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Summer had used to eat here with some of her friends when she'd been in high school.She was extremely happy to be back there. She found the old food stall she had used to frequent and grabbed James and herself a table. She said, "Mr. Brooks, I'll have one spaghetti aglio e olio and one chicken casserole, please.""Coming right up," answered Tom Brooks, the stall owner. Soon, the food was served. Tom said enthusiastically, "Summie, it's been a long time since I saw you, so I made you an extra large spaghetti aglio e olio tonight."Tom was a generous person. He had been running the food stall for a decade.Summer knew him quite well because she was a frequent customer. He was very happy to see her again, so he made an extra large portion for her supper. There was a huge pile of spaghetti aglio e olio on the plate.Summer had never eaten such a large portion of spaghetti aglio e olio. She wondered if she could finish it, but she still thanked Tom.Tom was about to leave when he
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Summer didn't want to cause a commotion. Tom would probably be shocked if she admitted that James Quigley from Quigley Group was her husband."Mr. Brooks, you've got the wrong person. My husband just looks like James Quigley. How could he possibly be that guy?""But your husband really resembles James Quigley. It's like they're twins!" Tom looked closely at James again, his eyes boring holes into him.James felt uncomfortable when Tom gawked at him as if he were an animal in the zoo. Why should he let Tom look at him like that?He was about to say something when Summer said, "Mr. Brooks, you've really got it wrong. How would I ever marry the president of Quigley Group? You must be kidding me, right?" She laughed dryly.Tom found Summer's self-depreciating comment logical. Although she had a wealthy family, her family was worlds apart from the Quigley family. Besides, Summer had sworn that her husband only looked similar to James. Tom believed it."Sorry, Summie. My eyes are get
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Summer took some spaghetti aglio e olio in front of him and ate it, chewing it with delight. "It tastes really good. You're definitely going to regret it if you don't try it."James was still hesitant. Summer knew why he was acting that way.Rich people like him usually eat specially crafted food. Their dishes were made with repeatedly cleaned ingredients to ensure hygiene. James didn't eat the spaghetti, probably because he was worried it wasn't clean and would be bad for him."Don't worry, eating spaghetti won't kill you. I used to eat here for so many years, and nothing ever happened to me," Summer said as she stuffed the spaghetti into his mouth. He was unexpectedly compliant as he opened his mouth when Summer fed him.A hint of surprise showed up on his cold face after a few bites. He narrowed his eyes a little, looking like he had formed a special liking for the spaghetti aglio e olio. "It's really good.""Of course. I recommended it after all. You've never eaten spaghet
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"If you'd like that, I'll come with you, Summie," James replied.James and Summer ate the chicken casserole after finishing the spaghetti aglio e olio. They stayed at the food stall for an hour and a half before leaving with their stomachs full.They had to walk a couple hundred feet since James had parked his car away from the street. As they walked through the quiet, dark alley, a group of men suddenly came out of nowhere.There were six of them. The men all wore simple T-shirts, and they were tall and intimidating. Obviously, they weren't good guys. James and Summer couldn't see their faces since it was too dark.The men split into two groups, surrounding Summer and James from all sides. They were trapped in the alley.Summer knew what was going on. This was a robbery! She had gone through similar events before. Back then, several young men had robbed her and her friends. Summer had given the robbers her purse and immediately called the police afterward. Luckily, the police
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Summer questioned, "What exactly do you guys want? We've given you the money. Aren't you leaving?""Stop playing me for a fool. I know you two, Mr. James Quigley and Mrs. Quigley." The leader had actually recognized them! Summer panicked. Things weren't as simple as she'd thought.But she wasn't the type to give up easily. She made an excuse. "You're mistaken. We're not James Quigley and Mrs. Quigley, or whoever you said. Besides, you better leave with our money fast. Otherwise, you're in for it when the police arrive.""There's no police around here. Even if they were around, they wouldn't reach here that quickly." The leader knew the area well. He was probably used to doing criminal stuff here. Under the moonlight, he stepped forward and raised his arm. "Guys, catch them and tie them up."The leader was a clever guy. He had already noticed Summer and James while they had been having supper at the food stall. After recognizing them, he'd gathered his lackeys to rob them.It w
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The remaining two men were the leader and his lackey in black and red attire. They looked grim when they saw James' capabilities."I didn't expect a rich bastard like you to be so strong. But did you think I came here empty-handed?" The leader took out a knife around his waist. The veins on his arms bulged as he rushed toward James with the knife in hand.James wasn't scared. He punched the leader's elbow and yanked the knife from him with his right hand. Then, he went behind the leader with a 180-degree turn, placing the knife against the leader's neck instantly."It's over now." James held the leader hostage.The leader didn't dare to move. His body was stiff as he breathed carefully. His life was at James' mercy, so he immediately begged, "Mr. Quigley, please spare me. Please!"James kicked the leader in the butt, as if he hadn't heard the latter's plea. Then, he swiftly punched the leader in the back of his head, knocking him out in a single blow.The lackey panicked when
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Summer was furious to see this. She was worried about James' safety, yet he didn't say a word."James, are you listening to me? Next time, don't do something so stupid like this again. You know your identity very well. If something happened to you, what would—"As Summer spoke, James suddenly stood up from the chair, skillfully moved behind her, and gently hugged her. "Summie, are you worried about me?"Summer was slightly stunned. It took her a while to realize that James was hugging her. She resisted and struggled, but she couldn't break free. She immediately said, "I'm not worried about you. Let go of me."James was very obedient. He let go of Summer when she asked him to. However, when she turned to face him, she could see a hint of sadness in his eyes. He seemed to be lost in thought.At that moment, Summer couldn't tell what he was thinking. She was worried about him, but he acted as if nothing had happened. Now, James seemed to be in a deep and gloomy state, and she did
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James had received an elite education since he was young, along with many other heirs. He needed to acquire various kinds of knowledge and abilities.But for a truly outstanding person, knowledge and abilities were merely tools. Knowing how to use them wasn't enough. What was more important was to cultivate his own strength.So, one year before James had become the successor, which was when he was 17 years old, Norman had him banished to a deserted island. It had been a small, remote, and uninhabited island in the southern part of the country. He'd had to learn how to survive on his own, relying on his own strength without help from anyone else. It had been the same as living like a primitive man. On that lonely island, James had had to figure out ways to obtain food, hide from wild beasts, and cope with natural disasters. His goal that year had been to survive by any means necessary.However, things hadn't been that simple. Apart from natural disasters, wild beasts, and other
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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
