บททั้งหมดของ The President's Darling: บทที่ 791 - บทที่ 800

The main hall buzzed with people, most of them well into their fifties. The sixteen people were engaged in a serious discussion.Keith pulled Summer close behind him, causing every eye to turn their way. While everyone recognized Keith, they were puzzled by the unfamiliar woman accompanying him.Although Summer belonged to the Quigley family, she was rarely seen in public gatherings of the elite, so few knew her. Recognizing Summer, York looked startled at first, then furious. "Keith, what is the meaning of this?" "I need to talk to you about something important." "Talk? Whatever it is, this isn't the right moment. Do you understand where you are?" They were standing in the Ritter family's ancestral hall, a place steeped in tradition and reverence, typically reserved for formal family meetings. Keith's abrupt entrance with Summer was a breach of decorum, especially with so many elders in attendance.With a commanding wave of his hand, York ordered, "Everyone, leave us."Unf

Summer's heart raced with anxiety. With all the elders watching her, the pressure was overwhelming. She knew that despite her preparation, any mistake now could cost Keith his position as heir, and she would bear the blame.Taking a deep breath, Summer silently encouraged herself. 'Stay calm. You've got this. Just stick to the plan.'With renewed focus, Summer started, "Hello, everyone. I'm Summer. I'm here to clear up the misunderstanding that Keith has any romantic interest in me."She had expected immediate skepticism or questions, but the room was eerily silent. Their unexpected calm threw her off slightly, as she had planned to counter objections with evidence. The silence was unsettling. Hence, Summer decided to skip the questioning segment and explained, "I have proof of text messages between Keith and me. They demonstrate that any rumors of interest are simply not true."She held up her phone and placed it in a small black box. The screen was projected onto the gray walls

On the other hand, the middle-aged generation, like Thomas, supported Monica because they thought it was easier to manipulate her. More importantly, she had promised them various perks. In essence, Thomas preferred Monica to become the heir instead of Keith, as the latter's rise to power wouldn't benefit them at all. Unfortunately for them, Keith quickly saw through their shallow plans. "Nonsense! My opposition to you becoming the Ritter family isn't for personal gain. Keith, you should watch your words," Thomas warned, though his anxious expression and the sweat on his brow betrayed his true feelings.Just then, a middle-aged man seated in the right-side chair stood up. He was Paul Ritter, a cousin of York, and held a respectable position within the family."Keith, it's inappropriate to speak to Thomas this way. Since you know this meeting concerns the selection of the heir, you should let the elders handle the matter. Bringing outsiders like the Quigleys into this is detrimenta

"Smile?""Yeah. You look really unhappy now." Summer noticed that Keith and James were very similar in their demeanor. Neither was fond of smiling and in many ways, they mirrored each other, which explained why they were often seen as rivals.As Keith gripped the steering wheel, he said, "I'm happy now, but there's no need to show it with a smile." He paused briefly as the wind tousled his hair, and his blue eyes glinted mysteriously under the moonlight. He added, "Heirs like us aren't supposed to smile. Isn't James the same?"This reminded Summer of what James had once told her: heirs weren't allowed to smile. Being born into elite families meant being raised in a serious and solemn environment where emotions were kept at bay. Over time, this conditioning placed reason above emotion, making feelings seem like useless things discarded into the trash.James also had another explanation: smiling can betray one's true feelings. So, maintaining a blank expression was his best d

"Changing the terms isn't that bad, is it? I thought you weren't keen on the idea of matchmaking with my friend in the first place." Keith had initially been reluctant about Summer’s proposed matchmaking. He'd only agreed because she promised to help him secure his position as heir. Now, with the terms changing, his resistance was surprising."Keith, are you saying you'd rather go on a date with my friend than change the conditions?" Summer pressed."Exactly." He gave a slight smile that resembled that of a sly fox with an evil plan.It wasn't surprising. Comparing the two options, going on a date with Kelly was a better deal than helping Summer accomplish something. The matchmaking session was just one meeting, and whether it worked out or not was entirely up to Keith. On the other hand, agreeing to help Summer with an unspecified future task could potentially be much more demanding. After weighing the options, Keith decided it was better to stick with the original agreement ra