Keith didn't just tell her about Suzanne's identity. He placed extra emphasis on the fact that the pair were from similar backgrounds. It wasn't hard to grasp what he was trying to imply. Summer used to think that he talked too much, but there were some things that she wasn't aware of."Why was she with James then?" She didn't remember this woman at all. She just appeared out of nowhere and was now being so intimate with James. If they knew each other before this, she would've known."The Quigleys are trying to set them up. Quite a number of their businesses were from the Camberwells. If the pair were to get together, it would greatly benefit both of their companies," He told her all that he knew.Then, he stopped before flashing her a mocking smile. "Is this what they call a marriage of convenience? That didn't sound too bad."Didn't sound too bad? Summer was fuming. Then, her heart started to ache. In the past, there were plenty of women who tried to pursue James. Since she h
Lexi regarded Summer with sympathy. "Mrs. Quigley, perhaps you should talk to Mr. Quigley. I think there might have been a misunderstanding that night."Summer stayed quiet but motioned for Lexi to leave. She craved peace and solitude above all else. She had no desire to dwell on things any further.Realizing she shouldn't disturb Summer any longer, Lexi quietly exited.Summer found herself alone in the room as the door closed behind Lexi. She wrapped her arms around her knees and curled up, appearing somewhat forlorn.Lexi stood outside the room, sighing softly. She found the situation regrettable. Knowing that James was the one who could lift Summer's spirits, Lexi resolved to get him involved to help Summer.James sat in the Quigley Group office. His brow furrowed deeply, his expression troubled and tense. Lexi approached cautiously. She had been rude to James the previous night, even going so far as to threaten to beat him if he intruded into the house. Meeting him again n
James sighed involuntarily at the sight of Summer's behavior. She used to be so different. She was known for confronting problems head-on. Yet, she preferred avoidance when it came to matters of the heart.Slowly, James approached and tried to lift the blanket covering Summer's head. However, the blanket remained firmly in her grasp, and he couldn't remove it."Summie, can you hear me out? Nothing's going on between Suzanne and me. I was just at the cinema with her for work," James explained sincerely.Summer wasn't buying it. Whose job would involve going to the movies with a stunning woman anyway? Only James could spin such a yarn."I don't want to hear your explanations. Just go," Summer said curtly.Even though she told James to leave, he wasn't about to be that easily swayed. He wouldn't just do as she say and walk away. He sat on the edge of the bed, still as a statue, explaining, "You're probably aware of the overall situation."Suzanne's parents and mine have been clo
Summer seethed with frustration when she saw the scene. "James, what's the deal? You just walk out like that?"Everything she said was purely out of anger. Did the cold-hearted blockhead James not understand a woman's feelings? She had hoped he would comfort her, but he simply walked away instead. Summer pulled the blanket aside, hugging her knees as a strong wave of unease and emptiness enveloped her once. She began to reflect inwardly. James had tried to comfort her, yet she had pushed him aside. Was she expecting too much?She shook her head and pushed the thought away. Wasn't it fair for her to want more from him? Who was at fault now? She wouldn't be so enraged if it weren't for his affair with Suzanne. She slammed the pillow onto the floor and firmly stated, "James, you jerk! I'll never forgive you. Ever!"Lexi stood just outside the door, having seen it all with a touch of resignation. She had hoped bringing James to console Summer would help, but now she wondered if it
An inviting, sweet fragrance filled every corner of the house. Decorations adorned the space, highlighted by a large, intertwined heart pattern on one of the walls. Rose petals carpeted the wooden floor, with candles flickering on both sides.It was a scene straight out of a romance novel, so perfect that one might mistake it for a proposal happening. Charlie was in the living room. When Lexi returned, he exclaimed, "What brings you here?""Charlie, shouldn't I be asking you that? What brings you here?" Lexi asked."I'm helping Mr. Quigley with setting up the venue. Weren't you aware?""Of course not," Lexi replied, her face puckered like a sour lemon. She sensed something big was happening, yet she and Summer remained clueless. "Charlie, what's going on? Is there something happening? Why is the house decorated so nicely?"Charlie didn't think it was much of a secret, but before being completely open, he warned her, "I'll tell you because we'll need your help later. Just promise
"I'm ready. Open the door," Summer said."On it," Lexi replied, swinging the door wide. Confetti cannons popped, showering Summer in a cascade of colorful streamers. The walls were decorated with romantic hearts, and the floor was carpeted in rose petals, illuminated by the gentle glow of candlelight.The house was dimly lit and serene, with romantic embellishments that made it feel like the ideal setting for a date. Summer looked ahead and saw a gigantic box in the hallway. It stood seven feet tall and spanned five feet wide, noticeably oversized.After noticing everything, Summer murmured, "What's happening here? Is all of this for a surprise for me?""Mrs. Quigley, these are from Mr. Quigley for you. Go ahead and open the present," Lexi urged.Upon learning that James had arranged everything for her, Summer felt a small burst of joy. She hadn't expected James, who was typically so emotionally distant, to finally do something to make her happy.The house was romantically deco
Opening the gift box, Summer found it amusing and silly that James had hidden inside to surprise her. Knowing he cared for her was enough to make her content. She'd feared he might ignore her entirely. The last time James tried to comfort Summer, he left abruptly after saying a few words, leaving her upset. After seeing the effort he had put into preparing a gift, her anger had eased somewhat.Upon opening the gift box, Summer was surprised to find a giant teddy bear inside instead of James. She stared in utter disbelief, her eyes wide with shock. "What's going on? The box definitely moved. Where's James?"After a moment's hesitation, she stuck her head into the box, searching for James, but found no trace of him. Puzzled, she remembered the movement she had felt earlier when she knocked on it. How could the box move without someone inside? Refusing to believe it, Summer peered back into the box, scanning for any sign of James, but found nothing. Considering his size, he co
Before Summer stood a sparkling, oversized teddy bear. Its fur had been stripped away, revealing a shiny, metal-like surface that made it look like a huge light bulb glowing brightly in the dim hallway. She gazed in astonishment at the teddy bear. "W-What on earth is this?""A gift for you. It's a teddy bear crafted from Quigley Group's solar metal, designed to glow on its own," James explained, and Summer was utterly shocked. She cautiously approached, tentatively touching the giant teddy bear. Even with its brilliant lights, its surface felt icy under her fingertips.The look of pleasant surprise on her face spoke volumes about how impressive this gift was. The entire space was bathed in the dazzling, colorful glow of the teddy bear."James, this gift is nice and all, but I'm clueless about where to put this enormous thing," Summer remarked. After a pause, she added, "And it's not edible. It's just taking up so much space."She appreciated romance, but she had always been pra