Chapter 900

"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