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When James returned home at night, Summer immediately approached him to ask where his birthmark was. Caroline's test on her this afternoon really made her curious. So, of course, she had to ask him now that he had returned home.James listened to her question. Feeling puzzled, he asked, "I don't have a birthmark. Why do you ask such a question?""You don't have a birthmark?" Summer looked shocked upon hearing his answer. It turned out that her guess in the afternoon was right. James didn't have a birthmark! That was to say Caroline had deliberately tried to trick her.Caroline's awareness of her son's absence of a birthmark didn't deter her from raising the question. She probably had calculated that Summer might unwittingly reveal a particular location, falling into her trap.Luckily, Summer wasn't fooled. By some stroke of luck, she actually guessed correctly. Because Summer had answered that James didn't have a birthmark, Caroline completely believed that Summer and James had bee
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"Summer, in wealthy families, cheerful women like you usually don't last long," Howe remarked casually.Summer rolled her eyes at his words. She didn't intend to stay in their wealthy family. Her wish was to leave this place. She didn't want to get involved in their wealthy family's affairs.However, she didn't want to chat with Howe any longer. She had already greeted him. What needed to be done was done. So, Summer waved him goodbye. "Summer, wait up." As Summer was on the verge of leaving, Howe suddenly called out to her. Upon hearing this, Summer looked back with confusion. She didn't know what he wanted.Howe walked over and said, "Summer, let's talk about the four prestigious families' wine-tasting party that will be happening three days later.""The four prestigious families' wine tasting party?" Upon hearing about the party, Summer only thought about exchanging glasses and blinding lights. Wealthy families often hosted this kind of large-scale party. However, Summer didn'
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Lexi answered, "I do. I know about the wine-tasting party.""What exactly is this wine-tasting party for?" Summer asked."Don't you know, Mrs. Quigley?" Lexi asked, feeling surprised. Anyone in Rosseera City would know about the wine-tasting party. Seeing the puzzled look on Summer's face, Lexi feared that she indeed didn't know about it at all. So, she explained, "The wine-tasting party is a gathering where people taste wines from different countries. Although it is called a gathering, it is an assessment.""What's being assessed?" Summer asked, feeling a nervous tension creeping in. She vaguely had a feeling that this assessment might be related to her.And Summer wasn't wrong. The assessment was indeed related to her.Lexi explained, "The wine-tasting party is specifically designed for married individuals, aiming to assess their performance. Apart from the four prestigious families, other people will also attend.""So, only married individuals are allowed to attend? And is i
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James comforted Summer, saying, "It isn't particularly important. You don't necessarily have to attend."Although that was what he said, Summer knew he was only trying to ease her pressure. Lexi had already informed her how important the competition was.The purpose of the competition in the wine-tasting party was to enhance the reputation of the family and solidify its position within the community. It might sound somewhat trivial, but it was a competition that would bring honor.For wealthy families, money held little value. On the other hand, power and prestige were paramount. It was so important that some were even willing to die for their honor. James only lightly mentioned the matter, but it didn't mean that the matter was unimportant."James, I'll attend it," Summer said.James could see the strain in Summer's expression, but he didn't say anything. He probably understood her reasons for wanting to attend it. He approached her and placed his hands on her shoulders. He sai
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"Summer, you'd better not make any mistakes at this wine-tasting party. I am also a participant, and the Quigley family will be represented by us both. If you fail to perform well, don't blame me for punishing you afterward," Caroline warned. The threat in Caroline's words was unmistakable. In reality, if it were just Summer participating, it would be manageable. However, the challenge lay in competing alongside Caroline. Summer could already envision Caroline's chilling gaze fixed upon her during the wine-tasting party. It was truly terrifying. In fact, Summer had only agreed to participate in the wine-tasting party to assist James in building his reputation. Now, faced with Caroline's threats, Summer had no alternative but to take part. And once committed, she had to strive for a commendable ranking. Summer harbored little confidence in her ability to compete in the wine-tasting party. Most attendees were likely from prestigious families deeply entrenched in wine culture
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The outer area of the wine cellar was accessible to all family members. Essentially, anyone could enter. The wines stored there were mostly high-end. In contrast, the inner area was accessible only to James, Norman, and Caroline. Without authorization from these three, nobody else could enter. The wines stored in the inner area were even of higher quality compared to those in the outer area, consisting of extremely rare and aged wines. Presently, Summer and Flynn were situated in the outer area. The decor there exuded a classical ambiance, with dim and opulent lighting casting a golden hue over the spacious corridor. Wooden cabinets lined both sides, meticulously organizing various types of wine. Above the shelves was a sign to indicate the different types of wine, such as red, white, and yellow. Not only were the types of wine labeled, but they were also sorted based on vintage and manufacturing processes, thus ensuring meticulous organization. Exiting the spacious cor
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"What's your relationship with Lexi?" Summer inquired. "She's my girlfriend. It just happens that she knew about me being entrusted by Madam Caroline to teach you about wine culture. Consequently, she personally instructed me to ensure your thorough understanding," Flynn replied. Summer was shocked. The handsome gentleman in front of her turned out to be Lexi's boyfriend. This revelation came as quite a surprise. Despite having known Lexi as her bodyguard for so long, Summer had never realized that Lexi had a boyfriend. Reflecting on it, Summer realized it wasn't entirely unexpected. After all, Lexi had never mentioned anything about her personal life. She only alluded to her family's financial struggles, which compelled her to work as a bodyguard out of necessity. As for her romantic life, Summer had never heard any mention of it. Now that Summer knew Flynn was Lexi's boyfriend, it became clear why he was so well-informed about her situation. "Oh, so you're one of us.
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The high alcohol content delivered a slight kick, reminiscent of the sensation experienced when consuming spicy peppers. However, as Summer sipped the wine, she didn't find it overly intense. "This is indeed grape wine. Generally, fermented alcohol doesn't boast particularly high alcohol content due to the excess water present in the fermentation process. "If you desire pure, high-concentration alcohol, distillation is necessary. Many renowned wines, such as whiskey and brandy, utilize this method nowadays," Flynn elaborated. "I see..." Summer nodded, then proceeded to sample the second glass of wine. It was distilled, displaying a clear, white appearance and emitting a distinct alcoholic aroma. As soon as it touched her taste buds, Summer immediately discerned its high concentration. Consequently, she only ventured a small sip, apprehensive that excessive consumption might induce dizziness. Observing her, Flynn inquired, "Mrs. Quigley, can you identify what kind of win
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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
