Chapter 2008

Aurum gestured, and the bodyguards stepped back, releasing Ivy. She stood still, glancing at Aurum. Ivy had acted in many roles, experienced numerous characters, and lived different lives through scripts. Almost every director and actor she had worked with praised her for her acting skills, especially her expressive eyes that could convey complex emotions in a few glances, captivating the audience. However, that was acting. When the camera shut off, and the director called cut, she would step out of her role and return to her own life. However, looking at Aurum now, Ivy did not know how to express her emotions. She felt a mix of love and hate, laced with disappointment and disgust. In her heart, Aurum was such a hypocritical and complex person. "There's something I've always wanted to ask you. The first time we met, outside the Wood Group, a boy on a skateboard lost control and came rushing toward me, and you saved me..." Ivy said, looking at him. "Yes. What about it?" "Was it a co