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"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
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"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
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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
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"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
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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."
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Suzanne put on an innocent look like the sweet girl next door that would captivate any man's heart. However, James was unfazed. He gathered his documents and turned to leave, seeing no reason to stay any longer since their discussion was over."James, what are you doing?" Suzanne immediately called out and tried to stop him from leaving."I have other matters to attend to," James replied icily, not even bothering to look back as he reached for the doorknob.Suzanne wasn't about to let him leave so easily. She quickly jumped up from her chair and hurried after him.Finally, Suzanne managed to catch up with James in the spacious, well-lit corridor along the hallway. She grabbed James' arm and said, "Hold on, James. What's the hurry? Can't you stay a while longer with me?" "Why?" James turned to her, his eyes cold and indifferent, as if he were looking at an object rather than a person. He clearly didn't see Suzanne as anyone special and treated her more like a stranger.The way
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Upon hearing this, Suzanne's expression stiffened. She knew James had no feelings for her, but she didn't expect him to reject her so cruelly.When he walked past her on his way out of the Camberwell building, she started screaming. "Do you like Summer Charter that much, James? Are you sure you don't have the slightest interest in me?"Her voice was deafening. She sounded like a lone wolf that was crying into the night. At the same moment, everyone in the hallway looked over. Since she was the CEO of Camberwell Group, they recognized her at first glance. Many started gossiping as their own CEO argued with the head of Quigley Group. A while later, the quiet hallway began to fill up with people. The number of spectators gradually grew. Everyone was offering their take on the matter. Some said that Suzanne was a home wrecker who was trying to ruin Summer and James' relationship. Others claimed that James didn't like Summer and was here to meet with Suzanne in secret. There were
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The villa was grand and elegant—it aligned well with Walsh Group's themes of comfort and nature. A while later, Bradly also came to take a look himself. He was very pleased with the construction and gave the team high praise. Because of this, he paid the commission fee for the first phase in its entirety swiftly after. They received 50 million as a design fee just like that. Following this, there was another final payment of 50 million that would be given when phase three of the project was completed.To celebrate the win, Summer has surprisingly decided to treat everyone to a meal. All the staff and architects in the company were invited to dinner at a hotel's banquet hall. The celebration was incredibly grand. There was an impressive spread of food and alcohol with plenty of singing and dancing. The entire venue was filled with joy and laughter. Summer was dressed in a white maxi skirt and a black tee. She stood on the stage and started speaking as though she was an emcee fr
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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
