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James nodded in agreement. He also sensed that the situation was far from simple, so he agreed to visit the Myers Corporation and Walsh Group the next morning to find out what was really going on.However, before morning arrived, a shocking piece of news broke: York Ritter, the patriarch of the Ritter family, and his wife, Mary Robin, had both died in a car accident.James, who was still in bed, was jolted awake by the news. York was not only the chairman of Ritter Corporation but also the head of the Ritter family. His death was a significant blow, affecting not only the economic stability of Rosseera City but potentially the country.As the news of York's death spread, the stock prices of many companies in Rosseera City plunged, with the four major prestigious families taking the hardest hits. Furthermore, many businesses with partnerships with the Ritter family were forced to halt operations. For instance, James had to put four major projects on hold due to the sudden death of
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"That seems unlikely," James replied, carefully analyzing the situation to explain why.First, Keith was already the designated heir to the Ritter family, meaning he would naturally take over as chairman once York stepped down. There was no need for him to resort to murder to secure his position.Second, York was Keith's biological father. No matter the circumstances, it was hard to imagine him being ruthless enough to kill his own father. After all, blood was thicker than water.Third, and what James considered the most compelling reason, was that Keith was a cautious man. He wouldn't risk everything on a plan that, if uncovered, would ruin him for life. He simply wouldn't take such a gamble.As Summer listened to James' reasoning, it made sense to her. But if Keith wasn't behind the murder, why did he send Kelly to ask for James' support on the upcoming Committee of Prestigious Families' decision?James suggested, "Maybe Keith is anticipating something. Right now, everything is
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The Committee of Prestigious Families' decision on the head of the Ritter family was initially intended to be advisory. However, due to the unique circumstances surrounding the situation, the Committee was granted decisive authority to select the rightful head of the Ritter family.The committee vote was scheduled to take place in a week. Upon receiving the invitation, James discussed the situation with Summer.There wasn't much to debate initially; based on her promise to Kelly, Summer was committed to supporting Keith, regardless of what happened. However, recent events made her reconsider whether supporting Keith was truly the right decision.York's death was shrouded in mystery, and blindly backing Keith might lead to unforeseen consequences.But if they didn't support Keith, what alternatives did they have? The police had already confirmed the cause of York's death. As a civilian, Summer had no means to conduct a deeper investigation."I think we should stick to what Kelly as
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Monica approached Summer by orchestrating a car accident to force her to stop. Couldn't she have used a more straightforward and reasonable method to contact her?"What exactly is so urgent that you had to go to such lengths?" Summer asked."It's about the position of the head of the Ritter family. My brother contacted you, right?" Monica wasted no time with pleasantries and went straight to the point. As soon as she mentioned the head of the family, Summer could immediately guess why Monica was there. The position of the head of the Ritter family was highly contested. It was rumored that after recovering from the car accident, Monica had joined forces with some of the Ritter family's elder statesmen to oppose Keith. Even though she had no blood relation, Monica was determined to vie for the position. It was clear that Monica was seeking Summer's support to help her.The choice of the head of the Ritter family was now in the hands of the Committee. There were a total of three vo
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Monica continued, "Summer, I believe that you should realize it, too. Everything seems too coincidental. "My father dies, and suddenly, my brother applies to the Committee to be recognized as the head of the family. At the same time, both the Myers and Walsh families face business crises. Haven't you connected these dots?"Monica's words struck a chord. Summer had noticed the peculiar timing: the family head decision, Kelly's seemingly prophetic warnings, and the simultaneous business crises. It all suggested a possible scheme involving Keith. Yet, Summer couldn't fathom why Keith would resort to such drastic measures.Sensing Monica might know more, Summer asked, "Tell me what you know. What motive would your brother possibly have for killing your father?"Monica, who had survived the crash and was the only family member to do so, was undoubtedly aware of some deeper truths. As a Ritter family member, she likely had access to sensitive information.Monica didn't hesitate to re
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"Monica, you said so much because you want my help, right? From a personal standpoint, I won't help you, but—"Summer was about to continue, but Monica cut her off, "But from a moral standpoint, you will. Because I know you."Monica did know Summer. Although they hadn't been close when they first met, Monica had spent years following Summer, analyzing her character. She had a clear understanding of who Summer was. Summer was kind and deeply committed to justice—traits that Monica saw as a kind of naive idealism. To secure the position of head of the Ritter family, Monica had no qualms about exploiting that idealism to her advantage. She knew that if Summer sensed any injustice in the succession process, she wouldn't stand idly by.Taking a deep breath, Monica continued, "Summer, I may not hold you in high regard, but I have to admit one thing—you're different from the others in the prestigious families. "You're not like those who chase after power and wealth. I've counted on t
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James rubbed his temples thoughtfully. "After I got back today, I spoke with my father in detail about the Ritter family's situation. According to him, York and Hailey's relationship had indeed deteriorated significantly. So, it's not out of the question that York and Mary might have conspired to kill her."He paused before continuing, "As for whether Keith could have orchestrated the car accident, I can't say for sure. We'd need to find him and get the answers directly from him.""But where is Keith now?" It had been nearly a week, and despite all efforts, they hadn't been able to reach him. With the Quigley family's resources, they should have been able to track him down.James had, in fact, discovered Keith's whereabouts. But knowing where someone was doesn't necessarily mean one could confront them. "Keith is hiding out in Sanden City, about nineteen miles from here. Even if we manage to get there, it's unlikely he'll meet with us willingly. He's probably taken extensive sec
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The screech of the brakes echoed as the car came to a halt. The sudden jolt made Summer's stomach churn like a stormy sea. Despite the nausea, she steadied herself and asked, "What's going on? Aren't we supposed to be heading to the Committee of Prestigious Families voting session?""We're not going there now. We're taking you to the hospital," James replied firmly, his eyes already giving the driver a silent command. The driver immediately turned the steering wheel and stepped on the accelerator, redirecting the car toward the nearest hospital. Summer couldn't accept that. The vote for the Ritter family was too important—both for uncovering the truth and because James' vote as the Quigley family representative could determine the outcome. "James, you can't do this.""Summie, stop talking. Your health comes first. You look really unwell," James said with concern. He wrapped an arm around her shoulders, gently guiding her head to rest against his chest.Summer knew James meant
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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
