‘Can this woman hear herself? I can’t believe her,’ Summer thought begrudgingly. Meanwhile, Nancy spotted something which made her look in a daze. Her eyes glinted as she was staring at Summer. Nobody could tell what was in Nancy’s head at that moment. As for the women’s conversation, it seemed to get more vulgar as compared to the men’s conversation. Especially with the presence of Grace, their conversation would only revolve around such topics. Only Nancy has kept silent from the beginning towards the end. Both her expressions and eyes looked glum and dull. Long after, it was getting late. After receiving a call, Grace picked up her red fur coat from the couch and left immediately.Mark and the gang had entered the room after finishing their game of billiards. Hanging his coat on his arm casually, Billy gracefully pulled Sherman close to him and bade goodbye before leaving. Charlie squinted his eyes and looked around as if he was looking for someone. Mark, who was stan
As the window wound down, a familiar face came into view. Jazz was slightly taken aback to see his brother as he greeted, “Hi, Mark.”Jazz looked troubled when he saw Summer, and Mark just stared at him in silence.He did not want to greet Summer as her brother-in-law. With eyes carefully speculating him, Mark knew why Jazz was feeling troubled for, yet he purposefully asked, “Why don’t you greet your sister-in-law?”Jazz’s eyes darkened, and without letting them notice, he clenched the fists on his sides as he bit out, “Hello, Summer.” Summer still felt uneasy as she greeted him in return. Just as she wanted to speak up again, Mark’s deep voice could be heard as he said, “Explain to me what and why are you here.”“Since I felt too bored at home, I’m just fully utilising my break now and being more productive. By working here, I could also get a break from mom’s constant nagging.”Jazz shrugged his shoulders as he explained. With snow falling onto his hair, he looked nonchalan
Gordon came across as so commanding that she couldn’t help but react instinctively.“Meet me in the living room in half an hour. Come down with Mark.”Gordon’s voice was strong and sonorous. After seeing Summer’s reaction, he turned and left.She breathed a sigh of relief. When she returned to her room, the man in the bed was already awake. He propped himself up on his hand under his chin, looking lazy.He squinted at her, looking a little sleepy, and spoke in a distinctive husky voice, “Good morning, Mrs. Valentine…” His chiseled, handsome face was softer and more relaxed than usual, looking more alluring under the soft, warm light.Summer’s heart was racing uncontrollably. The moment she saw his bare chest in the air, warm blush rose to her cheeks. She turned sideways, “Grandpa told us to meet him in the living room in half an hour.”Then she turned and went to the bathroom. Having washed her face, she started to brush her teeth. Suddenly, the bathroom door was pushed open.
Summer quickly looked away when their eyes met. The moment she recalled the bathroom scene, she blushed, shaking her head and gritting her teeth.This man’s elegance could put almost everyone to shame, and when he was acting dirty, no one certainly could be his match!The outcome was that they had to do workouts every morning from then on.Gordon said this to Summer himself after Mark went to work.Hearing this, she felt a headache but dared not disobey.Gordon was the one she feared the most in the family because he was intimidating without even trying.At noon, she called Nancy. “Nancy. How’s Howard?”“He’s home already.” There was no emotion in Nancy’s voice.Summer didn’t mind, but she was a little worried. She talked to Nancy for a while before she hung up.On the other side, Nancy held the phone tightly, and her face looked grim. She pressed the number and called.But no one knows who she called.Meanwhile, Summer could not sit still at the Valentine mansion, so she de
Summer was utterly surprised to see so many photos of hers. She didn’t even know when some of them were taken.The first set of photos were taken outside the bar. Tony Frey, the teacher supervisor, held her close and got into the taxi.Her cheeks flushed red, and she snuggled in his arms while his chubby hand lay at her waist.Her brows furrowed, and her hands clutched the water glass.She never went out with Mr. Frey. The only time they were in the same place was when all the teachers had dinner together.So, no doubt Tony must have taken advantage of her while she was drunk.The next set of photos showed her coming out of the hotel in the early morning, her clothes crumpled, her hair disheveled, and her gait a little awkward. One could easily figure what had happened.The last video was of Carlos holding her in his arms and groping her at the Club Nightshade.All the teachers in the office looked at Summer with contempt, disgust, and disdain.Never had they expected Summer—w
The number of reporters crowding the office was so huge that the teachers in the office did not even have room to stand.But none of the teachers spoke up for Summer either because there were too many reporters present or because they were afraid of offending the principal’s daughter.And third, they did not know Summer well.So they sat on the sidelines to avoid getting themselves into trouble.Summer, who was also pushed back by the crowd, was wobbling unsteadily on her feet. Instinctively, she protected her abdomen with her hands as she feared that anyone would accidentally hurt her baby.Nancy, standing not far away, saw exactly what Summer was doing. Her white teeth sank deep into her lips.Suddenly, she acted on impulse. Pretending to be unsteady on her feet, she stumbled forward with full force.And so the reporters standing in front of her were shoved forward without warning.As the crowd could not resist the push from behind, Summer was knocked to the ground. Her abdom
Contrary to Summer’s usual soft pink cheeks, the slap mark was too much of an eyesore to Mark. Feeling displeased, he suddenly clenched his fist. She looked at him, gave him a faint smile, and then turned to the reporters.“I have every right to hold you accountable for the harm you have done to me today. Just wait and see!”Despite her weak breath, she had a determined look on her face. She gripped the corner of Mark’s sweater and glanced up at him once she finished her words. Gritting her teeth, she said, “My stomach hurts. Hospital…”Smoldering anger flashed from Mark’s eyes. Without hesitation, he strode out.When the reporters saw that, they moved their feet, wanting to leave the office. Mr. Valentine was too intimidating. They should leave as quickly as possible.Nevertheless, Mark paused. He turned around and looked back with icy, cold eyes.“Where are you going? We need to talk. From now on, no one will leave the office…” His voice was cold.In the hospital.Summer ha
Meanwhile, at the Valentine Mansion. Amara was sitting on the couch in the living room as she looked around, admiring the expensive interior and decorations while commending the Valentine’s wealth in her head. Furrowed brows appeared on Yvette’s defined features as she asked, “I think Summer will be home quite late today. How about I phone you when she’s home?” “It’s alright. I’m free today anyways. I can wait. Do you have coffee?” Amara replied as she continued looking around. “Get her a cup of coffee,” Yvette did not hide her disgust.Back at the hospital.Jazz felt puzzled as he hung up the call. He then switched the television on to see what was the commotion Yvette was referring to. As Summer felt curious as well, she watched the news with him. She saw Mark in his dark grey coat facing a group of reporters. With grace and poise, he spoke up. “Seeing as she’s my lawfully wedded wife, don’t all of you think that the rumors of her seducing those men are utterly ridiculo