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James explained, "I... just happened to interpret it that way.""You… You…" Summer was about to blow a fuse.But then, she noticed a fleeting smile across James' lips. She paused for a bit, realizing something.It was all a setup! James knew what she meant. He understood perfectly that she wanted him to hold her hand and not kiss her. He had pretended to be clueless to kiss her."Well played, James. So, you were playing dumb. You did it on purpose." Summer stood up, raising her fist to hit him, but he quickly grabbed her wrist first."Sorry, Summie. How else could I have kissed you?" James took a step closer and lifted Summer into his arms. Then, with a swift turn, he sat down in a Ferris wheel pod with Summer in his embrace.With that, Summer sat on his lap with his hands securely wrapped around her.Summer thought this was somewhat strange, but kind of sweet.James was six-feet-one-inch tall and had a habit of working out, so he had a large build. Summer was five-feet-five-in
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"Sure! If you want to try it, we'll do it."An amusement park guide led Summer and James to the bungee jumping platform. It was constructed atop the hillside garden at the back of the amusement park and was situated on high ground at about 980 feet above.When they reached the bungee jumping platform, they could see the entire amusement park as well as the lush greenery of the hills behind it. The scenery was exceptionally beautiful.The only terrifying aspect was the height. Although Summer liked thrilling activities, she felt it was too high. After all, this was 980 feet up, which was equivalent to about 90 floors.After the staff led Summer and James there, they asked seriously, "Mr. and Mrs. Quigley, this is the highest bungee jumping platform in the country. "We need to confirm that you are in good health before you participate in this activity. Do you have any health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, or cardiovascular diseases?""No, none of those." Summer
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Summer chose the tandem jump because she felt that her relationship with James had developed further. So, it should be normal for them to embrace each other. She needed someone to hold her since she was indeed feeling a little scared, especially when she was standing on the bungee jumping platform.The sensation of falling from a great height wasn't something everyone could stomach. Therefore, if she could hold someone while jumping, she would feel much more at ease.With both Summer and James securely harnessed, they took the leap with the staff's assistance."Ah!"As they jumped, Summer screamed reflexively, driven by the intense thrill and fear. She felt a kind of sensation as if she were being submerged under the water suddenly due to the powerful rush.Her heart raced uncontrollably as the both of them fell from the platform. A feeling of anxiety enveloped her whole body and dominated her thoughts. Her mind went blank, and for a moment, she felt like her heart might lea
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Caroline was delighted to hear that James would be coming home for dinner. As of late, she didn't really get to see him unless it was a holiday. Anticipating his return, she prepared many dishes. Caroline was afraid that the food might not suit James' taste, so she made both local and foreign dishes. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she gathered all that was delicious in the world on their dining table that evening.Summer was asked to join too, along with James, Norman, and Howe. The Quigley family members were all present for dinner that day.Dining with so many people made Summer a little nervous. On regular days, she would either eat alone in her room or join Caroline occasionally but rarely with everyone. Everyone in the family was busy. So, it was rare for everyone to be present at the same time.As soon as James took his seat, Norman started talking to him. Their conversation mostly revolved around business matters, such as the company's operation, policy-maki
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After hearing Summer's views, Norman fell silent, seemingly pondering something. Then, he turned to look at James. "What about you, James? What are your thoughts?""My thoughts are similar to Summie's. I think there's a high chance that the profit margins in real estate will shrink in the future.""Oh? Please tell me more." Norman was very interested in James' perspective. After all, the latter was his future successor. He was sure James could see some unique aspects.James said, "Real estate developers share a common belief that land is finite. Once a property is built and the land becomes occupied, its value will inevitably increase over time. "However, this mindset is only applicable to smaller enterprises. It won't work for a large company."Big corporations aimed to make significant profits. They wouldn't rely on the potential appreciation in the value of real estate properties, which would take a long time. As for how much the property would increase in value, that was un
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Caroline's words caused the atmosphere at the dining table to become awkward.Norman had just praised Summer, but now Caroline seemed to view her as a calamity. She had even implied that Summer's involvement in the company would only bring trouble to them.No one dared to speak. Even Norman, who was the head of the family, let Caroline speak her mind without openly opposing her. Thus, the harmonious and cheerful family dinner became a tense affair.Summer knew letting this go on wouldn't do anyone any good. She attempted to lighten the mood with a laugh, saying, "Why don't we just eat? I'm starving."The moment Summer spoke, Caroline seized the chance to criticize her. "All you know is eating. You're useless. I have yet to give you a piece of my mind. It's been over half a year since you married James, and you haven't gotten pregnant yet. Your worth is less than that of a pig."Caroline's harsh words suggested that Summer's inability to conceive a child made her more worthless t
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Summer was very upset, and her eyes filled up with tears. She often cried. Once, when she had been a student, a teacher had wrongfully accused her of cheating during an exam and wanted to call Fred and Amelia. Though further investigations had proven that she was innocent, she had still cried because of that. She had become stronger as she grew older. Although her tears were starting to fill her eyes, she still stopped them from falling. Anyway, she had known that the marriage wouldn't be easy from the moment she had married James. She had known that Caroline would cause trouble for her. After Caroline scolded her, Summer raised her head and pretended to look sincere. "I'm sorry, Mom. I'll do my best.""Do your best? Did you even work hard? If you really worked hard—" On the other hand, Caroline looked as if she wanted to continue her tirade.Meanwhile, James noticed that something was off, so he immediately stopped Caroline. "That's enough, Mom.""What? Are you going to f
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After leaving the table, Summer went to the master bedroom on the third level. She hid in the covers and started crying profusely. She was very upset. Though she had suffered a lot after entering the Quigley family, it was the first time that she had felt so sad. It seemed as if all her pent-up emotions had burst out that night. Summer wept loudly into her blanket. She didn't understand the purpose of her marriage. Was it only to give birth to a child? Or was she supposed to become a punching bag for Caroline?Summer didn't want to live like that, and missed Fred and Amelia immensely. All her frustrations overwhelmed her. She felt like she was buried in freezing snow. Her entire body felt cold, and there was no warmth around her. She lay in the room, engulfed in sadness. The gloomy lights illuminated the big bedroom. Summer's trembling body looked very pathetic. However, unbeknownst to her, a person appeared in the doorway. He heard her pitiful sobs and stared at her lo
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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
