Shawn had just finished a meeting and, upon hearing Jasson's report, his expression darkened. "There's a foreign medicine for severe burns that hasn't entered Country A market yet. Instruct the subsidiary company to obtain it immediately." He instructed his aide. Normally, he wouldn't get involved with Smith family affairs, nor would he waste his time on such people. But since they had injured Ivy, he had to take action. With his decision made, he also ordered his assistant, "Leak the information. DT Investments will start suppressing the Smith family's businesses. From tomorrow, anyone who dares to cooperate with them will be at odds with DT Investments!" "Yes, sir!" The following day, DT Investments' crackdown was quickly confirmed. The Smith family had initially been preparing for reconciliation with several companies that had shown favorable attitudes. However, overnight, these companies changed their stance and refused to answer their calls. Confused, Mr. Smith eventually found out that they had offended DT Investments. Believing that Lilith had become pregnant with the child of Cato Alter, he immediately called his daughter. He offered comforting words, urging her to return quickly, assuring that they would raise the child together. Lilith, who knew her parents well, realized their intentions. They wouldn't change their attitude so suddenly. After much probing, she finally understood the reason behind the change in their circumstances. She confided in Ivy, "You see, my parents think that DT Investments is pressuring them because they believe that offending Cato Alter is equivalent to offending me, thinking that I am pregnant with his child. Ivy, they..." Lilith cried helplessly in Ivy's arms, and Ivy gently comforted her, although her heart felt heavy. This matter was undoubtedly related to Shawn. After finishing her work, Ivy was told by Erica and Watson to rest, as she was preparing for a business trip to City S the next day. She returned home with a heavy heart, and Shawn was already there. The two of them stood at the doorway in silence, neither taking the first step inside. For some inexplicable reason, the atmosphere at home became tense and heavy. Emma smiled and ushered them in, saying, "Have you been busy? Why are you both standing at the door? Come inside, dinner is ready."Ivy glanced at Shawn and said, "You go in first." She then turned and entered their bedroom. Shawn's personal assistant had considered helping Shawn into the house, but the man shook his head, preferring to move his wheelchair by himself. Inside the room, Ivy sat alone at her dressing table, her face expressionless as she gazed at him. Their eyes met, and both had a lot on their minds, each displaying their own stubbornness. It seemed that when it came to dealing with the Smith family's situation, they had their own considerations. After a long silence, Ivy asked, "Did you instruct Cato Alter to suppress the business of Lilith's parents' company?" Shawn nodded without any hesitation, "They harmed you, so they should face consequences." "You!" Ivy was not only in pain due to her back wound, but she was also annoyed with Shawn. "Shawn, I know you're doing this for my sake, feeling distressed about me being wronged. However, the injury on my back wasn't intentional, and I don't mind if you take action against the Alter family, but if you go after the Smith family, how can I explain it to Lilith? She's always been my best friend..." Furthermore, it wasn't a major issue. It was just a minor injury. "Could you be too anxious?" Ivy wondered. Thinking about it, Ivy continued, "I also don't like how you always get close to Cato Alter. The more you ask him for help, the more favors you owe him. We can't afford to be indebted in the world of the wealthy." "If I don't take the initiative, will you not even let me know when you're injured?" "I..." Shawn's questioning left Ivy momentarily unsure how to respond. After a brief silence, she replied, "I just felt it was a minor injury, and there was no need for you to worry about it." "I see. You can endure so much injustice for Lilith, and you even interrogate me on behalf of her parents. You keep so many secrets from me. So, who is your husband? Lilith?" "It's not like that..." Ivy was not accustomed to discussing things outside of work, especially complicated matters like this. Faced with Shawn's questions, she began to feel that there might be something wrong with her, but she couldn't pinpoint it."Lilith is pregnant now, and I should take good care of her, right? You know, a pregnant woman's emotions and health are equally important! I just felt that Lilith's family hadn't gone to the point where we needed to deal with them so harshly." "Lilith, Lilith... You talk about her all the time. People who know you would think you're best friends, but people who don't know would think you're a couple. I'm just your sham husband to fulfill your parents' expectations!" Shawn snorted coldly and left the room. As he opened the door, he saw Emma and Lilith eavesdropping in the corridor. He was already unhappy with Lilith, and now, seeing her looking so miserable and wronged, he couldn't contain his anger. He asked his assistant in a muffled voice, "Does Mr. Cato still have the meeting?" "Ah? Yes, yes, it's scheduled for half an hour from now," the assistant awkwardly replied, noticing Ivy coming out of the room as well and avoiding eye contact. "It's so late, and you still have a meeting? Why not have a meal before you leave," Emma tried to persuade him. The determined man, in his fit of anger, declined her offer, "Mom, Mr. Alter has prepared dinner at the office. I'll have dinner with them and let Ivy ‘console’ Lilith." He deliberately emphasized the words "console" in the sentence, and even straight-talking Ivy understood what he meant. "Mom, Mr. Alter is summoning him. Let him go. If we take care of Mr. Alter, then our family will have a happy life," she retorted with a touch of sarcasm and sat down at the dining table in frustration, ready to eat. Shawn, upon hearing this, grew even more furious. He was very angry but also afraid of provoking her further, so he could only give a menacing look to his assistant. The assistant quickly grabbed the wheelchair's armrest and headed towards the door. In an instant, only Emma, Lilith, and Ivy remained in the house. Lilith and Emma exchanged glances and nervously took their seats. The three of them ate in silence, none of them saying a word. Soon, Ivy finished her meal, stood up, and said, "I'm going to rest." With those words, she turned and entered her room. Lilith and Emma stayed outside for a long time. It was late into the night, and Ivy hadn't come out yet. Emma was prepared to go in and wake her up to bathe and change her dressing.Both of them entered the bedroom at the same time, only to find Ivy soundly asleep on the bed without any movement. They walked up to the side of the bed and tried to gently wake her. However, as soon as they touched Ivy's back, they were startled by the scorching heat they felt. "Ivy!" Emma’s shocked voice was almost hoarse. "Oh my, why is she so hot? Quick, Lilith, call an ambulance, quickly!" ***