Was Summer the wife mentioned in the viral wedding video? Did Summer actually give birth to Xavier's son? They were ex-husband and ex-wife?
And the mistress who wrecked the marriage was Summer's own half-sister?
No wonder the Suttons had instantly backed down when Summer threatened to call the police. If this leaked, it would be a catastrophic incestuous scandal.
But what terrified Ethan even more was the realization that he had just tried to force himself onto Summer—Xavier's ex-wife. A woman Xavier had shared a bed with.
Even if they were divorced and Xavier didn't want her anymore, no other man would dare touch her.
Men were fiercely territorial like that. What was once theirs, even if discarded, was strictly off-limits to everyone else.
Especially when that man was the wealthy and powerful Xavier Sterling.
Realizing this, Ethan shrank back, trying to make himself completely invisible.
Summer watched the varying expressions on everyone's faces with deep satisfaction. She smiled and called out, "Aunt Lydia, Miles told me you were so nice to me when I was little. You always brought me gifts when you visited, and you took us to the amusement park. I adored you. I want to work at the company. You wouldn't say no to me, would you?"
Summer's attitude was flawless, leaving Lydia with no legitimate excuse to refuse. She forced a smile. "Of course not. But business is business. Even I can't break the rules. If you want to join the company, you'll have to apply through formal HR channels."
The next morning.
Miles personally brought freshly laundered clothes up to her room, along with a complete set of high-end skincare and makeup that he had ordered his assistant to fetch at dawn.
Summer thanked him and got ready before heading downstairs.
She was still wearing yesterday's gown, descending the staircase with effortless elegance and grace.
Breakfast was already laid out on the table.
Lydia offered a welcoming smile. "Summer, I was just about to send a maid to wake you. Come eat."
As Summer approached, Miles pulled out her chair for her.
Summer sat down with perfect posture, exuding the refined aura of a true aristocrat raised in high society.
Lydia, Lily, and Xavier sat across from her.
Summer was already a massive thorn in Lily's side.
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