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It was a bright afternoon, and the sun was beaming in the clear, blue sky. Beneath it lay a lush, green golf course.On the eastern side of the golf course stood a tall building, the golf club, where the wealthy people of Rosseera City often came to play golf.Norman and Herbert had already changed into golfing attire and were playing on the course. Meanwhile, Summer and Susanne were in the changing room, getting ready.The changing room was spacious, with a row of neatly arranged lockers filled with sportswear of various sizes. Next to the clothes were golf clubs specially designed for women.Susanne held one gold club and carefully examined it. She chose a red arc-shaped club with a metallic body that gleamed with a fiery red glow under the sunlight.Holding the club, Susanne swung it forcefully. Despite her delicate and beautiful appearance, she gave off a somewhat frightening vibe. Summer felt uneasy watching her, afraid that she might do something to her. Hence, Summer stay
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Susanne was a schizophrenic who spoke capriciously. She said she wouldn't hurt Summer now, but there was no telling if she would suddenly change her mind in the future.Summer shook her head to express her disbelief, to which Susanne replied, "I've already given up on my feelings for James. We're just cousins. I won't hurt you just to monopolize him, so don't worry."This time, her explanation was much more sincere. More importantly, she spoke very calmly, unlike before, when she had gestured exaggeratedly when she had spoken. It seemed that her words could be trusted."Since you won't hurt me, does that mean you won't cause me trouble in the future?" asked Summer. "No, I'll still keep bothering you until you divorce James."Summer was at a loss. Hadn't Susanne said that she had already given up on James? Why would Susanne still bother her? Summer cursed inwardly at how unreliable Susanne was.Susanne spoke again. "I don't want you to divorce because I'm trying to steal him
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Summer didn't expect that Susanne would actually come over and teach her how to play. When Susanne had said that she would teach her, Summer had assumed that she was saying it out of courtesy. But she actually followed through. "Summer, you should hold the club like this. And when you swing, pay attention to using the power from your waist and not just your arms. "If you only use your arm strength, it can easily make you miss the ball," Susanne explained patiently. She spoke in a gentle tone devoid of hostility or prejudice, just like a teacher instructing a student.Summer did as she was told, and after an hour of practice, her golf skills improved drastically. With that, she noticed that her relationship with Susanne had improved as well!Just as she thought they were on friendly terms, Susanne turned around and criticized her in front of Norman."Uncle Norman, I don't think Summer is very good at sports. I'm worried about James. His wife doesn't seem to have many skills."
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At this moment, Luca cleared his throat and said sternly, "Madam Summer, you need to clean properly. Madam Caroline has ordered you to clean the house thoroughly.""The house is so big; how can I finish cleaning it? Even the professional cleaners usually need a few hours to do it," Summer retorted.Caroline liked everything to be spotless, so she would ask the housekeepers to clean every day. However, cleaning the whole house wasn't a job one single person could manage, so usually ten people would be required for a major cleaning session.Asking Summer to clean the whole house alone was an impossible feat.Hence, she protested. She felt like she couldn't let Caroline oppress her. Plus, if she chose not to clean, what could Caroline do to her? Punish her some more? Needless to say, Caroline really did have this idea. Luca said coldly, "Madam Caroline has said that if you don't accept the punishment, she will use her own means to deal with you.""Mom's means?" Summer was intri
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After figuring out what happened, Summer reassured Fred over the phone, "Don't worry, Dad. I'll definitely let James know about this. Charter Corporation will be unsealed soon.""Alright. Please talk to James. We've been doing well recently, and suspending business will cause us huge losses.""I understand."After comforting Fred, Summer hung up and sat alone in bed, deep in thought.For now, it seemed that Fred didn't know that Charter Corporation had been seized because of Caroline's dirty tricks. Summer didn't tell him either because she didn't want him to worry.Besides, Summer also had a solution, which was to look for the evil witch, Caroline, and have a proper talk with her. James couldn't find out about this. Otherwise, he would have two options—to help her or not help her.If James didn't help her, Summer's plea for help would be in vain.If he helped her, he would get into a conflict with Caroline, and it would cause friction in their relationship. Summer didn't want
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"Actually, it's no problem to help your family. After all, your dad is my relative too. But…" Caroline paused, dawdling and looking reluctant. "I can help you, but I heard from Luca last night that you seem to be unhappy with my punishment. I wonder if this is true."Summer knew that Caroline would bring that up. The latter was obviously petty. Summer hadn't followed her orders the night before, and now she was taking revenge!But Summer was living under her roof, so she had to bow her head. Having seen what Caroline was capable of doing that day, Summer dared not get carried away. For the sake of her family and her parents, she had to endure it."Mom, I'm sorry. It wasn't that I was going against your word. I was just way too tired last night, so I didn't feel like cleaning.""What about next time? Will you accept my punishment and clean the house obediently?""Of course, I will," Summer answered honestly. She felt like a student who had done nothing wrong but was reprimanded
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Summer felt like a fish on a chopping block; she was the fish, and Caroline was the knife that threatened and manipulated her.An hour later, Summer was sweaty and exhausted. Her whole body was stiff and sore from all the work. She wasn't used to such hard labor, so the first day was naturally difficult. To make matters worse, Luca still picked on her, saying, "Madam Summer, this area isn't clean."Summer looked over and saw that a tiny corner in the stairwell hadn't been wiped dry. Luca was nitpicking about a tiny, barely noticeable spot. It almost drove Summer crazy."Luca, is there a need to be so strict?""Yes. Madam Caroline likes cleanliness and won't tolerate any flaws, so even the smallest areas must be kept clean.""Hmph! If she likes cleanliness so much, why does she need me?" Summer muttered under her breath. She could only complain quietly, because if Caroline heard about it, she would get another earful from her.Time ticked by slowly. Summer had originally estim
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"Summer," Howe greeted as he walked over.Summer was just about to respond when she suddenly saw Howe spit out a mouthful of a white substance—vomit! The corridor was instantly filled with a foul smell, and even Luca, who was usually prim and proper, couldn't help but cover his nose and mouth.Summer had the most intense reaction. Seeing him vomit, she retreated a few feet to the back and pointed at him, shouting, "You, what are you doing?""Oh… Sorry, Summer. Did I scare you?" Howe chuckled foolishly. At the same time, he brought the liquor bottle to his mouth, seemingly wanting to continue drinking more.Summer cursed him inwardly. Of all the times to drink, he just had to do it while she was cleaning. How was she supposed to clean now with Howe vomiting all over the floor?Glaring at Howe, Summer yelled, "Stop drinking! How am I going to clean up your vomit?"Howe didn't know that Summer had been punished by Caroline, so he asked curiously, "Clean? Why do you have to clean i
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"Of course. I'm the chairman of Charter Corporation, after all. Why can't I continue working? I took care of Charter Corporation back when you got married, didn't I?" Fred patted his chest firmly, looking quite confident.Summer also believed that her father would be able to manage the company well if she left it in his care.Fred was the founder of Charter Corporation, after all. He had worked on it for decades, and he was the person who knew it the best. If he was the one taking over, Summer definitely had no reason to worry.However, Fred had already retired, so he should be relaxing at home at his age. Summer felt a little bad if he was suddenly asked to manage the company again.James comforted Summer, saying, "Summie, why don't you let him help you? Of all the people in Charter Corporation, he must be the person who's the most invested in the company other than you.""That's right." Fred smiled confidently. "How can I not care about my own company? Don't worry, Summer. Just
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They were having a meal right now, so where was Fred going? Summer asked in confusion, "Dad, where are you going?"When Summer asked the question, Fred had already left the living room. He seemed to be on his way back to his room.Amelia explained, "He's preparing a gift for you.""Preparing a gift? What gift?"Soon, the gift Amelia mentioned was brought over to them.Fred was carrying a large cardboard box, which he processed to place on the table. He retrieved children's toys, baby clothes, and a jigsaw puzzle from the box.Summer was speechless when she saw that. So this was the sort of gift Amelia was talking about. But why would Fred give her these things out of the blue?Holding the clothes, Fred explained gleefully, "Several months ago, Amelia and I were shopping when we came across some baby products. We were wondering when you'd have children, and we feared that you wouldn't be able to buy all the baby products you would need, so we bought some ahead of time."Summer s
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Nearby, James faked a cough as if there was another matter at hand. Noticing something off with his expression, Summer thought that he choked on something, so she asked, "Would you like some water?""No, thanks… Summie, did you forget why we came here in the first place?"Thanks to James' reminder, Summer finally remembered that she wasn't here for a simple visit. She had to tell her parents the good news of her pregnancy.At that moment, Amelia and Fred were leisurely enjoying the food. Summer knew that if they heard the news, they might get overwhelmed with emotion, so she decided to give them a heads-up. "Dad, Mom, we actually came here to tell you an important piece of news. Maybe you can stop eating for now.""What's the matter?" Fred asked curiously."Well… This is a very serious matter. Before I break the news, I'd like you to be as calm as possible. Please don't get too worked up."When Amelia and Fred heard that, they exchanged glances. They had no idea what exactly Summ
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For example, Summer and James were taking a walk in the park. They might look like they were alone, but in reality, more than a dozen bodyguards were hiding in bushes and various corners of the park. To protect the child, the Quigleys pulled out all the stops to ensure Summer's safety."Alright, I get it." Summer chose to compromise. She was living a wonderful life at the Quigley residence, after all, so she felt like she shouldn't ask for too much.Also, as Caroline had said, Summer would regain freedom once she gave birth to the child. Summer would be able to live her happy life with James then, and Caroline wouldn't be around to nag her about the child.The next morning, the Quigleys arranged for a luxurious limousine to send Summer and James to the Charter Estate. Amelia and Fred already knew that their daughter would be coming over, so they were waiting at the entrance. When they saw their dear daughter, elated expressions appeared on their faces."Summer, you're back! We've p
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Hence, Summer could do whatever she pleased. If Caroline dared to restrict her freedom, Summer would be upset, and Caroline wouldn't want that.As Summer walked along the even path of the park, she did some stretches to loosen up. "It's a nice life. Before this, I was worried that something bad might happen if I returned to the Quigley residence, but now, it looks like I was overthinking it. Caroline is very good to me, and the others respect me too.""I'm glad to hear that. I was also worried that you wouldn't be able to get used to staying in the Quigley residence. You're pregnant, after all." James glanced at Summer's belly, his eyes filled with fatherly love and tenderness. By the looks of it, he had intended to be a father a long time ago."Hold your horses. I've only been pregnant for three weeks. They say that the baby will be born after ten months of pregnancy, and it's not even been a month yet, let alone ten." With that, Summer suddenly held James' hand and guided it tow
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What would it mean to Howe if he gave up on the position of the head of the family? It meant that he would have to depend on someone else to survive, and he would be giving up on glory and riches along with a life filled with extravagance.Thanks to his wealthy background, Howe was already used to life like this. If James became the head of the family in the future, he might exercise his authority as the head of the family to limit Howe's movements. Howe would be stripped of freedom.Maeve felt that Howe was right as well. Her current life of luxury was built upon mountains of cash. If Howe didn't get to be the head of the family, he would definitely face restrictions."Howe, I want you to be the head of the family as well, but do you really have confidence in your capabilities? Your brother is so outstanding, and he's the official heir, too."Maeve hit the nail on the head. This was exactly what Howe was worried about as well. There was a world of difference between him and James,
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So, when Caroline asked her to stay in the Quigley residence, Summer somewhat reluctantly agreed.At noon the next day, dark clouds filled the sky, making it look bleak. However, in the bustling Rosseera City, things were as lively as usual.In a luxury hotel situated in the city center, Howe was sitting on a chair, holding a glass of wine in one hand while his other arm was wrapped around the waist of a beautiful woman. At that moment, his expression was as gloomy as the weather.The young woman was good at reading the room. Extending her fingers, she traced circles on Howe's pink shirt. She asked, "What's the matter, Howe? You seem to be in a bad mood today. Could there be anyone in Rosseera City who's bold enough to offend you?""Hmph…" Howe didn't say a word. Instead, he downed the whole glass of wine.Noticing that he wasn't saying anything, the young woman pursed her lips and planted a kiss on his cheek. Smiling, she asked, "What's going on? Are you going to say that women w
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James didn't want to agree to this arrangement. Even though it wasn't explicitly mentioned, he was fully aware that Summer didn't want to stay at the Quigley residence. Hence, he said, "I'll take care of Summer, Mom. I even hired Tina to look after her needs. You know how dependable Tina is. With her around, everything will be fine.""Nonsense. Even if Tina was there, there's only so much she can do on her own. This Quigley grandchild is extremely important. I can't just let her handle everything by herself.""That won't be an issue, Mom. Besides, Summer won't feel comfortable staying here either." Summer's feelings were James' top priority. Caroline could see this as well. In the end, the decision was Summer's to make. So, instead of addressing James, she turned to Summer and asked, "Would you like to stay at the Quigley residence, Summie?"If it were up to Summer, she'd say no. There was no way she would want to stay here out of her own free will. Just the mere sight of Caroli
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Howe was the quietest person at the table. He was dressed in a shirt with floral patterns, and his hair was slightly curly. He was as still as a rock. He had a look of terror on his face for a while now—he didn't know that Summer was pregnant.Now that his parents were talking about it, he immediately asked, "Pregnant? Is Summer pregnant?""Yes, she is—haven't you heard?" Caroline replied. "No… How is she suddenly pregnant? I didn't hear anything about it until now." "I only found out recently as well." Caroline's hand moved over her mouth before she continued, "Isn't it great? You're going to be an uncle soon.""Yeah. I can't wait." Howe put on a forced smile.Everyone in the family was overjoyed by the news—except Howe Quigley. The Quigleys had a family rule. If the heir had a child, his position as the head of the family would be set in stone.So, if James welcomed a baby, Howe would lose the opportunity to take his place as the family heir. By that logic, he would never be
