The last time they were at the villa by the beach, James had given Summer a pair of moon earrings embedded with special diamonds that only sparkled under the moonlight. She treasured them so much that she never wore them. This was not just because they were valuable but also because of their unique charm. They were far too special to be worn like ordinary jewelry.Now, it was Summer's birthday, and James had clearly put a lot of effort into planning a surprise. The glowing teddy bear from earlier was just a teaser; the real surprise was in the beautifully crafted little box he now held."Is it a glowing bracelet?" Based on the past gift, Summer guessed James seemed to love giving things that lit up. Furthermore, he had given her a giant glowing teddy bear this time. It hinted at his fondness for luminous gifts. But if the new gift was another glowing item, he might be lacking in creativity.Luckily, James said, "It doesn't glow up this time. You guessed wrong.""Oh, I'm glad I
Back when Summer was still a student, she had also received a similar black stone, but it was just an ordinary synthetic mineral, nothing special. However, since it was a gift from James, it couldn't be that ordinary. James didn't answer Summer's question. Instead, he picked up the necklace and put it around her neck. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Do you like it?" "I like it," she replied, "It's very pretty, but what exactly is it?" Summer asked again. "It's a meteorite." Meteorite! Summer's heart skipped a beat. So, this black thing was a meteorite! She had known that James' gift wasn't ordinary. As she looked down to admire the meteorite necklace around her neck, she could see its beauty—smooth, glassy, with a shimmering black glow. Summer had never received anything like this before. Feeling overjoyed, she cradled the necklace in her hands. Meteorite was from outer space, and Summer was curious about all mysterious things. Meteors were one of the things she
Summer had been angry at James earlier for being too close to Suzanne. It felt like she was being overbearing.She walked up to James and looked him in the eye. "I'm sorry, James. Thank you for everything," she said apologetically. "It's all right." James smiled charmingly, his gaze radiating with love and adoration. It was worthwhile to do anything for one's lover.As if on cue, Kelly and Lexi took the lead and chanted, "Kiss! Kiss!"The rest of the crowd followed, and the room became a chorus of encouragement. Despite a hint of shyness, Summer felt she should reciprocate this gesture of affection. Rising on her tiptoes, she planted a gentle kiss on James' cheek. The room was aglow with warm lights, and the moon hung high in the sky, casting its shimmering glow. It was destined to be a magical night filled with laughter and joy as everyone gathered to celebrate Summer's birthday that evening. The next day, Suzanne, who was familiarizing herself with the Camberwell Group's b
"Summer must be the reason why James is treating me like this." That was the only reason Suzanne could think of. James wanted to distance himself from her because of Summer.James made the excuse that he couldn't meet Suzanne because he was busy with work. It was clearly a lie. The Xomus Tower was Quigley Group's most important construction project currently. As the CEO, James was in the best position to handle the project.Just as Suzanne was still sulking over the matter, her secretary announced from outside, "Ms. Camberwell, Mr. Nash from the Quigley Group is here to see you."Perfect timing, Suzanne thought, since Andy's visit was likely due to the Xomus Tower project. She decided to meet him to discuss the project. Rising with composure, she exited her office and headed to the conference room.Andy, a distinguished gentleman in a suit, greeted Suzanne upon her arrival. "Hello, Ms. Camberwell," he said politely.Andy wasn't young anymore, with noticeable wrinkles around his
"So what? These two companies have always been competing with the Camberwell Group. Allowing them to operate under the Camberwells' property would undermine our family's reputation. I refuse to allow that," Suzanne stated firmly.Her abrupt change in attitude left Andy puzzled. Moments ago, their conversation had been warm and pleasant, but now Suzanne's tone had become sharp and resolute. This was a troubling sign.Andy had thought that the discussion would be smooth. After all, James had told him that this business was practically a done deal, with just a few details left to iron out. All Andy had to do was finish the job, which was a simple task.Unfortunately, Andy felt challenged. The discussions were far more complicated than he had anticipated. As a business veteran, Andy would not back down without a fight. His tone softened as he spoke, "Ms. Camberwell, Bellanova Enterprise, and Lumina Solutions were set up by large foreign conglomerates. While their current investment
The next day, James went to the Camberwell Group's office in the afternoon. Upon seeing his arrival, Suzanne greeted him warmly with a bright smile. Clicking in her three-inch heels, she walked toward him gracefully."I miss you, James." Suzanne leaned in close, hoping to embrace him like a koala hugging a tree. However, James dodged sideways and successfully avoided Suzanne's embrace. She lost her balance and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Suzanne reacted quickly and steadied herself. Otherwise, she might have made a fool of herself in public.James lowered his gaze and said flatly, "Ms. Camberwell, let's talk about the Xomus Tower project. I heard you had some problems with the tenant's selection." James appeared notably stern. Sensing something amiss, Suzanne suppressed her initial impulse to joke with him and adopted a serious tone. "There are some issues with the Xomus Tower project. Perhaps we should sit down and discuss?""Okay." With that, they walked in
"James, don't be shy. There's no one here, and I've shut the windows tight. No one will see us," Suzanne said as she moved closer to James. Her fair fingers slid across his neck, and she began to caress his handsome face. "James, you know I like you, right? Even though you have a wife, I still like you. So, can I..." Suzanne leaned in, her pink lips inching closer to James'. The spark between them felt like it could ignite at any moment.Suddenly, James raised his hand and created a barrier between them. As Suzanne was about to kiss him, he pushed her away with his palm. "Ms. Camberwell, what do you think you're doing?" James asked coldly."James, I should be the one asking you that!" Suzanne felt a surge of frustration. She had been so close to kissing him, only to be stopped at the last moment. Suzanne stomped her foot in anger. She couldn't understand what James was thinking. They were in a secluded office with the curtains drawn—no one could see them. Yet, James had pushe
Suzanne refused to accept Bellanova Enterprise and Lumina Solutions as tenants because they were controlled by a large foreign company, Ecole Finance.Ecole Finance and Camberwell Group were fierce competitors in the electronics industry. To win against their opponent, the Camberwells fought many battles with Ecole Finance. Even in the cosmetics sector, where the Camberwell family had no involvement, they sought ways to sideline their rival. However, the strategy was simplistic; the cost of defeating their opponent might negate any gains."Ms. Camberwell, there are no permanent friends in the business world, even in longstanding relationships like the Camberwell and Quigley family. I've heard about your company's dealings with Ecole Finance. "Even if you exclude their two brands from our building, they are still going to set up shop elsewhere in Rosseera City. Not only would we miss out on the opportunity to earn their money, but it could also divert foot traffic away from us."