Gale had been most anxious for their relationship but she suddenly did not know how to react."Congratulations…" It took her a moment to gather herself, then she hastily added, "I always told you that the future holds infinite possibilities. You're bound to meet the right person!"Aurum just smiled. He glanced at Shawn. Aurum had more to say but hesitated. Perhaps it was because Shawn was present. How could Shawn leave? He would never allow Aurum and Gale to be alone together!Just as the atmosphere became awkward and tense, a cell phone rang. Shawn glanced at his phone, seeing it was for him."I'll take this call." He patted Gale's head and walked away.It was not far, and he could still see what was happening. This allowed Aurum and Gale to have some space for conversation while he could still observe their every move."Do you have something to say? Maybe it's not convenient with Shawn being here earlier.""It's actually okay if he hears, though with him around, there are some

Sure enough, Gale smiled happily. "Yes, you can't just leave when you feel like it. With Ivy around, you can't bear to leave.""I wouldn't." Aurum shook his head. "If it weren't for having something to tell you, I would have accompanied her to the interview and then watched her from afar.""If you were there, she'd be distracted, unable to answer the reporter's questions properly, all flustered and absent-minded.""No, Ivy wouldn't be like that. When she's working, she works hard. In private, she enjoys life to the fullest. She's a very clear-headed person, she has goals, and knows how to work hard. I understand her. That's one of the reasons why I like her."That was true. Ivy was not the type to be distracted by romance; she was very independent and assertive. Such a woman naturally attracted a man as excellent as Aurum!"Yes, you both understand each other very well. It's not my place to meddle. I don't want to worry about it anymore. Just remember, Aurum, I have always hoped y

"You're quite the player, Gale," Shawn teased."Back in college, Summer and I were so obsessed with celebrities. We used to go to concerts and even meet and greet the stars at the airport." Now she was a wife and a mother, so she had dialed back to just looking at celebrities like eye candy. Truth be told, Shawn was as handsome as a male celebrity. However, seeing him every day could get a bit tiresome. She was secure in having Shawn, but the male celebrities were just out of reach. People liked what they could not have."You can also go to the airport now, greet the stars, following your imaginary boyfriend around the country," Shawn said. Gale immediately declined, "No, no, I'm too old for that now."Honestly, she wanted to go, but she did not have the guts because she was afraid her husband would disapprove. She could not indulge that male celebrity crazed side of her anymore."Good call."If Gale dared to go, he thought he would break her legs to stop her from going. On

He really could not find any reason to want a son.He thought that sons were meant for labor. A son would need to inherit the family business. Wood Group had thousands of employees under it. Managing it requires skill and ability. Having such heavy responsibilities was also exhausting as the rise and fall of the company would befall one's shoulders. He was certain he did not want Nicole to bear this hardship. Being a woman at work was already hard as it is. So, in the future, Joshua will manage the company, diligently guarding this family business, while Nicole will be carefree, live like a princess, buying whatever she wants.Sons are for labor, daughters for enjoyment. Shawn felt appeased with his logic and could accept Joshua's continued presence. Gale was not sure if she should laugh or cry. "Should I host a debate for both of you?"Nicole shook her head. "No thanks. I'm a sweet little princess, I need to keep up my beauty and grace."Joshua looked at her. "Beauty? Grac

"Even though there is nobody else fighting for mommy's hand now, you still have to treat her well. In fact, treat her better every day. Don't slack off and mistreat her."Shawn smiled. "Alright."Little did Joshua know that Aurum was still Shawn's biggest rival. "Daddy, have some strawberries too." Nicole picked up the biggest, reddest one and handed it to him. "It's very sweet.""Thank you, Nicole."The juice of the sweet strawberry slid down his throat, but Shawn felt a sudden itch in his throat. He could not help but cough. This cough lasted for a while before he could catch his breath and stop."Why are you coughing again? Didn't you quit smoking?" Gale asked with concern. She was supervising him too. During this period, Shawn indeed had not smoked again. There were no cigarettes in the office or at home."I just choked a bit. It's nothing," Shawn replied.Gale frowned. "You're not a child. Choking on a piece of fruit?""Yeah, take it slow. No one's competing with you.