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The living room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Without anyone else there, the air felt a bit chilly. Finally, James said, "I was punishing them."Puzzled, Summer asked, "Punishing? Punishing them for what?""For not protecting you properly."Summer realized he was referring to the incident when Bradly took her away. However, this had nothing to do with Charlie and Connor, as they had insisted on staying to protect her. It was her insistence that made the two brothers leave."It's not their fault; it's mine. I was the one who asked them to leave, which allowed Bradly to take me away," she explained before pausing for a moment.Then, with an eager expression, she added, "Besides, nothing significant happened, and I managed to come back safely."The scene of Charlie and Connor lashing out at each other replayed in Summer's mind. She shuddered at the gruesome scene of both of them covered in blood, not understanding why James would resort to such brutality.Turni
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Just like her ex-boyfriend Hank, who deceitfully manipulated her emotions and ultimately advanced his career at the Charter Corporation as a high-ranking executive, James was no different.He sought a nominal wife due to family pressure, and the gentleness he previously showed was probably a pretense. He acted like he was devoted, all to make her believe that he was sincere."I'm so stupid. I'm so dumb …" Summer scolded herself inwardly.Why did she fall for that man? If she thought about it seriously, she would know that it was all a trap. How could such an outstanding man want her as his wife?But there was nothing she could do now. He helped save Charter Corporation, and they were already married. She could not just get a divorce and go home.Not to mention the potential impact this would have on Charter Corporation. James' formidable influence would likely make her life difficult."Whatever!" Summer shouted in frustration and decided just to live on for now. She would
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"There's nothing to worry about. My brother and I have undergone training. These minor injuries will recover quickly.""It's good if you can recover, but James is too ruthless. I think you should stay away from him. "That kind of malicious boss will sooner or later take your lives," said Summer, offering her heartfelt advice.A superior who would resort to violence at the drop of a hat was as terrifying as an executioner.However, Charlie began defending James. He said, "Mr. Quigley is a good man, and we deserved the punishment."Summer was puzzled as to why Charlie was still speaking up for James even after being punished by him. She began to doubt if Charlie was mentally ill."How is he a good man? He's cold and cruel!" exclaimed Summer.She rarely spoke ill of others, but the scene from last night was unforgettable. In any case, her impression of James had plummeted.Seeing that Summer had misunderstood, Charlie explained, "Mr. Quigley is just strict. He wants us to bec
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Summer had already called her parents on the way back, so as soon as her car arrived, she could see her parents standing at the door to welcome her.Fred and Jeannine still looked the same. The elderly couple seemed extremely happy to see their daughter back, grinning from ear to ear. Similarly, Summer was delighted to see them. She approached them with small steps and said sweetly, "Dad, Mom."Upon seeing her parents, Summer felt like she had turned into a three-year-old child. Ignoring etiquette, she embraced them. The family was harmonious, warm, and full of joy.Jeannine held Summer's face and carefully examined it.Reassured, she said, "Great, our child hasn't lost weight.""Not losing weight is good!" Fred replied.Summer had been working on maintaining her figure lately, secretly hoping to shed some pounds. However, it was somewhat comical—she had not seen her parents for only two days, but the current scene made it feel like they had not seen each other for two ye
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Summer suddenly found herself in a dilemma. In theory, she married a good husband, so why was she conflicted? Was it because she and James did not have any feelings yet?While she was lost in her thoughts, Jeannine suddenly said something that almost made her stumble."Since you two are already married, when are you going to have a child?""Mom!" Summer exclaimed, her face all blushed.They had only been together for a short time, and now they were expected to have a child. Besides, they had not even kissed yet, so how could they rush into such matters?Jeannine smiled faintly and said, "My daughter, you're usually so bold and daring. Why become shy when it comes to this? "Anyway, you're already married, so there's nothing to be embarrassed about.""This matter can't be rushed.""Yes, yes. No rush. I'm not pressuring you either," said Jeannine.She was not being pushy. Instead, she held that Summer should decide when she was ready. If she wanted to have a child, she could,
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She did not know what tricks Gianna had up her sleeve this time. She even went so far as to involve her mother to ensure Summer's attendance.Summer asked, "Mom, do you know what Gianna intends to do at this party?""I'm not sure. Gianna's mother was quite mysterious with all this. She didn't tell me anything specific. She only said she wanted Gianna and you to bond at the party," Jeannine replied."Oh, I see—"A glint of light flashed in Summer's eyes. She could feel in her guts vaguely that the party was definitely not for bonding. If it was just a regular show-off party, she could accept it, but if Gianna had some malicious intentions, that would be troublesome.However, Summer knew that Gianna could not do her much harm. Even in college, she often played pranks on Summer, with the most serious one being ruining the dress she was going to wear to the school graduation party. Other than that, there was nothing major.This time, since Summer had decided to attend the party
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Summer chose to attend Gianna's party looking beautiful.The black gown gracefully trailed behind Summer as she walked in a pair of delicate heels. When she stepped out, a black car had already parked in front of the house.Charlie, seated in the driver's seat, said, "Madam, I'll drive you to the party."Summer did not refuse the offer. There was a bit of distance from her parents' home to the destination, and having someone drop her off was more convenient.Despite this, a mild disquiet enveloped her. It had nothing to do with Gianna. Rather, it stemmed from different concerns. Perhaps it was because she sensed that something was about to transpire.Shaking off these thoughts, Summer gestured for Charlie to drive.Gianna's residence stood as a lavish villa adorned with an Eblicean-style design. It was situated in the vibrant downtown area. Its exterior exuded a sense of grandeur and opulence, resembling a luxury hotel.Such magnificence was to be expected, given the Hardy famil
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Gianna said, "Oh, you didn't know, Summie? Did I forget to tell you? The theme for this party is the 'Lovers' Party.'""The Lovers' Party?""Yes, you'll have to bring your partner to attend this party," said Gianna before she turned around and pulled in her plus-one from afar.Handsome and mature, the man was impeccably dressed in a sharp suit with glossy combed hair. The situation suggested an intimate connection between him and Gianna."Summie, let me introduce you to my new boyfriend, Frank Walker. He's the CEO of the Walker Group," said Gianna with a proud expression on her face.Right then, Frank chimed in, "So, you're Summer. I always hear Gianna talk about you."He extended his hand, intending to shake hands with Summer. He exuded a gentlemanly demeanor, but Summer did not think he was a true gentleman. He sounded arrogant, as if he was above others.Despite this, Summer patiently shook hands with him. It was a social etiquette, and although she knew Gianna intended to em
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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
