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Hence, Summer comforted James. "I understand. Next time, I'll allow you to help me, but you must know when to stop. You mustn't help me too much."What Summer meant by helping too much was offering billions of dollars without any reason to help her company develop. Clearly, it was too much. Anyone could see that James was only protecting her.Now, Summer still owed James 3 billion dollars. She still had to return that money.She needed to clarify that the fact that they were husband and wife was one thing. The debt still had to be cleared.James felt helpless about this. Normally, women would just ask their husbands for money. Summer, on the other hand, was so clear about separating money between them, as if it were a crime to ask him for even a penny more.However, as long as she was happy, James was willing to let her do what she liked.It wasn't too late at night at that moment. Outside the window, the moon was clear, and there were many stars shining brightly. Summer and Ja
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When James brought it up, Summer finally recalled that she had indeed said such things before. At that time, she had only said it for fun and hadn't taken it seriously.First of all, James was a busy man. He was so busy all year that he didn't take a day off. How could a man like him possibly take weekends off?Yet, now, James had voluntarily suggested taking weekends off. Summer really hadn't expected that he would do that, so she asked in a concerned tone, "If you take weekends off, who's going to do the work at your company?""I've already assigned the work to my employees accordingly. No worries," he said reassuringly."Is it really okay?" Summer asked. "If your work can be handled by others, why were you so busy before?"In the past, James had always been so busy. Certainly, those matters required his personal attention. Otherwise, why would he work tirelessly all day and night? Now that he had suddenly delegated work to his employees, he would probably be in a lot of troub
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That day, James had planned a casual day; he wanted to take her shopping. Summer started to feel dissatisfied, but she didn't express it. She remained calm and pouted.Although James was slow, he wasn't foolish. Upon seeing Summer's expression, he sensed something was wrong and asked, "What's wrong?""I'm fine.""Are you really fine? I feel like something's bothering you."Summer couldn't be bothered with him. When a woman said something was wrong, it usually meant nothing. But when a woman said she was fine, she wasn't. Did James not understand this basic principle? Something was definitely wrong with Summer now. Seeing how James was still slow to catch up, she simply chose to ignore him.Just as Summer quickened her pace to get away from him, James reached out to hold her. He said, "Don't walk so fast.""Why? I want to walk faster." Summer wanted to appear nonchalant, but when she wanted to shake off his hand, she found that he was holding her very tightly, like a tape stuck
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At times, James could appear reserved, while at other times, he exhibited a more dominant side. When Summer had first met him, he had been a complete mystery. But one thing was clear—his affection for Summer. She had reached that conclusion after several confirmations. Summer understood that James lacked experience in relationships, so she didn't want to complicate things for him. Hence, she gently took his hand and proposed, "Forget about it. Let's go watch a movie. It's been ages since we've seen one." "Okay," James replied. "But before we watch the movie, there's something I need to tell you," Summer said, lifting her chin slightly as she looked at his handsome profile. "You need to stop being so caught up in your work. Sometimes, you've got to learn to understand a woman's heart. It's a skill that takes practice." Summer's message couldn't have been more straightforward. She was essentially implying that James was clueless when it came to matters of love. James wa
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Summer had been opposed to the idea of James booking the entire movie theater. She believed that the charm of watching a movie outside lay in sharing the experience with everyone else. Without that, it would lose its appeal. James respected Summer's opinion, so they watched the movie quietly. What was slightly heartwarming was that their hands had been intertwined since the movie had started until that point. Halfway through the movie, Summer suddenly felt the need to use the restroom. So, she informed James and left. Unbeknownst to her, a man was lurking near the restroom at that moment. His behavior seemed suspicious, as if he were afraid of being recognized. He hid behind a plastic tree next to the restroom, pulling his cap down over his face. After a few minutes, the man, who had been waiting, finally made his move. Spotting Summer coming out of the restroom, he immediately followed her. With a swift motion, he grabbed her and forcefully pulled her into a secluded c
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However, such tricks could only deceive the Summer from a year ago. The current Summer wouldn't fall for it so easily. Casting a cold glance at Hank, she mocked him. "So, you had reasons? That's amusing. What reasons could you possibly have had? "Did Simone threaten you at gunpoint to break up with me? Or perhaps she manipulated you into leaking Charter Corporation's confidential matters?" Confronted with Summer's questions, Hank was momentarily speechless. He knew that trying to deceive her with his old tricks would definitely not succeed. She had indeed grown in the past year. But Hank was unwilling to give up. Seeing how happy Summer and James were had ignited a burning jealousy within him. Besides, he genuinely regretted it now because Charter Corporation had thrived under Summer's management. Hank himself had studied real estate management, so he had always kept an eye on the real estate industry. Recently, he had heard from a few friends that Summer had secured
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Hank firmly covered Summer's mouth with one hand, while his other hand gripped her shoulder tightly. As time went by, Summer sensed her strength diminishing, her head spinning, and her consciousness fading. Her sole intention had been to attract help with her shout, yet it appeared to have sent Hank into a frenzy. At that moment, he pressed down on her with an almost manic intensity, and she felt her life slipping away from her grasp. "No, stop..." Summer silently pleaded in her mind. She desperately wished she could call out for James to come to her rescue. But at that moment, she felt completely helpless, as if she had been cast into darkness with no glimpse of hope. All she could see was Hank's terrified face. The sensation was akin to being hanged. It was as if the rope were tightening around her neck, slowly draining her life away. Just when things seemed dire, a miracle happened. Out of nowhere, a figure appeared before Summer, moving with lightning speed. Then,
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Deceiving James under his nose was clearly impossible. Hank understood that if he didn't provide an explanation, James wouldn't let him off the hook easily. Without further delay, he apologized. "I'm sorry, Mr. Quigley. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have harassed Summer—I mean, I shouldn't have harassed Mrs. Quigley." "Do you think I'll forgive you?" James' voice was cold and sharp. "Mr. Quigley, I'm deeply sorry. I know my actions can't be forgiven, but please spare me. I promise I will never bother Mrs. Quigley again." At that moment, Hank's dignity was the least of his concerns. He recognized the vast difference between his capabilities and James'. To James, disposing of him would be as easy as squashing an ant. Faced with such circumstances, Hank was determined to do whatever it took to earn James' forgiveness. James was intimidating. In the business world, he had the power to crush any competitor, and he was known for his ruthless and merciless nature. Hank had he
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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
