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Summer was dumbfounded by Liam's critique. She had tasted the dish and felt that it was the best dish she had ever made, only for it to be criticized so harshly by another.Wasn’t it just baked pork ribs with potatoes? They were all the same to Summer. She asked with some frustration, "Chef Benson, why don't you let me taste your version? I want to know what the difference is.""Sure." Liam swiftly grabbed the kitchen knife and masterfully sliced the potatoes and pork ribs. Upon closer inspection, Summer noticed he had left faint knife marks on those items.During the process, Liam explained that leaving a few cuts before baking the ingredients would allow their flavors to be better absorbed and integrated. In addition, it was important to control the oven's heat lest the meat turned out tough from over-baking or undercooked from under-baking.In reality, there was not much difference between Liam's and Summer's cooking techniques throughout the whole process. Nevertheless, when th
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"How could that be?" At that moment, James appeared gentler as though he was refraining from saying the harsh truth that would hurt Summer's feelings. However, Summer didn't appreciate his white lies.She patted him on the back and said, "Don't lie to me. If it's bad, just say so. Why torture yourself?""Well … it's not that it's bad. I'm just not used to it," James explained tactfully, which confirmed Summer's suspicions. The last meal she prepared hadn't suited his refined palate.Summer had to step up her cooking game. All the while, she thought her culinary skills were good enough to win a man's heart. But she now realized she had overestimated herself.While other men were relatively easier to please, James was unique and difficult to serve. Before Summer, there had been countless people who carefully attended to his dietary preferences. It was inevitable that he would turn out this way.Seeing James happily finishing his meal, Summer couldn't help feeling somewhat delighte
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"So ... Summie, what is it you want?" James seemed impassive, but his tone was very gentle."Appoint a female bodyguard. Charlie and Connor can still protect me at home, but I need a female bodyguard for close protection. Besides that, I need freedom. That means telling the bodyguard to leave me alone when necessary.”While it sounded like Summer hadn't considered James' perspective, it was the complete opposite. Summer understood that he was worried about her safety, so it was reasonable to have a bodyguard by her side.Likewise, Summer also had to think about herself. She couldn't accept having those bodyguards following her around the clock.In the office chair, James sat in silence for a long time. Finally, he grasped her point of view. "I will send several female bodyguards over tomorrow. You can pick one of them. But for today, can you let Charlie stay by your side?""Okay. However, I don't want anyone to follow me around this afternoon. I have a date.""A date ..." The wor
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As his plan was exposed, James said helplessly, "Summie, you have grown smarter.""That's right! Wait, no ... I've always been smart. Anyway, did you hear me? You are not allowed to send anyone to follow me," Summer said resolutely."I understand. I won't."Now that the matter was settled, Summer successfully retrieved her freedom. It was just in time to meet her high school best friend whom she hadn't seen in a year. She had missed her dearly, and now, she was ready to take a taxi to her date.Just when she was heading out of the office, James stopped her. "Wait a minute, Summie."Arching an eyebrow, Summer wondered what else he wanted to say to her. Unexpectedly, James fished out a deep blue crystal bracelet from the drawer of his desk. The bracelet was dazzling under the lights. One could tell from its clear crystals that it was luxurious.Actually, anything given by James had to be valuable. He put the bracelet on Summer's wrist and said, "I bought this for you yesterday. I
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Kelly said, "Summie, do you remember our geography teacher? She's married now!""No way! She's nearly 50 years old and just getting married now?""I know, right? Everyone thought she would stay a single, grumpy old lady all her life, but she actually got married!" Kelly spoke cheerfully.Between her and Summer, there were many stories worth reminiscing about. For instance, they used to skip classes to go shopping, gossip about a hot guy in their dorm, and burn the midnight oil in the bathroom to study for exams. Those were the most interesting memories of their youth.Time was such a wonderful thing. In the past eight years, the two girls have grown into women. They had changed out of their school uniforms and into high heels and long skirts. They were no longer naïve but independent and mature.Now that they finally met up, Summer remembered something she wanted to ask apart from their old memories. And that was Kelly's love life."Kelly, are you still single?" In Summer's mind,
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However, this was Kelly, her best friend. Summer had no intention of hiding the truth from her, so she announced, "I'm already married.""Oh … What? You're married?" Kelly was astonished after processing the news. She never expected that Summer would suddenly drop the bomb about her marriage, especially because she had just recently broken up with Hank. It seemed like things were moving too fast."Summie, don't tell me you blindly married a stranger. You shouldn't do that. You're such an excellent girl. Don't settle for those scumbags.""Hey, what kind of person do you think I am?" Summer understood what she meant. Kelly probably thought that to mend her feelings and fill the void from her breakup, she had found a random man to marry.Summer would never do anything so foolish. Although marrying someone she didn't love wasn't her ideal scenario, she hadn't done it on impulse."Kelly, don't worry. My husband is very good to me.""That's not my point. You have no feelings for him. H
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"Fuck off!" Summer was enraged that Kelly would jinx her marriage when she had only just gotten married.Regardless, she wondered if James really was that desirable. There was no denying that the man was outstanding, but Summer didn't think he was charming to that extent.Anyway, Summer needed to talk some sense into Kelly. She said with a serious look, "Listen, you should start dating. You are not young anymore.""Hey, it's not like I don't want to. My suitors are all scumbags. While the excellent ones are mostly playboys, the dedicated ones don't have much to offer. Who do you want me to choose?" Kelly whined about her troubles.Back then, she had truly wanted to concentrate on nothing but her studies. But after graduating, she realized that it was too late for her to find a proper partner. All the fine men were taken, leaving behind mostly bachelors and playboys with poor conditions."Summie, it would be great if I could meet a man like James. I heard that he is devoted and doe
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Coincidentally, Summer knew of a bar nearby. Back when she worked at Charter Corporation, she often drank there with her clients.Walking through the bustling streets, the two arrived at the bar. As soon as they entered, they were greeted by passionate, loud DJ music. People were grooving on the dance floor, and the smell of alcohol permeated the lively atmosphere. Summer found an empty table and sat down. After ordering two Bloody Mary cocktails, they clinked their glasses and started drinking. Halfway through the glass, the taste of the alcohol spread in her mouth while the fragrant taste flowed down her throat and into her stomach."How is it, Kelly? Isn't this place nice?""It is," Kelly replied. Then, she ordered a few more cocktails with strong alcohol, along with a bunch of snacks."Come on, Summie, we won't go home tonight until we get drunk. We must have a good time."As they hadn’t seen each other in a long time, they had to seize the opportunity to enjoy themselves. O
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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
