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The President's Darling Chapter 699
Summer's words left James thinking that she agreed to have a child with him. He asked in bewilderment, "Summie, you..."Summer knew James always respected her, despite being unromantic. He should understand that her words meant agreement, since she had expressed it to that extent.She gently touched his neck, trailing her fingers down, and began unbuttoning his clothes."We are husband and wife, understand?" James finally understood her. A warm smile appeared on his cold, handsome face as he gently supported the back of Summer's head.He removed her hair clip and said, "I understand now, my love."The room's lights casted a warm glow. Shadows danced as the king-sized bed swayed. Clothes were scattered across the red cotton carpet.Happiness permeated the room. This day truly belonged to Summer and James.Sunlight streamed through the window the next morning.As Summer sat up in bed, she noticed neatly folded clothes on the table. Those clothes had been scattered across the fl
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The Youngs' business was heavily influenced by the Ritters, leaving Simone with no option but to comply with Keith's commands.Keith had assured Simone and Hank of substantial monetary gain after completing the task. Additionally, he pledged to collaborate with Young Group to foster their business growth.This commitment prompted them to listen to Keith's instructions and disrupt Summer's wedding.Unfortunately, their attempt failed, and the event proceeded perfectly. Now, they could only stand before Keith with their head bowed, feeling guilty."Mr. Ritter, we apologize for betraying your trust. However, you can't place all the blame on us."Hank elaborated, "Who would've known James was so infatuated with Summer? We even brought up Summer's past during the wedding, but he disregarded it entirely."Simone added, "Exactly. Mr. Ritter, it's not solely because we didn't try hard enough. Perhaps James was a fool. How else could he marry someone like Summer?"Keith grew increasing
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In the president's office at Ritter Corporation, Keith sat on the chair, his expression grim and his blue eyes shimmering like crystals in the sunlight.Keith's cold words echoed in the office as he said, "James, my intention was to humiliate your family, but I didn't expect you to actually marry Summer. Do you believe this is the end of it?" Sunlight streamed through the glass windows, illuminating his sharp features. His smile appeared eerie in the shadows. …At Quigley Group, James found himself occupied. During the shareholders' meeting, he faced criticism from various shareholders due to the wedding that had taken place the day before. Now, a middle-aged man with blue-framed glasses spoke up, saying, "Mr. Quigley, we normally wouldn't interfere with your private affairs, but your personal matters have affected the internal operations of the company. "Since your wedding, the company has experienced some instability, and the stock price has started to decline." The dec
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James wasn't all talk; he had the fierceness of a tiger. Hence, he wasn't one to back down like a lamb. Rising from his seat, he slammed the table and addressed the group. "Everyone, it appears all of you have strong opinions about this. So, what is it that you desire?" James' demeanor exuded defiance, as if he were daring them to oppose him. Numerous individuals opted for silence, with some even lowering their heads to avoid meeting James' gaze. Yet, a few courageous individuals were prepared to oppose James. William slammed his hand down on the table and demanded, "James, what's with this attitude? Just because Norman passed on the position of president to you doesn't give you the freedom to act recklessly." James smirked mockingly as he locked eyes with William. "What's the matter, Mr. Levy? Do you believe you can defy me just because you're affiliated with the Quigley family? Your age doesn't give you the right to act superior here." "You… You... What do you mean?"
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Wearing a stern expression, William was the first to leave the meeting room. It was unlikely that he would ever attend another shareholders' meeting at Quigley Group. As evening approached, the sky over Rosseera City was painted with the colors of sunset, and the streets were crowded with cars. Traffic lights blinked intermittently while traffic police officers worked diligently to maintain order on the street. Sitting in her car, Summer looked visibly anxious. Having finished work, she needed to rush to the Quigley residence, but she found herself stuck in traffic halfway there. It seemed like there was no way she would be able to reach on time.The mere thought of Caroline waiting for her at the Quigley residence filled Summer with dread. If Caroline found out Summer was late, she would surely unleash her wrath and hurl hurtful words at the latter. Summer gripped the steering wheel tightly, silently praying for a smooth journey and hoping to avoid Caroline's anger. Unf
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Sean, a tall middle-aged man with a black beard, wore a high-brimmed hat and a white chef's uniform. At first glance, he appeared to be a professional chef. However, his demeanor was far from friendly; in fact, he exuded an air of hostility. "Mrs. Quigley, please cut the cabbage," Sean instructed, pointing to the large cabbage on the countertop. Cutting cabbage posed no challenge for Summer; she often helped with cooking at home. Even on days when she had work, she made it a habit to prepare her own meals. With confidence, she picked up a knife and began cutting the cabbage. Summer's cutting technique produced uniformly shaped strips of cabbage, demonstrating her adept knife skills. It was evident she was no novice. However, despite her proficiency, Sean still managed to find fault in her. "Mrs. Quigley, the position of your finger while cutting isn't quite correct," he said. "Huh? It's not correct?" Summer was surprised. It was the first time she had heard that there
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Sean was a professional chef. Despite his underestimation of Summer's capabilities, she was actually quite skilled. However, Caroline's reaction to the report was indifferent and distant. She simply waved her hand and dismissed Summer. Summer had anticipated this outcome. She knew that Caroline wouldn't praise her even if she excelled. Gaining Caroline's approval appeared to be a challenging task. Nonetheless, the evening had passed without incident. Fortunately, Summer had managed to remain obedient during the cooking lessons. Despite facing difficulties and enduring Sean's criticisms, she had persevered. Consequently, Sean hadn't reported anything negative about her to Caroline. Upon her return to the Beaut Moon residential area, Summer felt utterly exhausted. She collapsed onto the couch with sore muscles all over. Upon hearing sounds in the living room, James stepped out to see what it was. "Summie, what's wrong?" he inquired. When he saw Summer looking dispirited, he
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James was being overly attentive. Although Summer appreciated his concern, she didn't need it at the moment. After all, if he persisted in showing such care, her lies would be exposed. Summer absolutely couldn't allow James to discover that she had visited the Quigley residence without informing him; it would likely lead to another dispute with Caroline. "James, I prefer to manage my work on my own. Remember when I mentioned that I wanted to establish my own career? If you help me, it won't be my career anymore; it'll become yours," Summer calmly explained. James fell silent briefly. He had a clear understanding of Summer's character and recognized her as someone who was ambitious, independent, and reluctant to seek help. After some contemplation, he relented. "Alright, I won't offer help, but you must inform me if you need anything." "Okay, I'll remember that," Summer replied. With that, she successfully declined his offer. Subsequently, she said she would be busy for th
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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
