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.

A

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.

the hem of his clothes with his little, adorable

room, leaving

you like school?” Rhett asked

himself in Rhett’s arms, trying not to make a

a deep breath and stroked Summer’s

1/4

13-15

school anymore…” Summer mumbled, liking

Rhett asked, his tone softer

said mean things about Mommy, and we fought,” Summer said, standing there looking so pitiful that it broke

walked in, about to say something, but stopped short

like Rhett.

about to start elementary school, and you can’t fall behind on

Summer said quietly, cleaning his tears.

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

glanced at York. “Take care of it,

hurried out to

Summer asked quietly,

she will be.” Rhett

Summer said, not calling him ‘Dad‘ this

a

your studies, and you can thank me when

eyes lit up and he

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

was the deal with Kristin and

ago, and not long after, he died. She was back in the

is my boss, and I’m

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

late husband was related to the mob, and with her carrying his inheritance back home, his family wouldn’t let her off. Being Melissa’s bodyguard meant risking your life for your paycheck.

kept mum, as it was his boss‘ private business, which he preferred not

Chapter 89

had intervened about the nursery issue.

Eve given you a hard time?” Rhett looked

so I had to ask my boss for help.”

Kristin call me? Was

he could make her let down her guard.

to sleep. Tomorrow morning. I’ll have York take