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Despite being the heir of one of the four major prestigious families, Bradly had quite the reputation as a playboy. Summer remembered his wild and unrestrained demeanor when they'd first met. The thought made her immediately shake her head. As Kelly's good friend, Summer knew that if she was going to set Kelly up with someone, it had to be the best match. That was where Zach came in. Summer had already made Lexi conduct an investigation earlier on. According to Lexi's findings, Zach had only been in one relationship before and had remained single for quite some time afterward. Zach's character was undoubtedly commendable. He was warm and kind, treated his subordinates at work in a friendly and patient manner, and was even compassionate toward strangers. He was the kind of person who readily extended a helping hand whenever he encountered someone in need. Such individuals were rare. However, Zach's behavior toward Summer stood out as an exception. He firmly believed that she

Realizing his fault in the matter, James admitted, "I acknowledge what you said. Even though you weren't willing to marry me, I hope that you'll eventually choose to love me willingly." His words made Summer blush, and she responded, "You're being silly. I don't know what you're talking about." Sensing the awkwardness in the air, she cleverly changed the subject. "Weren't we just discussing introducing Kelly to Zach? Are you going to help me or not?" James wore a troubled expression. While he had a good relationship with Zach, he felt uncomfortable about meddling in matters of love. With a hint of warning in her tone, Summer said, "Don't forget your promise to me. You said you would agree to any request I made. "So, it's only fair for me to ask for your help in arranging a blind date between Zach and Kelly. Whether it succeeds or not isn't your concern." Once spoken, the words couldn't be unsaid. That was especially true for someone like James, who was the president of a la

Summer felt reluctant to respond to Eleanor, but since the latter was her teacher, she knew it would be disrespectful not to respond. Therefore, she replied in a cold tone, "Thanks to you, I've been doing quite well." "That's good to hear. But you're aware of the bet between James and me, right?" Eleanor brought up the bet herself. If it hadn't been for Eleanor and James' bet, Summer wouldn't have become a pawn in their game. However, Summer suppressed her anger and calmly replied, "Yes, I know about the bet, and I'm aware of how you and Mom conspired to involve me." "Summer, you're not going to hold a grudge against me for this, are you? After all, the bet benefited everyone." "Is that so?" Summer's face twisted into a disdainful smirk. She couldn't see how the bet had benefited her in any way. Just a few days ago, she'd been in tears for James, who she'd thought had been on the brink of death on the operating table. She'd even feared she might not survive. Such despai

Moreover, while abolishing the bet might not have been ideal, Summer reasoned that if Eleanor was keen on meeting James, it ultimately relied on James agreeing to it. If James didn't agree, then Eleanor wouldn't have a chance to meet him, no matter what. So, the conditions of the bet made earlier seemed more like a formality. It didn't really matter whether they existed or not in the end. "Okay, I agree." Summer finally agreed after some thought. Eleanor had already anticipated this outcome. She shook hands with Summer, indicating their mutual agreement. As per their agreement, regardless of whether Kelly and Zach clicked during their week-long date, Summer would be obliged to help Eleanor persuade James to forget the bet. However, one thing that intrigued Summer was how Eleanor intended to assist her. From what she knew, Zach wasn't the type to be easily manipulated. When Summer asked about Eleanor's plan to persuade Zach, Eleanor didn't hesitate to reveal her method.

After Summer's encouragement, Kelly started feeling a bit more confident. "So, marrying Zach would bring me happiness, right? It does sound appealing, but… I'm still afraid." Summer couldn't help but feel frustrated. Kelly had always talked about her desire to marry into a prestigious family. Now that the opportunity was within reach, she seemed to find endless excuses. Summer couldn't quite grasp what Kelly truly wanted. "My dear Kelly, why are you being silly? What exactly are you afraid of? In the worst-case scenario, the blind date won't work out, and you'll be back to being single. There's really nothing to fear." "I know." "Well, if you know, then there's truly nothing to be afraid of. Besides, I'll be right there with you," Summer asserted firmly. At this moment, Kelly seemed like a helpless boat adrift at sea, and Summer needed to be her safe harbor, supporting her. After Summer's persistent persuasion, Kelly, who had been hesitant for a while, finally agreed.