Skeletons Of The Marital Closet

Chapter 3

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. “Dad, I will definitely find evidence and clear your name.” After visiting the prison, Gale went to the hospital to visit her mother. Before she got to the hospital door, she saw three or four bodyguards in black! Gale immediately hid. Shawn was sure that she would come to the hospital, so he arranged for staff to wait at the hospital. Once captured, she would be tortured like hell! Gale was thinking about how to avoid the bodyguards when the huge electronic screen on the opposite side suddenly flickered on, showing Sea City Financial News. Shawn’s handsome face matched his position as CEO and President. He was standing in the Wood Group Headquarters, wearing a black shirt, with a lazy but strong aura, the corners of his mouth curled slightly into a half smile. Next to him, a circle of reporters was interviewing him. “Mr. Wood, is it true that you are going to get involved in the entertainment industry?” “Will your acquisition strategies be completed on time?” “Mr. Wood, yesterday a paparazzi took a photo of you entering and leaving the Civil Affairs Bureau. May I ask where you are going…” Shawn raised her chin slightly and looked at the camera. “I went to get married.” These three words instantly caused a ripple in the audience. President Wood actually admitted that he was married! Who was Mrs. Wood, who joined the wealthiest family in Sea City! The camera kept getting closer. His eyes were as deep as the stars, staring at the camera without blinking. The next second, Shawn said in a deep voice, “Mrs. Wood, you’ve had enough fun. It’s time to go home.” How sweet and tender it sounded to the observers. Only Gale knew that he was warning her! She felt cold all over looking at the bloodthirsty smile as if he was standing in front of her. Shawn turned around and left, and the bodyguards stopped all the reporters. If it were not to send a message to Gale, he would not have agreed to an interview! At the same time, Gale saw several nurses pushing a hospital bed to the ambulance, about to transfer the patient. That was her mother! Where are they taking her mother? “Mom!” Not afraid that she would be exposed, Gale rushed over immediately. She grabbed her mother’s hand tightly. “Mom, I am sorry I could only come to see you now…” She was surrounded by bodyguards. “Madam, this is President Wood’s order. Please don’t obstruct it.” “I won’t run away, I’ll go back now!” Gale begged bitterly, “Give my mother back…” Gale could only watch helplessly as her mother was taken away. Shawn knew too well where her weakness was. Any attempts to hurt her would be heart-piercing pain. After half an hour, Shawn stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in his CEO’s office with an unlit cigarette between his fingertips. His assistant, Fiona, knocked on the door and said, “President Wood, your wife is here.” “Enter.” Gale walked in with a pale face. Shawn turned his back to her. “You finally came back.” She said humbly, “Let my mother go. You can do whatever you want to me.” “I didn’t want to touch her. Gale, it’s you who was rude.” “Sorry, I was wrong…” Shawn narrowed his eyes. “Do you think apologizing is enough?” Gale clenched her palm tightly, her nails digging in her flesh. “I promise I will never run away again.” How could she ever escape his clutches? The life and death of her parents were all in his hands. What’s more… Gale can only have a chance to investigate the truth of Alex Wood’s death if she stays by his side! Shawn gestured for her to come closer, and she walked over obediently. He lowered his head and whispered into her ear, “Do you want me to break your left or right leg?” He