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James seemed to have realized something. He nodded and said, "I'll go disfigure myself then.""What?" Summer froze. She thought she misheard him for a moment. She promptly shook her hands and said, "Don't do that—why on earth would you disfigure yourself?""You hate the fact that I'm good-looking, so I might as well disfigure myself. Pouring acid on my face should ruin it completely. Would you rather I scar my face with a knife instead, Summie?" he asked in a gentle tone.Although he was acting considerately, she knew that he was doing this on purpose. "James Quigley, you idiot!" She smacked his arm. She was just joking around. She didn't expect him to respond in such a serious manner. He even gave her options! Only James Quigley could come up with such an absurd response.Summer turned away from him. "I don't hate the fact that you're handsome. I just think you're too popular. It makes me insecure," she muttered coldly."You get insecure?"His questions annoyed her. Of cour
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After a long pause, James finally said, "Summie, I don't know how to make you feel secure, but what I can do is stay by your side every moment—as constant as the sun and moon. My love for you will never waver.""Is that your promise?""Yes."Once James made a promise, it could not be changed. No matter what happened, he would stick to his word. That was his character.Summer valued a person's character highly. That's why she hadn't immediately accepted James at first; she wanted to take her time to ensure he was truly someone she could spend her life with.As they spent more time together, it became clear to Summer that James was an exceptional man. His excellence wasn't only in the external aspects, but it was more in the unseen, internal qualities.It was 7:00 pm, and the stars lined the sky. In a Cadethian restaurant, the soothing sound of string instruments resonated. Summer sat at a rosewood table, taking in the surroundings with interest. The restaurant was rich in Cade
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"James, you..." Summer was speechless. Even though they were in love, did he really need to display his affection so publicly? They would make any single person envious. Everyone who dined there could see James' declaration of love for Summer on the ceiling.Noticing Summer's embarrassed expression, James thought she did not like it. He said, "What's wrong, Summer? If you don't like it, I can have it removed.""It's not that I don't like it…" Summer turned away, feeling a bit awkward. "It's just a little embarrassing, but I do quite like it."Summer couldn't deny how much she appreciated James' public affection. It made her happy, filling her heart with warmth. Her smile was bright and genuine, as if love had spread throughout her entire being.Then, the waiter brought out the dishes, which were unique traditional recipes believed to have been enjoyed in ancient times. James had ordered the chef to recreate them from lost cookbooks, with a few named especially after Summer. Some
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Keith didn't respond at first. His expression was cold and unreadable as he stared at Summer in silence.Upon seeing his demeanor, Summer felt a twinge of unease but pressed on, "What's with the look? Can you at least give me a reaction? Do you remember her?""I remember. Why are you bringing her up? I'm not interested in her." He seemed to know exactly where Summer was heading and preemptively cut her off with his blunt declaration.Summer was naturally disappointed upon hearing this. She hadn't expected Keith to be interested in Kelly, but she hoped he would at least show some courtesy instead of being so blunt."Hey, Keith. Is there something wrong with my friend? You did meet her once. "Let's not talk about interest yet. I just want to know what you think of her as a person," Summer urged, knowing that matchmaking wasn't easy—it required patience and a gentle touch.Keith, who was a man at the pinnacle of the business world, easily saw through Summer's intentions. "Are you t
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"Keith, let me emphasize again; it's impossible between us. But you stand a chance with Kelly. Don't you feel you two are meant to be?" Summer was contemplating whether to bring up the fact that they had crossed paths once, four years ago. She assumed Keith had forgotten about it, but surprisingly, he hadn't. With a cold smile, he countered, "Is meeting once really fate? I know Kelly likes me. Four years ago, when she was an intern reporter, she interviewed me. Maybe she liked me from that time?"The revelation left Summer speechless; she was stunned that Keith knew about it all along.Summer slammed the table in frustration and asked, "Since you know everything, why won't you agree to the date?"Just because I know doesn't mean I have to agree. I have no interest in Kelly." Keith's tone was calm and justified. Indeed, just knowing someone likes you, or having met once, didn't obligate you to date them. Love had to be mutual, and it couldn't be forced.At this moment, Summer
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"My condition is that before I go on a date with her, you have to go on a date with me.""A date with you? You must be joking!" Summer almost jumped out of her seat. If she really went on a date with Keith, it would be a betrayal of James. She was James' wife, and doing something like that was unthinkable. Besides, Kelly liked Keith, and if Summer did such a thing, she'd be betraying her best friend. Without a second thought, Summer refused, "That's absolutely impossible. Change the condition.""Another condition?" Keith flashed a mysterious, wicked smile.He leaned over the table toward Summer, closing the space between them. "What do you think I need? Money, power, status, reputation—I have it all. "Besides, I never chase after those things. What I truly want is..." Suddenly, Keith raised his hand, his fingers brushing against Summer's cheek. The touch made her hair stand on end, and she nearly fell off her chair."W-What are you doing?" Summer exclaimed in panic."I did
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Keith flinched from the sting of Summer's slap, his face darkening with displeasure.Summer huffed, "See? Don't think you can bully me. If you keep this up, I'll really hit you—""Haha!" Keith laughed as it was the first time Summer attacked him. Perhaps he found her spirited defiance amusing. Lowering his gaze, Keith firmly stated, "I like you, Summer. You don't belong with James. You're a better match for me."Why was Keith so shameless? He's even spouting nonsense! Summer raised her hand to strike again, but Keith was faster and caught her wrist in his grip."Stop it. How can a girl like you be a match for me in a fight?" Keith's hand was like a crab's claw; once it clamped down, escape was impossible. The more Summer struggled, the more her wrist hurt. She realized how naive she had been. If it came down to a physical confrontation, she couldn't possibly outmatch someone like Keith, who had martial arts training."Let go! It hurts," Summer said tersely. Keith, surprisi
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Labeling it as an investment might sound appealing. But in reality, it was more of a takeover. Keith knew Summer wasn't easy to fool. As the president of Charter Corporation and a business administration graduate, she should understand these things well.Keith didn't bother sugarcoating his intentions any further. "You know how big Ritter Corporation is. Accepting my investment means you can leverage our resources, and Charter Corporation can grow stronger."He wasn't wrong. With Ritter Corporation's backing, Charter Corporation could thrive. At the very least, it would protect Summer from Caroline's threats.Caroline often used the Quigley family's influence to pressure Summer. If she didn't comply, Charter Corporation would suffer. Partnering with Ritter Corporation would provide a strong defense, making it harder for Caroline to cause trouble.However, partnering with Keith was like making a pact with the devil. Summer would lose control of her company, and the business coul
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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
