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.

clutching the hem of his clothes with

were outside the room, leaving only Rhett,

you like school?” Rhett asked again, reaching out to Summer.

in Rhett’s arms, trying not to make

deep breath

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want to go to school anymore…” Summer mumbled, liking

asked, his tone softer than he

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

but stopped short at the sight

like Rhett.

elementary school, and you can’t fall behind on preschool,” Rhett said in an educational tone but still oh–so–gentle.

said quietly, cleaning his tears.

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

glanced at York.

hurried out to

be fine?” Summer asked quietly, not wanting

she will be.” Rhett

you,” Summer said, not calling him

a twinge of disappointment.

thank me when you grow up,” Rhett gave

and he nodded vigorously.

lady. Melissa, has spoken to them. They’re taking it seriously and said they’d personally bring

deal with Kristin

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

is my boss, and I’m her

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

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

as it was his boss‘ private business, which he preferred not to probe.

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had intervened about the nursery issue.

Eve given you a hard time?” Rhett

so I had to

frown deepened, thinking, “Why didn’t Kristin call me? Was she afraid of

at Kristin, Rhett wondered how he could make her let

York take him