“Scarlett Edwards?” Summer had no opinions about this female artist. She felt guilty about it because she had never done any research on any actors or celebrities. “Yes, we’re invited for tonight's charity dinner. Sum, your invitation letter is over here.” Natalie put the invitation letter on the table. “This charity dinner is not under the Chamber of Commerce. It’s organized by the government of Sea City. So, only those politicians who have high statuses and companies’ CEOs can attend this dinner. When Ocean Shipyard Corporation faced bankruptcy, Scarlett cut off her ties with Yadon despite their long-term working relationship. I think, tonight, she will think of all kinds of ways to get back together with Yadon.”“This has now become a drama about women fighting over one man.” Summer looked a little gloomy. “How can I attend while looking like this?” Summer pointed at her stomach. It was not quite convenient for her. “You can’t be absent from this meeting. Chairman Miller and Ya
“No way. I’m no match for you!” Adrian had a strong desire to survive.He had always thought that if he was no match for someone, Jasper would be able to beat them up. So, it was understandable for him to ask his close friend to fight Gilbert. But judging from the current situation, Jasper and he may not be able to beat Gilbert.He was an expert… “I’m not beating you up!” Gilbert felt troubled. “That doesn't work. I call it self-protection." Adrian smiled and sat on the couch beside him. “Will you go to the charity party tonight?”“I won’t go if you won’t.” Gilbert shook his head. “No, this charity dinner is different from the one in the Chamber of Commerce. You need to go because you have to. If I'm not ‘dead’, I definitely would’ve accompanied you.” Adrian shook his head. He was afraid of seeing his father at the banquet.“You’re afraid to meet Paul, aren’t you?” Gilbert said solemnly. “Yes, I don’t want to see him.” Over the years, he had been doing things for his fath
At the charity dinner… “Sum, did you see the woman over there? She’s Olivia Miles, the one who publicly said that she’s dating Chairman Miller,” Natalie whispered as she pointed at a woman who was greeting people at the entrance radiantly. She then said again, “I only got to know today that she was transferred to Rose’s corporation.”Summer narrowed her eyes. ‘Are these people trying to take everyone into their corporation?’“So, that’s Olivia.” Each one of them looked like a gamecock in cockfights. What was so attractive about Jasper and Yadon?“Yes, that’s her. Let’s make a bet. She’ll take the initiative to approach Yadon in a while.” Natalie had everything figured out since the beginning. Summer smiled. “Both of their aesthetics are trash.”Outside the party, Jasper and Yadon sneezed at the same time. “Is someone talking behind my back?” Yadon whispered. “Well, nothing out of the ordinary about that,” Jasper said with a straight face. “Chairman Miller, I heard that yo
Jasper hugged Summer bitterly. “Wifey, I’ll sleep on the couch tonight.”“Will you even honestly sleep on the couch?” Summer frowned. “No…” Jasper answered earnestly. “I want to eat durian,” Summer said softly. She stretched out and pushed Jasper aside. She then walked towards Natalie. “Get out of my way!”“Wifey, I’m sorry…” Jasper had a strong desire to live. “I admit that I wasn’t human back then. I was a scumbag. But, I’ve changed, I really have.”Jasper could now deeply understand how Summer felt when he had to admit his mistakes in advance.“Old habits die hard. Do you think I’ll still trust you?” Summer sneered. “Who says that? There are no habits that are considered old these days.” Yadon, who was standing behind them, patted Jasper’s shoulder with a smile. He took the opportunity to embellish their conversation. “Am I right, Chairman Miller?”Jasper raised his elbow and hit Yadon. “Get lost.”“Tsk…” Yadon sucked in a sharp breath. ‘This guy is really ruthless.’“
“Samson!” Summer ran out anxiously. Her body was tense.“Ambulance! Call the ambulance!” Cosmo was also in shock. There was a pool of blood on the ground. The scene was a huge mess. No one had expected this accident to happen. Samson grabbed Summer’s hand and said weakly, “Go to Jasper. Don’t come out.”Summer looked around nervously. She then shook her head vigorously. “This is too audacious!”“Summer!” Samson wanted to hold Summer but before he could do that, she already stood up and walked towards Rose. No one was capable of hurting their own children but Rose was standing on the sidelines, watching her son getting rammed by a car. “Sum!” Cosmo called out anxiously. Slap!A firm slapping sound rang out. All the people looked at Summer in shock. To everyone’s surprise, she gave Rose a hard slap. Rose raised her hand and covered her face. She looked at Summer coldly. “Are you crazy?”‘How dare she slap me in public. Is she mad?’“Yes, I am crazy,” Summer sneered as
“Don’t worry. You’ve worked hard. Just take it as a holiday.” Jasper hurriedly helped to carry Samson. The paramedics pushed the stretcher that Samson was lying on into the ambulance. “I’ll look after him.” Cosmo followed the ambulance, signaling to Summer not to worry. Summer nodded as she gripped Jasper’s arm tightly. “Luckily he’s okay…”“Sum, you really did vent your spleen!” Natalie said cautiously. She felt herself admiring Summer even more now. Those two slaps indeed externalized all of Summer’s anger. “We cannot be too kind to people,” Summer sighed. Both of her knees felt weak. Jasper instantly embraced Summer in his arms as he said with a smile, “With you acting like that, everyone now knows that you’re crazy. No one will want to provoke you anymore.”Summer leaned into Jasper’s embrace, having a lingering fear. “Fortunately, Samson is fine.”“He has the devil's own luck. He won’t die,” Jasper said softly.“Rose won’t even let Samson go…” Summer did not expect Ros
Rose's face was a little red and swollen from the beating. Her gaze was cold. "Why did you attack Samson without my consent!" Rose gloomily made a call, her voice trembling a little."He’s just a pawn. Wasn’t that what you said? What? After so many years, your maternal love is acting up again?" On the other side of the phone, the man's voice was cold. "I just don't think it's time yet!" Rose clenched her hands tightly. "It would be better if you get rid of him, but if you don't, he will definitely become a threat!"He was alerting Samson of his presence."If it's because of this, you don't have to worry too much, it's just a warning."Rose’s palms were already sweating. She slowly unfurled her fists. "You really don't understand Samson, that was just a warning? This will only give him even more reason to retaliate against us!""Then we will kill him off!"Rose's heart clenched, and she found it hard to breathe.In the past, it was true that she treated both Samson and Ben as
"You came alone?" Summer smiled at Cain and patted a little small campstool next to herself. "Come and join us, I’ll treat you to a kebab.""I came with someone else—" Cain glanced back, and pointed to a gloomy-faced Holton. "It was because he suddenly went crazy and insisted on asking me to treat him to a meal. I thought about it and couldn’t think of something nice to eat.""Hello Mrs. Miller." Holton glanced at Summer and addressed her politely. After all, he was speaking to Jasper's wife.Summer glanced at Natalie. It was obvious that Holton, as Yadon's younger brother, did not know that Natalie was actually his sister-in-law.Natalie tightened her grip on her fork. Holton did not know her, but she knew that Holton was Yadon's younger brother."This is Natalie Tanner, she’s your brother's wife " Summer helped Natalie explain by introducing her.Holton furrowed his eyes. It was obvious that Holton felt that his brother had too many girlfriends, and he did not know which one wo
“I just find it hard to accept the truth. I don’t actually hate you…” After staying silent for a long time, Summer spoke again. “It was… too sudden for me. Give me some time to process this.”Mabel looked at her in shock and covered her mouth. “Sum…”Summer smiled at her and said, “Before I’m able to completely accept it, can I continue to call you Madam?”Mabel covered her mouth in panic and nodded vigorously. “Sure… Call me anything you want…”She actually never cared what Summer called her. It was good enough for her as long as she did not try to avoid her. “Can I hug you?” Summer took the initiative and stretched out her arms. Jasper had told Summer quite a lot about Mabel’s family. Her family was in a very scary place. They started falling into decadence in the later years. In fact, they started showing signs of having a lack of sons. Every leader of the family became anxious about who the next leader would be. They were so worried about who would be the head of the family
Without realizing it, Summer had subconsciously returned to the Miller family’s mansion. “Wifey…” Jasper rushed over to her, wanting to give her a surprise. But instead, she did not react. Her face looked pale too. “Wifey?” He panicked and knelt in front of her. “Sum…”He truly panicked this time. ‘Did she find out about something that I did in the past and is now mad at me?’“Jasper, do you care who my mother is?” Summer asked softly. His heart stopped beating for a second. He felt both distressed and relieved. “No, I don’t. I only care about you.”“Why do I care so much, then…” Summer smiled and hugged him tightly. “I shouldn’t care about it too…”“Everyone has something that they don’t have control over. Sum, go easy on yourself.”Summer lay on top of him, picked up the glass of red wine on the table, and drank it.Jasper just realized that she smelled strongly of alcohol.“Sum…” He was a little worried. His heart ached for her too, but he also wanted to let her be.
Mabel was cooking in the kitchen of the Plath family's mansion. “Madam, stop cooking. Come and eat,” Summer called out to her softly. Mabel smiled at Summer as she emerged with her favorite dish, cinnamon-spiced beef stroganoff.“Sum, let’s eat.” Mabel treated her really well. She helped her with the dishes.Summer was also already used to it. She no longer felt shy. It was natural to her already. Alaric looked at Summer and smiled plainly. “Sum, follow me.” After dinner was over, he asked her to go to the study room. “Is Jasper treating you well?” Alaric asked. “Yes, he’s treating me well.” She smiled. ‘If Jasper hadn't been busy and gone to Mountain City, he would be sticking around, bothering me.’“He pushed back too much work to get ready for the wedding. He wants to finish making work arrangements as soon as possible and go on a honeymoon with me.”“Sum, there’s something that I’ve been hiding from you. You’ve always wanted to know your biological mother, right?” A
“Mr. Jasper Miller, do you take Summer Plath as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“I do,” Jasper said the two words confidently.‘I’m willing to take care of her and be by her side forever.‘I’ll always love her.‘She’ll always be my number one.’“Ms. Summer Plath, do you take Jasper Miller as your lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?”“… I do.”She purposely hesitated for a long time. Jasper was so scared that his face turned pale.After she chuckled and said ‘I do’, he gritted his teeth, pulled her into his embrace, and kissed her.He kissed Summer even before the officiant had asked him to kiss the bride.She was so embarrassed by the kiss that her ears turned red.“Jasper!”Jas
Benjamin rolled his eyes at Aaron. “I belong to the bride's side. You should go to Jasper’s side.”“He doesn’t deserve it,” Aaron said stubbornly.Summer covered her mouth and chuckled. Everyone was immersed in the festive atmosphere of the wedding. ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if we could stay this happy all the time?’“Hey, should we play a prank on the groom tomorrow? Let’s spice things up a little!” The bridesmaids started planning something.“You guys better be careful. You’re all pregnant. Don’t stir up too much chaos,” Summer said with a smile. “Seriously, it’s as they say: women always side with their husbands once they’re married. Look at you, you’re already siding with him.” A few of them teased Summer. Summer blushed so hard that she could not say anything in response. “Congratulations, Sum.”Hers and Jasper’s friends and relatives came one after another. All of them would be attending the wedding ceremony tomorrow afternoon. Edward would be there with Trent too.
After all, this matter was related to Edward’s mother because of her meeting with Hanna’s mother.She sat on the sofa and thought a lot. Would they get a divorce? Would Edward’s father hate her because of this?Edward sat on the sofa and quietly accompanied his mother. “About this matter... Let's not tell Jen first. She may not be able to handle it.”Edward’s mother nodded, in tears. Then, she shook her head. “It was all my fault.”Edward’s father finally came out of the study. Edward looked at his father nervously. He was afraid that his father would blame his mother.“I... I really did not know anything about it. I just thought she lived a difficult life. I felt guilty, so I asked someone to send her some money. I did not know what happened to her after that!” Edward’s mother panicked and started crying. Edward’s father walked to her side. He did not blame her, but passed her a tissue. “Is this how you should behave in front of your son? Stop crying.”Edward’s mother sobb
“I deserve it!”Nieva was brought away by the police. She should have expected that this was the consequence of offending Jasper.Jasper was busy with the wedding and he did not care much about her. Otherwise, she might have gone through worse than being arrested.…… At the Reeves family house in Mountain City...“Are you Hanna Delacruz? Let’s talk.”Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the study, leaving Edward and his mother in the living room.“Edward, I already know about the issue concerning your father.”“Mom...” Edward felt a little guilty. “I know about everything.” Edward’s mother shook her head. “This matter is related to your father and me. This is what owed Hanna’s mother, but if you two have to pay for our mistakes. We...”“Mom, this is no one’s fault.” Edward shook his head. In the study...Edward’s father asked Hanna to go into the room. His expression was dreary. “Are you Venus’ daughter?”“Do you still remember my mother?” Hanna smiled and kept a stra
Samson nodded as he watched Rose leaving.Charlie ran out of the courtyard and stood still. He looked a little distressed.He was just a child...Perhaps it was because he had a mother who set up a scheme against him and used him as a chess piece that he was more mature than other children.In the past, he wanted to live. He wanted not just to live but to prevent his mother from setting up a scheme against him.He was still Rose’s son, even if Rose had used a despicable way to give birth to him.“Let’s go home...” Samson walked toward Charlie and rubbed his head.“Samson...” Charlie lifted his head, and his eyes were red.“From now on, you have not just me, but your friends, younger brothers and sisters, and many older brothers and sisters who love you.” Samson smiled at Charlie.Everyone could be redemption for other people, and other people could be their redemption, too.Charlie nodded and ran back to the Miller family’s mansion.Melody was carrying her grandchildren and
Jasper did not care whether Thomas intended to hurt Summer or not.As long as Summer was shocked, he would not allow it.“Tsk, tsk, tsk. Do you know Aiden, who is always with Thomas?” He was Summer’s childhood friend. Summer did not know that Aiden was secretly protecting her. He was seriously injured and almost lost his life many times because of Summer.”Jasper frowned. “Since he did not want to let Summer know about this, why is he making Summer more distressed?”Jasper admired Aiden a lot because he never showed his love for Summer, but he had silently done many things for Summer.“Jasper, you can just confess if you’re scared. You don’t have to put yourself in a higher status.” Keane rolled his eyes.“Fine, you will go to Country T for a business trip.” Jasper was threatening Keane.“Jasper, I’m sorry, it’s my fault...”…...The wedding was getting closer. Everyone was busy helping Jasper and Summer with their wedding.“Look at the dresses and gowns for my grandchildren.