“Keane?” Elly stepped out of James’ mansion. When she caught sight of them, she saw Keane moving closer to Summer. Elly frowned slightly, and her gaze darkened a little. How dare he tease Jasper's wife? He was just asking for death. “You are…?” Summer was stunned and looked at Elly for some time. She found her a little familiar. “Ms. Summer, you got the wrong person.” Elly smiled faintly at Summer and planned to leave. Since her identity as Amanda Lea had been used by that person, she did not intend to hide her true identity anymore. But... she just did not want Summer to know about it. Summer was that naive. Even if she knew that she was Amanda Lea, she would not say much. “Pretty girl, why are you leaving just like that?” Keane immediately chased after her. “I have to talk to you about something!”“Get lost!” Elly scolded him coldly. Keane kept chasing Elly shamelessly and refused to leave.“Sum!” Jasper drove back anxiously and hugged Summer in his arms once he got o
“You’re too kind.” Jasper smiled and wanted to bring Summer with him at all times. While they were leaving, Rose took out her phone, her expression dark. “Find out where the young master is now!”Rose sent a message to her subordinate and looked outside the window. Her gaze was profound. She was over to Jasper’s mansion this time to see what Ben was trying to do. She politely asked her subordinate to look for him, but Ben had actually started being wilful towards her!“Lydia, you saw it too. Summer doesn’t dare let you perform the paternity test. I had you bring some people to test her, and what we predicted was true, right?” Rose schooled her expression, turned, and looked at Lydia worriedly. “This is the DNA comparison report that trusted doctors from Sea City Hospital entrusted to me. They used the blood they took from her during her physical examination and Jasper’s blood to perform the test. The child isn’t Jasper’s.”Lydia took over the paternity test with her trembling ha
“Gilbert!” The door was pushed open, and Adrian threw away the phone while sitting up obediently on the bed. Although a 1.88-meter tall man could hardly be related to the word "obedient", Adrian somehow managed to express the meaning of this word fully. "Gilbert, I want to be discharged."“No!” James rejected subconsciously. “You’re a doctor yourself. Don’t you know how dangerous of a situation you’re in now?”“I know. I’m almost recovered, and the wound has almost healed too.” Adrian put on an expression that said that he understood everything. “What do you know? Your head is injured. You know nothing,” James hissed and placed the lunch on the table. But he saw that there was another lunchbox on the table. “Who brought it to you?”For some reason, his eyes turned a little dark. He opened the lunch box. It had all of Adrian’s favorite foods. “It was given by a woman called Yone. But it’s really strange. She came over and brought lunch, but said nothing. She just kept crying.”
“No way! I want to have more lovey-dovey time with my darling!” Adrian thought about it and realized that he really wanted to avoid everything that transpired in Jasper’s family. Jasper’s lips twitched a little. ‘Curse you and your “lovey-dovey time”.’“I know you’ve had your eye on the Bugatti in my garage. Benjamin said it should be okay for you to leave the hospital. If you came over with your injury, my mom will put all her attention on you. Are you coming?” Jasper used his trump card. “Yes!” Adrian’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “I’m not going because of the Bugatti, but because I’m your bestie.”James felt ill at ease. When he came out to look for Adrian, he heard Adrian betraying himself because of a Bugatti.For the sake of his bestie, he changed his principles so fast...“Who allowed you to smoke?” James asked coldly when Jasper left. “I’m not the one who smoked. Jasper’s the one who smoked. It stinks, and it got on me,” Adrian lied with a serious expression. “Smel
“What should we do next?” The assistant felt a little uncertain. What if the Rupert family used some dirty tricks?At Sea City, aside from Samson, who else could compete fairly with Jasper in terms of connections and ability? Unless they used dirty tricks, they would not be able to compete with him at all. “Let them be. If the Trump family wants to get the project of the West Suburbs, they will invest a lot of money in it. I heard that the Trump family is letting Rupert follow up on this project?” Jasper sneered. It was not that he was looking down on Rupert. This person had never been important enough to even enter his sight. “Indeed, I heard that Rupert is trying to bribe people in charge with a high amount of money.” The assistant gave Jasper a reminder. If those people forsook their own principles for the sake of gold...“Don’t worry. Nothing will go wrong with this project.” Jasper was confident. “I’ll keep following up on it and ensure there is no problem.” The assistant
At the street for rental houses in West City...“Lately, Samson’s men have been searching for you a lot. You will be found if you go to the hospital. What will you do then?” Victoria slipped into a rented house after looking around alertly. She bought some food for Julia. Julia had been hiding in a rented house for some time. She knew that especially at this time, Samson would never spare her.With Samson’s abilities, he must have already known that Colden’s death had something to do with her. "I can’t keep hiding in here like this. Recently, my stomach has been aching badly. I have to visit the hospital,” Julia spoke nervously in a choked-up voice.She had had enough of living life while hiding like a mouse. Julia’s gaze darkened. She bit her lower lip in pain."Can’t Rose do anything about it? She keeps saying that she will help us, but right now, what else can she do besides make use of us?” Victoria clenched her hands tightly. She knew that Rose had been constantly trying
Wade waited for Summer downstairs at Plath Corporation. When she got out of the car, he said worriedly, “I wonder what has taken over these people’s minds lately. They believe Plath Corporation is going to change ownership. They’re afraid that once you and Jasper are officially married, it would directly impede certain people’s interests.”Summer nodded. She could somewhat understand what they were worried about. Once they were married, Jasper would take over Plath Corporation. Some people would definitely not be able to embezzle as much money as before. Jasper was from Miller Corporation. If a CEO wanted to manage a corporation well, he or she would definitely use his or her own people. The senior employees in Plath Corporation were probably afraid that Jasper would fire them.“They didn’t manage to calm down because of what you said. Now, they’re even more aggravated.” Wade shook his head. Ever since Chairman Plath went missing, these people started doing whatever they liked.
“You’re absolutely right.” Summer nodded. The people in the meeting were stunned. They did not expect Summer to agree with them without a fight. They had already come up with ideas on how to make her shut up.“So, you mean… Plath Corporation is without a leader now. Even if we, the seniors, have not made any contributions, we still contributed to the company for the effort we put in. We have the right to get more shares in the corporation. Your father promised us that if the market of Sea City is established, we will be part of the company!” Someone used her father's words against her.Summer nodded as she kept a friendly expression. “You’re right.”Everyone stared at each other at a loss. ‘Is this Summer really a fool, just as the rumors said?’‘She agreed to whatever we said. Won’t she want to stand up for herself?’“So, how do you plan to distribute the shares? Who should manage the corporation?" Some people stopped beating around the bush and asked directly.“I wonder who I
“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.