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 his

York were outside the room, leaving only Rhett, Summer, and Kristin

Rhett asked again, reaching out

Rhett’s arms, trying not to make a

breath and stroked

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Summer mumbled, liking the feeling of security when. Rhett

his tone softer than he

said mean things about Mommy, and we fought,” Summer said, standing there

something, but stopped short at the sight of Summer

like Rhett.

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

Summer said quietly, cleaning his tears.

wanted to. “School doesn’t want me anymore

at York. “Take

out to

asked quietly, not wanting to wake

will be.”

thank you,” Summer said, not calling

feel a twinge of disappointment.

you can thank me when you grow up,” Rhett gave Summer a goal.

and he

to them. They’re taking it seriously and said they’d personally bring Summer back to

was the deal with Kristin and

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

“Melissa? She is my boss, and I’m

“You’re bodyguarding for Melissa? You’ve got guts.”

was some real bravery. The word was that Melissa’s 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

his boss‘ private business,

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intervened about the nursery

Eve given you a hard time?” Rhett

so I had to ask my boss for help.”

Kristin call me? Was she afraid of bothering me?”

he could make her

Tomorrow morning. I’ll have York take him to school,” Rhett