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"My condition is that before I go on a date with her, you have to go on a date with me.""A date with you? You must be joking!" Summer almost jumped out of her seat. If she really went on a date with Keith, it would be a betrayal of James. She was James' wife, and doing something like that was unthinkable. Besides, Kelly liked Keith, and if Summer did such a thing, she'd be betraying her best friend. Without a second thought, Summer refused, "That's absolutely impossible. Change the condition.""Another condition?" Keith flashed a mysterious, wicked smile.He leaned over the table toward Summer, closing the space between them. "What do you think I need? Money, power, status, reputation—I have it all. "Besides, I never chase after those things. What I truly want is..." Suddenly, Keith raised his hand, his fingers brushing against Summer's cheek. The touch made her hair stand on end, and she nearly fell off her chair."W-What are you doing?" Summer exclaimed in panic."I did

Labeling it as an investment might sound appealing. But in reality, it was more of a takeover. Keith knew Summer wasn't easy to fool. As the president of Charter Corporation and a business administration graduate, she should understand these things well.Keith didn't bother sugarcoating his intentions any further. "You know how big Ritter Corporation is. Accepting my investment means you can leverage our resources, and Charter Corporation can grow stronger."He wasn't wrong. With Ritter Corporation's backing, Charter Corporation could thrive. At the very least, it would protect Summer from Caroline's threats.Caroline often used the Quigley family's influence to pressure Summer. If she didn't comply, Charter Corporation would suffer. Partnering with Ritter Corporation would provide a strong defense, making it harder for Caroline to cause trouble.However, partnering with Keith was like making a pact with the devil. Summer would lose control of her company, and the business coul

Kelly had been on dates before, but they were always arranged by the men pursuing her. Now that she was the one initiating the date with Keith, she had to plan everything herself, from where they would go to what they would do. Summer had already discussed the plans with Kelly over the phone: dinner, a movie, and a walk. While these activities might seem a bit cliché, they were reliable ways to deepen their connection through shared experiences.Summer had also advised Kelly to open up and share her feelings during the date. Hopefully, she would win over Keith's heart.Kelly understood and expressed her gratitude for Summer's help. Summer simply wished her good luck with the date. Even though Summer now owed Keith a favor, she felt the sacrifice was worth it.Summer was lounging on the sofa, waiting for James to come home. Unexpectedly, his call came through before he arrived.The phone rang, and Summer picked it up. "Summie, I won't be home for dinner today. I need to go back

For James, love was paramount. Because of love, everything else seemed insignificant, like dust. He was willing to give up on his high position in the Quigley family and become a nameless beggar just so that he could be with Summer."I won't let Summie go. Mom, please don't waste your efforts," James said firmly.The battle lines seemed to be drawn. Normally, Caroline would back down when she saw James so upset out of her love for him. But today, she was determined not to yield.Standing up from her chair, Caroline argued, "Traditionally, families of equal standing should marry. Summer's background doesn't match ours!"She paused before addressing the heart of the matter. "James, even if I agreed to your marriage with Summer because you love her, she still hasn't fulfilled her duty. It's been over a year, and there's no sign of a child."Caroline couldn't compromise on this matter. A child was crucial to continue the Quigley family's legacy. Without a child, everything was at risk

Kelly, still sounding dejected, whispered on the phone, "Summie, what should I do? After this date, I doubt Keith will want to meet me again."The opportunity Summer secured for Kelly was just a one-time date. Logically, after one date, Kelly shouldn't expect a second chance.Summer wanted to get her friend another opportunity to meet with Keith, though. Although she suspected he wouldn't agree, she didn't want Kelly to feel let down. So, Summer said, "How about this? I'll give him a call and see if I can work something out. I don't think Keith would mind a second date.""Really?""Yeah. I'll do my best to talk to him. If it works out, I'll call you back.""Great! Thanks so much, Summie." Kelly finally felt slightly hopeful. Although Summer promised to do her best to get Kelly another date with Keith, she couldn't say for sure she'd succeed. She thought there was a high chance it wouldn't work out. But given the situation, she had to try. It wasn't every day that Kelly could