gale leave with him. Then, the surveillance ended. No one knew where they went, what they were doing, who they met, or what happened!Shawn closed his eyes and took a deep breath. At this moment, he wanted to murder Aurum. He did not care about the burden of proof or whatever friendship that had existed between Gale and him. Aurum was now considered an extremely dangerous presence, and he should be

He leaned over Gale's body, tense all over, staring fixedly at her sleeping face.Her lips moved, but she was calling out another man's name."Shawn..."Aurum's eyes flashed with malice as he lifted Gale's chin with his hand."Don't think about him anymore, Gale. When you wake up tomorrow and see the person lying next to you is me... Ha, how will you ever return to Shawn's side?" he said."Clearly, my love for you is no less than Shawn's. I knew you before him, we made a marriage pact over twenty years ago... Why does he get you in the end?"Even after many years, when we first met again, you gave me a sense of familiarity. I unconditionally helped you and accompanied you through countless difficulties. Gale, can you truly ignore my feelings and thoughts?"After tonight, Gale, you are mine, and from now on, to Shawn, you are tainted!"Even if he was uninterested, Aurum still intended to possess her tonight. He had schemed for so long to get to this point. Now was not the time t