All Chapters of The President's Darling: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

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Chapter 21

"It's simple," James said. "Marry me. Summer, I just need you to marry me, that's all."Summer did not know how to react to that. Head buzzing, she tried her best to calm herself down.This was a great opportunity. It was her fault that the Charter Corporation ended up where they were today. So, it was only right that she sacrificed herself to this man who promised to help them. After all, what else did she have to lose?She just needed to marry him."Alright, I will." Once she got her emotions in check, she picked up the pen and signed the marriage certificate."I have to deal with some other things now, so I won't be able to send you home. Will you be okay?"James was still holding her hand even after they exited the town hall, which made Summer a little uncomfortable. His look of concern did not help at all. The man didn't seem to be putting on an act. She didn't understand what he was trying to do, but she tried her best to be polite."Of course I will. I'm not a child,
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Chapter 22

"You're Summer, right? James told me all about you," Caroline said, looking at Summer with amusement. She couldn't understand why James had taken a liking to someone like her. All she had was a pretty face; she had no background and no power at all. "Don't be nervous, I'm just here to take a look at you," she continued. "I raised James, you know, so you can come to me if you need anything."James had told Caroline about marrying Summer as soon as they'd come out of the town hall. Before this, she'd been worried as he'd rarely dated, much less brought home a girlfriend, so when he announced his marriage suddenly, she was shocked.She'd gotten her hands on Summer's information as soon as she could, but the information had disappointed her. The Charter family was well-off, but compared to the Quigleys, they were just passable. Therefore, not satisfied with just reading about Summer, Caroline decided to pay them a visit in her best dress."Thank you, Mrs. Quigley. I'll try my best t
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Chapter 23

"Sorry, Summer, I should introduce myself. I'm John, James' younger brother. Now that you've married him, you're part of our family, so don't hesitate to ask for help if you need any," John said.""Thank you, John," Summer replied.Caroline and John did not stay for long, to Summer's relief. She wasn't stupid; she could see that Caroline hadn't quite accepted her yet and that John wasn't as harmless as he looked. Life probably wouldn't be peaceful in the days to come.After such an eventful day, Summer decided to take a relaxing bath. The day had been filled with all sorts of excitement. First, she'd been humiliated by Simone and Hank at their engagement party. James had saved her from that, but then he turned around and proposed to her for no reason at all. Within the hour, they were legally married.Then again, it wasn't all a loss. Earlier, at dinner, she noticed that her parents looked more relaxed. Gone were the hushed and anxious tones of the past few days. She knew th
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Chapter 24

"Don't be so dramatic, you silly girl," Amelia admonished. "These people are here to pick you up on James' behalf. He called last night to tell us about this. We didn't tell you because you went to bed so early. "They've been here since morning; I told them you were still sleeping and tried to get them to come in, but they refused. They said they'll only move when you get up, as they didn't want to disturb you. I couldn't convince them otherwise, so here we are. Look, just go and pack your stuff. Don't make them wait any longer than they already have."Hearing this, Summer ran back upstairs to wash up and pack her things. She felt nervous; she didn't want to leave a bad impression so soon after getting married. She regretted staying in bed so late. She changed her clothes and pulled her hair back in a messy bun as quickly as she could before running out."I am so sorry you had to wait for me for such a long time. I overslept. I'm really sorry!" she apologized repeatedly. The me
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Chapter 25

Summer had no confidence in this sudden marriage at all. She trusted nobody—the memory of her trauma still lingered.Sighing, she placed the photo frame back on the nightstand. While she was wallowing in the uncertainty of her future, she did not notice that she was also in the photograph, right behind James.Feeling bored, Summer decided to clean up the apartment. Just as she had expected, James did not return home for lunch, so she made a quick meal out of the ingredients available in the fridge and then went out for a walk. However, the two bodyguards who were assigned to her kept following her around, so she cut the walk short and went back to her room.She spent the rest of the afternoon reading books. When dinner time approached, she went out to get some groceries as she expected James to return for dinner.She didn't think much of making dinner for him. It was just cooking, after all, and her cooking was pretty good if she could say so herself.Unbeknownst to her, her bodyg
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Chapter 26

"You guys must be tired. I forgot to make lunch for you just now. Come and try some of my cooking," Summer said as she placed two bowls in front of the bodyguards.Charlie and Connor stared at her like she was an angel descended from the heavens."Thank you, Madam," they stammered as they took the bowls. They swore silently that they would protect Summer with their lives."No need to thank me. In fact, I should thank you for protecting me, which is why I cooked you dinner," Summer said. "Now, don't stand out here while you eat. Come on in!"She felt sorry for them. It wasn't easy standing guard all day with nothing to do. She couldn't bear seeing them eating outside the apartment, so she urged them to take a break indoors. However, she did not know that the bodyguards were rotated by shift or that they lived in the apartment next to hers by James' design to keep her safe at all times."It's alright, Madam, we wouldn't dare impose on you," Charlie said hastily when Connor gave hi
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Chapter 27

James was happy to see Summer's smile. He was finally living his dream of having a sweet domestic life with her. He felt as if he could burst with happiness as he watched Summer finish setting up the table. He went up to her and hugged her from behind.Surprised by the sudden warmth, Summer tensed. James noticed her discomfort. He buried his face in her neck and said softly, "Relax, Summer, don't be scared. I know you still see me as a stranger. That's alright, I can give you time to get to know me. I am confident that you will fall in love with me. I just want to tell you that I'm very happy that you're with me right now."Summer was surprised to hear that. She'd never expected James to be so nice to her, and she didn't understand why. However, James seemed sincere in his affections. She couldn't ignore the warm feeling that it gave her. Her nervousness dissipated."Thank you, James. I'll try my best to get used to this. Just give me some time."Dinner was a peaceful affair. T
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Chapter 28

It was a dark and silent night. The only sound in the study was the clacking of the keyboard. James continued to work, but his mind was filled with Summer's smiles and laughter.Meanwhile, out in the living room, Summer was curled up on the sofa watching TV, but her attention wasn't on the TV at all. She was thinking about what James had said to her earlier. It made her unsettled.When James finished up his work and prepared to go to bed at midnight, he heard the sound of the TV from the living room. He crept into the living room and found that Summer had fallen asleep on the sofa. Chuckling quietly to himself, he turned off the TV and picked her up carefully.Summer didn't wake up. She just curled deeper into his arms. Affection blossomed in James' heart.He brought her to her bedroom and placed her on the bed without turning on the lights. In the darkness, he stood beside her bed and stared at her sleeping face. After a while, he placed a kiss on her forehead and bid her a silent
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Chapter 29

Summer teared up when she heard what Amelia said over the phone.No one loved her more than her parents."Don't worry, Mom, I'm doing fine here. James is very good to me. The worst thing that's happened to me is that I get a little bored," she said."It's Dad now, Summie," Fred said on the other end of the call. "Your mother is right, if you don't like it there, you can always come home."Summer was silent as she tried her best to hold back her tears. Even though she was far from home, she could still feel her parents' concern for her."Summie, it's not that we're not concerned about you or how you ended up marrying James. We're very worried about you, you know?" Fred continued. "That little bastard, Hank, teamed up with Simone to bring us down. None of us are happy about this, but you took it especially hard. We were hoping that you would get over it quickly, but that didn't happen, did it?"James spoke to us before you came home that day, actually. Did you know that he asked us
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Chapter 30

Summer didn't want to imagine the rumors and speculations flying around outside as the elevator doors slid closed. Everyone was definitely shocked. The gossip mill would have a field day about her."Isn't that Charlie, Mr. Quigley's bodyguard?""I know who he is. I'm more interested in who that woman is. Did you see her going into the president's elevator?""Shit, do you think the rumors are true?"All of the discussions were centered on Summer.Even though Summer had already expected this, she still couldn't help but feel anxious. Her hands were trembling as she clutched at the lunch box she was holding. It didn't take long for the elevator to reach its destination. When she exited the elevator, it was as if she'd emerged into another world.There was only black and white here. Black suits, white shirts, exquisite makeup, and sleek black heels. She noticed that some of the women here were barely older than her, yet they were dressed smartly and spoke decisively. They were professiona
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