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.

Rhett, clutching the hem of his clothes with his little, adorable

outside the room, leaving only Rhett, Summer, and

asked again, reaching out to Summer.

burying himself in Rhett’s arms, trying

a deep breath and stroked Summer’s head.

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school anymore…” Summer mumbled, liking the feeling of security when. Rhett held him.

his tone softer than he

fought,” Summer said, standing there looking so pitiful

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

like Rhett.

start elementary school, and you can’t fall behind on preschool,” Rhett said in an educational

Summer said quietly,

call him ‘Dad‘ anymore, but he wanted to. “School doesn’t want me anymore because

frowned and glanced at York. “Take care of it,

to

quietly, not wanting

she will be.” Rhett

Summer said, not calling

did Rhett feel a twinge of disappointment.

studies, and you can thank me when you

eyes lit up and he nodded vigorously.

rich lady. Melissa, has spoken to them. They’re

was the deal with Kristin and

businessman three years ago, and not long after, he died. She was back in the country with his billions, a tough

the door, Garner paused. “Melissa? She is my boss, and

fell open in surprise. “You’re bodyguarding

and with her carrying his inheritance back home, his family wouldn’t let her

boss‘ private business, which he

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Melissa had intervened about the nursery

hard time?” Rhett looked at

nodded. “Yeah. No nursery would take Summer, so I had to ask my boss for help.”

frown deepened, thinking, “Why didn’t Kristin call me?

he could make her let down

have York take him to school,”