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Furthermore, some people were guessing that Keith would also give Summer two points. This meant that Summer would be the only one in this competition to receive a perfect score of eight points.In the previous cocktail mixing competition, the highest score was six points. No one had achieved a perfect score of eight points so far.Summer also sensed the shifting atmosphere in the venue. Although she had already been mentally prepared for potential scrutiny and accusations of cheating, facing the storm of discussions was still overwhelming for her.Of course, not everyone was accusing Summer of cheating. There were some people who supported her. They believed that she genuinely worked hard to earn her high score of six points.Ultimately, it all boiled down to the most important factor, which was Keith's judgment. Many people were focused on Keith now, especially those individuals who were familiar with the dynamics of the four prestigious families. Although the Ritter family and
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Despite James' promise to ensure fairness in the competition, the reality remained uncertain. There was no telling whether he would intentionally manipulate scores to favor Summer. As Summer glanced over at James, his expression remained cold and emotionless, akin to ice. There was no discernible hint of any emotional fluctuation on his face. The same stoic demeanor was mirrored by Zach, who stood there as rigid as a statue. In contrast, Bradly appeared visibly flustered. He frantically gestured with his arms to silence the guests. The atmosphere within the venue had descended into chaos, with accusations flying left and right as people questioned whether James and the other two heirs had manipulated scores. Some bold male guests even defied the security line, attempting to confront them directly. The turmoil exceeded everyone's expectations. Seated at the judges' table, Keith remained unaffected by the commotion swirling around him. Holding the glass in his hand, he ca
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Upon seeing the young man, York immediately recognized him as Simon Lawson, who held a prominent position as a member of the Lawson family.In fact, every attendee at this wine-tasting party carried significant weight. Despite holding a prestigious position, York approached the protesting guests cautiously. "Ladies and gentlemen, given the unanimous high scores from the four heirs, it's reasonable to assume there's something exceptional about Mrs. Quigley's cocktail. "If you're skeptical, why not send someone to sample it?" York suggested. Upon hearing this, Summer felt a surge of anxiety. If her cocktail didn't meet their taste, would it suggest the four heirs were covertly assisting her? Such an exposure would be disastrous. Summer cast a quick glance at James, silently wishing for his intervention. Nevertheless, he remained seated, appearing unaware of the situation. Similarly, Zach showed no emotion as he also remained motionless. Conversely, Bradly offered a few warm
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"Wait a minute," came a sharp voice, akin to the sound of a stone scraping against glass. Subsequently, everyone's attention shifted to the woman wearing a dress. "Caroline..." Summer murmured at the sight of her. Caroline's face was etched with anger as she made her way toward the judges' area in her high heels. "The judges for the wine-tasting party are the four heirs, correct? Mr. Lawson, I'm afraid your eagerness to taste the cocktail doesn't align with the rules," Caroline intervened. She was reluctant to let Simon taste the cocktail. The perceptive individuals in the audience could understand Caroline's motives. She feared that Simon might expose the "insider dealing". Observing the events unfolding in the judges' area from the sidelines, Caroline refused to believe that Summer could attain such a high score without James' assistance. In her mind, it must have been James who had somehow aided Summer in achieving that score. As the head of the Quigley family, any
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James unexpectedly spoke up, catching the attention of everyone in the room, including Caroline. In the silent exchange between Caroline and James, Caroline detected confidence in James' gaze. She knew James wouldn't speak without certainty. If he suggested allowing Simon to taste the cocktail, then it seemed there was no "insider dealing" involvement in the competition. With a wave of her hand, Caroline feigned helplessness. "Mr. Lawson, since my son insists, I'd have to trouble you to clear the doubt," she said. Simon respectfully returned her gesture, assuring her it was no trouble. Stepping forward, he approached the judges' table to taste the cocktail. Despite his courteous demeanor, Simon harbored deep resentment within. He was convinced that the four major prestigious families had abused their power. Hence, if he found the cocktail to be anything less than exceptional, he vowed to reveal its mediocrity to everyone. Standing before the four heirs, Simon raised his
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"How is that possible..." Summer's cherry lips parted slightly, displaying her disbelief. Seated across from her, James questioned, "Don't you believe in your own skills?" "Of course not. Did I really craft this cocktail?" Summer's eyes narrowed suspiciously. "James, tell me honestly. Did you deliberately switch out my cocktail?" Summer couldn't believe that she had crafted such a delightful cocktail. Additionally, its taste closely resembled what James had taught her in the lounge, further intensifying her suspicions. James maintained an air of mystery as he responded, "I assured you of fair judgment, so I wouldn't engage in such behavior." On the sidelines, Bradly nodded in agreement. "Exactly, James wouldn't resort to such tactics." Indeed, James was known for his integrity; he was a man true to his word. Consequently, Summer ceased her suspicions. Nonetheless, she couldn't shake the feeling that the world was full of surprises. She had never anticipated crafting
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Norman observed Summer's peculiar behavior and chuckled, remarking, "That check is worth one million dollars." "What!" exclaimed Summer, her astonishment evident. The sum of one million dollars took her by surprise. Initially, she had deemed 10,000 dollars to be a generous amount, but a million dollars surpassed her expectations entirely. Their generosity truly overwhelmed her. Upon regaining her composure, Summer noticed the stares directed toward her at the awards ceremony. Everyone regarded her as if she were foolish, causing her cheeks to flush with embarrassment. She realized that her outburst of excitement had drawn attention to herself. Nevertheless, the significance of one million dollars was undeniable. With such a substantial sum, she could afford a desirable apartment even in second or third-tier cities. Considering the substantial amount of money she was receiving, Summer couldn't help but wonder about the prize amounts for the other winners. If the thir
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"Why am I getting so worked up over this?" Summer pondered inwardly. Even though she was James' wife, why was she feeling so nervous? After all, their marriage was primarily a formality, so there was no reason to feel so nervous. Could it be that she harbored genuine feelings for James? Summer tried to suppress her emotions, reminding herself not to dwell on the matter and not to let it bother her. However, women were inherently curious beings; the less they knew, the more compelled they felt to uncover the truth. Eventually, Summer succumbed to her own curiosity and decided to inquire, "James, who is Monica, and why did she express a desire to marry you?" "I thought you'd never ask," James replied nonchalantly. "I… I wasn't particularly curious anyway. If you prefer not to disclose it, that's perfectly fine," Summer remarked. She didn't want James to think she was overly interested in it. Despite her attempt to downplay her interest, James proceeded to provide an exp
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