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Summer began to reason with James, saying, "You know about my past. I was hurt by love too. If I hadn't met you, I'd still be very sad." She believed the most effective way to heal from love was to find someone to fill the emotional void. It was akin to clearing junk files from a computer. Opting for replacement over deletion seemed more thorough. However, James disagreed with that idea. "Summie, love is pure and noble. Is it fair to enter a relationship just to ease the pain?" "Well, it does seem a bit unfair. But if there's no other way to alleviate the pain, isn't this method worth a shot?" "Summie, love isn't like that." James shook his head. To him, love was pure and untainted. It couldn't be tarnished by using someone else to fill a void. Summer couldn't help but retort, "If love isn't like that, then what is it supposed to be? Let's not forget how our marriage came about!" Upon hearing this, James's mouth slightly parted. He froze for a moment, and there wasn't any
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Realizing his fault in the matter, James admitted, "I acknowledge what you said. Even though you weren't willing to marry me, I hope that you'll eventually choose to love me willingly." His words made Summer blush, and she responded, "You're being silly. I don't know what you're talking about." Sensing the awkwardness in the air, she cleverly changed the subject. "Weren't we just discussing introducing Kelly to Zach? Are you going to help me or not?" James wore a troubled expression. While he had a good relationship with Zach, he felt uncomfortable about meddling in matters of love. With a hint of warning in her tone, Summer said, "Don't forget your promise to me. You said you would agree to any request I made. "So, it's only fair for me to ask for your help in arranging a blind date between Zach and Kelly. Whether it succeeds or not isn't your concern." Once spoken, the words couldn't be unsaid. That was especially true for someone like James, who was the president of a la
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Every day, Summer found herself attending classes and preparing for pregnancy, following Caroline's instructions on how to become a good daughter-in-law of the Quigley family. The training itself wasn't the issue for Summer. What she dreaded were the awkward topics covered, such as learning about pregnancy-friendly foods, which exercises were suitable, and the proper positions to get pregnant more easily. To improve Summer's chances of getting pregnant, Caroline went as far as hiring different instructors to provide lessons, and she also had Luca deliver a variety of supplements and medications for Summer. Over time, Summer grew accustomed to the routine and accepted it as part of her life. However, a smooth-sailing life was bound to be disrupted. On the third day, a guest arrived at the Quigley residence—it was Eleanor. Clad in a white dress, Eleanor exuded elegance and grace as she joined Summer and Caroline for dinner. Caroline, who was seated at the head of the table,
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Summer felt reluctant to respond to Eleanor, but since the latter was her teacher, she knew it would be disrespectful not to respond. Therefore, she replied in a cold tone, "Thanks to you, I've been doing quite well." "That's good to hear. But you're aware of the bet between James and me, right?" Eleanor brought up the bet herself. If it hadn't been for Eleanor and James' bet, Summer wouldn't have become a pawn in their game. However, Summer suppressed her anger and calmly replied, "Yes, I know about the bet, and I'm aware of how you and Mom conspired to involve me." "Summer, you're not going to hold a grudge against me for this, are you? After all, the bet benefited everyone." "Is that so?" Summer's face twisted into a disdainful smirk. She couldn't see how the bet had benefited her in any way. Just a few days ago, she'd been in tears for James, who she'd thought had been on the brink of death on the operating table. She'd even feared she might not survive. Such despai
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Summer thought she must have misheard. Just a few days ago, Eleanor had set her up as a pawn in the game, and now she was asking Summer for help. "Eleanor, there's no way I'm going to help you," Summer stated firmly. "Don't you want to hear what I need your help with?" Eleanor asked. "No, I don't," Summer replied. She didn't need to hear what Eleanor was going to say; she was already certain it would be a request for help to persuade James. After all, they had made the bet together. As long as James consented, Eleanor could still approach him. However, Summer wasn't that naïve. Even if she had no feelings for James, she didn't want another woman to get close to him. Without much thought, Sumer waved her hand, gesturing for Eleanor to leave. Eleanor wasn't easily fooled. Given that she wanted Summer's help, she'd come with a plan in mind. "Summer, I know you've been searching for a match for Kelly. I heard that Zach is a potential candidate. Is that correct?" Summe
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Moreover, while abolishing the bet might not have been ideal, Summer reasoned that if Eleanor was keen on meeting James, it ultimately relied on James agreeing to it. If James didn't agree, then Eleanor wouldn't have a chance to meet him, no matter what. So, the conditions of the bet made earlier seemed more like a formality. It didn't really matter whether they existed or not in the end. "Okay, I agree." Summer finally agreed after some thought. Eleanor had already anticipated this outcome. She shook hands with Summer, indicating their mutual agreement. As per their agreement, regardless of whether Kelly and Zach clicked during their week-long date, Summer would be obliged to help Eleanor persuade James to forget the bet. However, one thing that intrigued Summer was how Eleanor intended to assist her. From what she knew, Zach wasn't the type to be easily manipulated. When Summer asked about Eleanor's plan to persuade Zach, Eleanor didn't hesitate to reveal her method.
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After taking a few deep breaths, Kelly's mind cleared, but she still had some doubts. "Summie, even if the person you want to introduce me to is Zach, I'm afraid he won't be interested in me." Kelly knew about Zach, who hailed from one of the four major prestigious families and was the president of Myers Enterprise. His influence could rival that of the Quigley family. Such a man stood at the pinnacle of the pyramid. Under normal circumstances, countless women would be vying for his attention. Despite Kelly's beauty and respectable family background, she knew she was nowhere near Zach's level. It wasn't that she lacked confidence, but she simply couldn't envision someone like Zach being interested in her. "Summie, I think I'll pass on this one. Zach probably won't be into me." "Why would you say that?" Summer was puzzled. She'd always known Kelly to be a confident woman. It was unusual for the latter to decline an opportunity like this. In truth, it wasn't that Kelly
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After Summer's encouragement, Kelly started feeling a bit more confident. "So, marrying Zach would bring me happiness, right? It does sound appealing, but… I'm still afraid." Summer couldn't help but feel frustrated. Kelly had always talked about her desire to marry into a prestigious family. Now that the opportunity was within reach, she seemed to find endless excuses. Summer couldn't quite grasp what Kelly truly wanted. "My dear Kelly, why are you being silly? What exactly are you afraid of? In the worst-case scenario, the blind date won't work out, and you'll be back to being single. There's really nothing to fear." "I know." "Well, if you know, then there's truly nothing to be afraid of. Besides, I'll be right there with you," Summer asserted firmly. At this moment, Kelly seemed like a helpless boat adrift at sea, and Summer needed to be her safe harbor, supporting her. After Summer's persistent persuasion, Kelly, who had been hesitant for a while, finally agreed.
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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
