He reminded her they got together because of the bet.

Shawn also knew about that.

She had to remove herself from the equation to avoid getting implicated by Shawn.

Shawn's gaze moved back and forth between them. After a while, he calmly said, "Joe."

"Yes, Mr. Wood! Whatever you order!"

"In appreciation for your wholehearted efforts in keeping secrets for my wife, I want to express my gratitude."

Joe immediately thought it was bad. Gratitude? After so many years of working together, he still had no idea what was going on in Shawn's mind!

"No, no, it's deserved... No, I was forced… " Joe kept glancing at Gale, signaling desperately with his eyes.

Gale helplessly replied, "I'm struggling to survive myself. I can't plead for you."

Shawn was settling scores with Joe. After going home, he was going to settle scores with her! No one else could see the miserable state she was in or her pitiful appearance! It was unimaginable!

Shawn smiled slightly. "I meant to thank you. Why are yo