Ivy did indeed want to expose everything Tanya had done to the media, but when she contacted several media outlets, they all refused to antagonize the future Mrs. Alter of Alter Group and the rising star in the medical field. So, the evidence she sent was mostly returned to her unchanged. She couldn't believe that someone was willing to help her from behind the scenes. She carefully checked the media that published the news and found that all of them were the same media outlets that had interviewed and promoted the County Clinic in the past. This meant that DT Investment and Cato Alter were helping her. But why was Cato Alter helping her? With this in mind, Ivy hastily replied to Tanya, "Instead of questioning me here, you should reflect on whom you might have offended during this period. Don't put all the blame on me!" With that, she hung up the phone without waiting for Tanya's response. She called Shawn and quickly told him what had happened. "Shawn, Cato Alter..." "It was me who asked Cato Alter for help. You don't need to worry," Shawn admitted straightforwardly. "You are the rising star in the medical field, and your honor represents the honor of the County Clinic. Don't worry; the Alter knows what they’re doing. He won't make a bad deal. For now, focus on handling the current situation properly." After hearing Shawn's words, Ivy's doubts dissipated. Once Shawn finished his call with Ivy, he received a call from Anne, the housekeeper. "Young Master, in these past few days, Bob Alter and Kevin have developed some animosity due to the matter with Madam." Anne hadn't paid much attention when she first heard about the new bride from his young master. It wasn't until she saw Ivy in person on television that she understood that his young master's new bride was Kevin's first love. Anne had been with the Alter family for many years, and she had witnessed the back-and-forth between Bob Alter and his son due to Ivy. She knew Ivy's character and believed that she must be an exceptional woman to have captured the heart of his young master. Thinking this, Anne added, "Young Master, Kevin has been harboring feelings for our Madam. Please make sure to protect her. Don't let Kevin appear gentle and warm on the outside while turning stubborn. He can be quite frightening when he becomes obsessed."Anne continued to ramble on, and Shawn took all the information to heart. He assured the housekeeper that he would protect Ivy and reminded her to be cautious about security. After ending the call, Shawn's executive assistant entered his office and handed over some documents. "Mr. Tate, Hans is scheduled to start at Alter Group in a couple of days, right? He declined your request to meet him in person tonight, saying that Bob Alter, that old fox, is naturally suspicious. For the sake of avoiding unnecessary trouble, he suggested communicating by phone." Hearing this, Shawn extended his barely visible eyebrows for a moment and smiled. "They call Bob Alter an old fox, but I think he's more like a middle-aged fox!" Shawn had spent over a decade planning and grooming people like Hans. It was a significant investment of his time and resources. He and Hans had never met in person. When they decided to select a pawn for revenge from overseas graduates, Shawn had traveled to several universities across the United States, set up numerous tests, and chosen ten candidates from thousands. Then, he conducted a moral test himself and eventually selected Hans. He had informed Hans through his executive assistant that he would be the tool for his revenge. Hans was a crazy person. When he heard Shawn's words, he didn't react negatively but was filled with jealousy and excitement. "Destroying a well-established conglomerate? I haven't tried that before, but I'm excited!" Of course, there was another reason that made Shawn determined to use Hans. His grandmother had told him that years ago, Bob Alter had betrayed his own good friend to marry Shawn's mother. The friend had been falsely accused, his reputation tarnished, and he ultimately committed suicide by jumping from the top floor of the Alter Group building. His wife was forced to leave town and gave birth to a child in the United States, naming him Hans. Both Shawn and Hans knew each other's identities and regarded each other as tools for their mutual revenge. That was why they had remained familiar strangers for many years, growing in the direction that the other expected. "Mr. Tate?" Shawn's executive assistant noticed that he hadn't come back to reality and called out softly. Seeing that Shawn had regained his composure, his executive assistant paused for a moment, then hesitated before adding, "Miss Catherine Lambert has returned to the country..." Upon hearing the news about Catherine, a hint of disgust flashed in Shawn's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. Gripping the mouse by his side, he instructed, "Keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't get close to DT Investment." "Don't worry, Mr. Tate. Our security personnel around DT Investment are very familiar with Miss Lambert's appearance. If she gets too close to the building, they will be alerted, and we'll ensure she stays at least a hundred meters away from the building." The executive assistant tried to reassure Shawn, constantly assessing his emotional response, then added, "However, Mr. Tate, since we found out that Miss Lambert returned to the city, we conducted a comprehensive investigation into her and the psychological therapy clinic she runs. We discovered that, before your first surgery, your wife visited her for psychological counseling several times." Shawn suddenly raised his head, and his grip on the mouse tightened involuntarily. "She intentionally got close to Ivy?" "No, it was your wife who accidentally found her," the executive assistant explained in a hushed voice. "You see, your wife rarely sought psychological counseling. In the entire city, with so many mental health professionals, it's quite a coincidence that she chose to visit your love rival." Catherine, known for her eccentricities and devotion, was infamous in London. Back then, she had offended all the socialites and even the local mafia to pursue Cato Alter. If it weren't for her family's hefty payments, Miss Lambert might never have made it back. The executive assistant couldn't help but shudder when he thought of the crazy things Catherine had done for his boss, Shawn. After all, Shawn had barely managed to distance himself from that lunatic. He couldn't let her get involved with him again. "Assign more security personnel to protect my wife, and don't let her find that woman. No matter what, stop her," Shawn ordered. "Understood!" Shawn knew that to prevent Ivy from seeking out Catherine, he had to make her feel completely at ease. Particularly in the upcoming two phases of the surgery, he needed to ensure her emotional stability. Catherine was a ticking time bomb, and he couldn't allow any contact between her and Ivy. With that in mind, Shawn released the mouse and told his executive assistant, "I should continue my rehabilitation." The executive assistant, after a brief moment of confusion, quickly regained his senses. "I'll inform your wife." Shawn chose to do his rehabilitation at the Blue Sky Rehabilitation Center near the DT Investment Tower. Since the Potts Medical Clinic opened its doors across from the County Clinic, he had reduced his visits to the latter. Instead, he cited the full range of equipment at the Blue Sky Rehabilitation Center as a reason to place his first-phase rehabilitation there. Although it was further from the County Clinic, Ivy didn't mind the extra travel if it helped Shawn recover faster. Besides, she planned to look at houses in the area and arrange for furniture shopping afterward. An hour later, Ivy arrived at the Blue Sky Rehabilitation Center. As she walked in, she saw Shawn engaged in muscle training with the help of his executive assistant. "Mr. Tate, the muscles in your legs don't look like those of someone who has been in a wheelchair for ten years," a nurse assisting in the rehabilitation complimented him with a blush. She knelt beside the wheelchair, her delicate fingers gently kneading his thigh, her cheeks rosy with shyness, her demeanor alluring. The nurse had deduced that the man before her was either rich or noble as soon as Shawn entered the room. Moreover, the patients at the Blue Sky Rehabilitation Center were mostly affluent individuals. With her looks and her expertise in rehabilitation, she believed she could easily capture this cold, handsome man. The nurse was daydreaming about this when her hand went empty, and Shawn had already moved his thigh. He turned his wheelchair to the other side, his face wearing an impatient expression. Ivy couldn't help but stifle a laugh, watching the man's spoiled demeanor from a corner. Before the nurse prepared to leave, Shawn delivered another blow. "Luke, go and tell the manager not to let her appear in front of me again." The nurse's face turned ashen upon hearing his words. She was afraid that if the manager found out, she'd lose her job. In a panic, she wanted to plead for leniency, but when her eyes met Shawn's icy gaze, she decided to keep her head down. She glanced at Ivy, thinking that she could help her request for leniency since she was so gentle. However, when she saw Ivy put her index finger to her lips and make a shushing motion, her expression changed. “Nurse, if you don't stick to your duties, it could negatively affect your patients," Ivy said softly. "You'll have to pay the price." ***