When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 20

“That kid’s not mine,” Caleb blurted out defensively.

“Cut the crap, Caleb,” Eve wasn’t buying it.

Holcomb furrowed his brow. “No matter whose kid it is, I expect you to handle it properly.”

Caleb felt sweat begin to pool in his palms. Holcomb was backing him into a corner, eager to see how he’d handle Kristin in order to save Eve’s reputation.

Eve watched Caleb with a smirk of schadenfreude. “Let’s see how you handle Kristin and the little bastard. Play your cards right, and my dad might bail out your family business.”

Caleb shot Eve a look of deep anger, snorted, and stormed off.

“Dad, why won’t you let me speak?” Eve started whining to Holcomb right after Caleb left.

“If you two had half the composure and guts of your elder brother, I’d be at ease,” Holcomb sighed. “What’s marriage and love anyway? You must have dirt on someone to have them by the balls.”

Eve’s lips curled up. She was eager to see if Caleb would do something drastic to Kristin and the kid for the sake of the Gladstone family’s business.

“Dad, a guy like Caleb won’t just roll over and play nice.” Vincent said with a stony face.

Caleb had some nerve, having had the audacity to make a move on his girl back in the day. And he would pay the price for it.

“The Gladstone family is facing more than just a minor crisis. He’d come begging to you.” Holcomb patted Vincent’s shoulder. “Lately, focus your energy. I’m not pleased with your performance at the company, and neither is your brother.”

“Dad! With Rhett around, nothing I do is ever good enough,” Vincent envied Rhett but had to admit the guy had talent. He was intimidated by Rhett.

“Keep yourself in line, and Rhett will help you out.” Holcomb hoped for family harmony. “I’ll be traveling abroad in a few days. Don’t you two cause any trouble at home.“.

talk to Holcomb about shares and management rights

upstairs. If he didn’t bring it up, when would he? Rhett had complete control

it because those old staff only recognize shares. It’s tough for Vincent,” Nicola said with a smile, carefully catering to

the other woman, all for a piece of the

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shares.

will. Nobody can do anything without Rhett loosening his grip.

listen to you. He’ll give in if you speak up. Rhett isn’t unreasonable.” Nicola redressed, implying

find an

a stick by Vincent’s people and

the police was useless. Garner couldn’t even get close to the FitzGerald

“Uncle Garner!”

dropped his wrench, and ran over excitedly.

a weak smile.

cook for you. I’m sorry. I’m

say that, Garner.” Kristin shook

job taking care of Summer for the past five years

Kristin was content.

+

Kristin’s swollen

correct that he knew nothing about society, where power always trumped

protect Summer and

nothing.” Kristin choked up, shaking her head and

Garner hurried inside, washed his hands, and started cooking.

oatmeal satisfied

she’d had a hot, big