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Just then, James returned home from work and noticed Summer sitting alone on the couch, her face puffed up with anger. Concerned, he asked, "What's wrong, Summie? Who made you so upset?""Keith did.""Keith?" James was puzzled, not understanding why Summer was at odds with Keith again. The Ritter Corporation had undergone significant changes recently, and since taking over as the head of the family, Keith had been attending various meetings as the chairman of the organization. James had even spoken to him earlier in the day.Seeing Summer so upset, James figured she was still suspicious that Keith was behind York's death. He decided to explain, "I've been investigating the matter thoroughly lately. I actually planned to talk to you about it today. Perhaps it's a good time to let you know—Keith probably isn't the culprit.""Keith is not the murderer? Are you saying that he didn't orchestrate the car accident that killed his father?""That's right. I'm one hundred percent sure."
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Summer agreed with James' suggestion. She hadn't had a proper conversation with Kelly yet, so she couldn't understand why her friend had ended up in such a state. It was essential to speak with Kelly first.After thinking it over for a moment, Summer came up with an idea. If she wanted to meet Kelly, perhaps Keith could serve as a bridge between them. After all, if what James said was true and Keith was indeed innocent, then he would likely agree to help set up a meeting with Kelly. Summer suggested, "James, since you've already met Keith and he's likely with Kelly, could you talk to him and see if he can arrange something?""Sure. There's a meeting with Ritter Corporation tomorrow. I'll bring it up with Keith then," James replied.At 1:00 am, the stars outside the window were dim, with only the faint light of the moon barely visible. Summer lay in bed, feeling restless and unable to sleep. James, on the other hand, was sleeping as deeply as a log.Having spent so much time wit
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That afternoon, Summer found herself in the revolving restaurant on the top floor of Xomus Tower. The space was modern and luxurious, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offered a breathtaking view of the cityscape from 990 feet above.Xomus Tower, a collaborative project between the Quigley and Camberwell families, was known not just for its impressive height but also for the unique feature on its top floor. The floor rotated slowly—a result of the mechanical separation between the rooftop and the building structure—allowing diners to enjoy a panoramic view of the city as they dined.Under different circumstances, Summer might have marveled at the view, perhaps even be filled with awe by the rotating floor. However, her thoughts were elsewhere at that moment. She sat in her short but elegant dress with James beside her. They had arrived ten minutes earlier for their meeting. Keith and Kelly arrived exactly on time. The moment Summer saw Kelly, her heart skipped a beat. They h
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"No, Summie. What are you talking about?" Kelly responded, trying to brush off the concern."What am I talking about? Just a few days ago, you looked completely out of sorts when you saw me. And last month, you insisted that I support Keith in becoming the family head. "Not long after that, York died. Are you hiding something?""I'm not. You're overthinking it." Kelly forced a stiff smile. Even though she said nothing had happened, her expression betrayed her words. It clearly suggested that many things had happened, but she didn't want to talk about it. Kelly was never one to play mind games. She was always straightforward and honest, and she was never one to do anything underhanded. Summer remembered how, back in middle school, Kelly had once taken her pen to use during an exam because she didn't have one.For the subsequent days, Kelly acted strangely until she finally confessed. It was just a cheap pen—something Summer had never even thought about—but Kelly had felt guil
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Kelly sounded determined. It was evident that these were convictions she held deeply. Summer felt a pang of heartache as her friend was beyond saving. They knew each other too well, and both of them were equally stubborn. Kelly had made up her mind to stay with Keith, even if it meant following him into the depths of hell. Summer realized that trying to convince Kelly with words was futile. The only way to break Kelly's resolve might be to expose Keith's wrongdoings and see him put behind bars. If that happened, perhaps Kelly would finally let go.So, Summer's first task was to uncover the truth behind York's death. It was clear that Kelly knew more than she was letting on. Although Summer doubted Kelly would openly share the details, she hoped to glean some information from her friend's expressions."Kelly, was Keith involved in Mr. York's death? I'm not trying to force you to leave him, but I need you to tell me the truth."When Summer mentioned York's death, Kelly hesitated
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Kelly's words left Summer stunned. Summer couldn't tell that Kelly was happy. All she could see was the sorrow and grief hiding beneath that sunny exterior.But if her best friend insisted she was happy, what could she do? Even if it was just self-delusion."Kelly, if this is the life you truly want, I won't stop you. I've asked everything I needed to ask today. I wish you happiness." Summer stood up. Despite her best efforts, she couldn't suppress a sigh. With that, she walked toward the restaurant's exit. In the distance, James and Keith were sipping wine. Seeing Summer leave, James quickly followed her.On the drive back to the Beaut Moon residential area, Summer remained silent. Her expression was distant, and her eyes troubled. It was clear something was weighing on her.James knew it wasn't the best time to speak, but he was worried about Summer. "What's wrong? Didn't things get resolved?" he asked."Kelly has changed. She's really fallen for Keith, and she's completely
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"Ah!" James exclaimed, his face a mix of panic and excitement as he fumbled with his hands."Is it true? Are you really pregnant?" he asked anxiously. He could barely get the words out, sounding more like a clumsy boy than the usually composed and authoritative president of a company. Summer covered her mouth and smiled. "Yes. It's true. I'm pregnant, and you're going to be a father.""That's amazing." James took her hand, his face flushed with joy. His usually cold gaze was now filled with a bright, happy look.A child—the thought of it was both familiar and foreign to him. James had dreamed of the day he could have a child, not for the sake of the Quigley family, but for him and Summer.Looking at Summer with a tender expression, James whispered, "Thank you for everything."Although she was pregnant, James wasn't about to let the child overshadow her well-being. After all, she was the one who would bear the brunt of the challenges ahead.Once they returned to their home in
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But for someone like Summer, who was used to a simpler life, having three or four people to help would have been plenty. Yet now, James had brought in over ten people."Get rid of these people. I'm not incapable of taking care of myself—I can still cook and do laundry. All these servants and chefs are just taking up space."Besides, Lexi is already protecting me as a bodyguard. Why bring in so many others?" Summer vented her frustration, making it clear she was unhappy.James, however, had his own reasoning. "You're pregnant now. Even though it's in the early stages, we need to be extra careful. Since the child you're carrying is mine, I have to do everything I can to protect you both."Summer retorted, "Listen to yourself. You sound like the baby is just your possession. What about me? Who's the one carrying the child?" She pointed to her belly, adding with a hint of warning, "Anyway, do as I say and send them all away. I can't get used to having so many people in my home."Jam
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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
