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

Chapter 89

“Be right back at you.” Rhett had no intention of letting go.

Everyone was manipulating Kristin: what made James think he was any different or noble?

James frowned, wanting to say more, when a cop entered the room. “Mr. Bryce, please cooperate with our investigation into the assault by Vincent FitzGerald.”

James glanced at Rhett, his expression darkening.

Was Rhett playing him, too?

“Mr. Bryce, this assault by Vincent is serious. Kristin won’t settle, considering the rough time she has been through. We need you to stick to the facts,” Rhett said coldly.

James took a deep breath. Classic Rhett.

Vincent was part of the FitzGerald family, Rhett’s younger brother. If Rhett called the cops and testified, it would be too obvious, and Holcomb would be mad at Rhett.

But if James testified against Vincent, that would be a different ball game.

And if James defended Vincent, Kristin would be more disappointed in him.

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Rhett was killing two birds with one stone, pulling the strings masterfully.

*Summer, stay here with Mommy. Daddy will come by later,” James said, ruffling Summer’s hair and crouching before him. “Call me if you need anything. Got it?”

Summer nodded, teary–eyed, and looked back cautiously at Rhett.

HE

wished Rhett was his dad, but his mom said James was his daddy.

Feeling a bit down, Summer fell silent.

James asked Bill to stay and look after Summer, then left with the police.

Rhett saw through James‘ act. He was making his position clear, and no matter what, it didn’t change the fact that he was Summer’s dad.

The bond between Kristin and James, through Summer, was something Rhett couldn’t sever.

“Summer, are you going to school tomorrow?” Rhett whispered.

hem of his clothes with

outside the room, leaving only

school?” Rhett asked again, reaching out to

crying, burying himself in Rhett’s arms, trying not to make a sound.

deep breath and

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to go to school anymore…” Summer mumbled, liking the feeling of security when.

Rhett asked, his tone softer than he

Mommy, and we fought,” Summer said, standing there looking

in, about to say something, but stopped short at the sight of Summer looking

like Rhett.

can’t just skip school. You’re about to start elementary school, and you can’t

Summer said quietly, cleaning his tears.

wanted to. “School doesn’t want me anymore because I

at York. “Take care of it, okay?”

to make a call.

fine?” Summer asked quietly, not wanting to wake

be.”

said, not calling

feel a twinge

you can thank me when you grow up,” Rhett gave

eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously.

Milo, but the rich lady. Melissa, has spoken to them. They’re taking it seriously and said they’d personally bring Summer back to school tomorrow morning.”

deal with Kristin and Melissa?

in the circles. She married a wealthy businessman three years ago, and not long after, he

paused. “Melissa? She is

open in surprise. “You’re bodyguarding for Melissa?

that Melissa’s late husband was related to the mob, and with her carrying his inheritance back home, his

was his boss‘ private business, which he

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intervened about the nursery

a hard time?” Rhett looked at

take Summer, so

didn’t Kristin call me? Was she afraid of bothering me?”

wondered how he could make her let down her

home. He needs to sleep. Tomorrow morning. I’ll have York take him to school,” Rhett said as