If Shawn could change his mind naturally, it would take even less effort on Aurum's part.

"Alright. You did well," Aurum said.

"As long as you're satisfied, I feel good." The paparazzi grinned. "If there's anything like this again, feel free to call me anytime!"

Aurum asked, "Have you seen me before?"

The paparazzi hesitated for a moment, then quickly responded, "No, I haven't. I've never seen you before. I don't even know what you look like. We're just strangers."

"Good. Keep your mouth shut. If you breathe a word of it..."

"I promise I won't! I have professional ethics! You can trust me!"

Aurum nodded, stepped on the gas, and the car sped away.

He was in high spirits.

He hoped Shawn would fall for Ivy. It would work out well. Shawn with a female star, and he would have Gale. He would not need to break them up then.

As the night progressed, Shawn was driving back home.

His phone rang.

"Hello?"

Nicole's complaining voice came through. "Daddy, why aren't you home yet?"

"I'