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 hand.

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

asked again, reaching out to Summer.

in Rhett’s arms, trying not to make a

breath and stroked Summer’s

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

Rhett asked, his tone softer than

and we fought,” Summer said, standing there looking so pitiful that it broke his heart.

to say something, but stopped short

like Rhett.

can’t just skip school. You’re about to start elementary school, and you can’t fall behind on preschool,” Rhett said in an educational

quietly, cleaning

call him ‘Dad‘ anymore, but he wanted to. “School

York. “Take care of it, okay?”

out to make

fine?” Summer asked quietly, not wanting to wake

she will be.”

Summer said, not calling him

did Rhett feel a twinge of disappointment.

on your studies, and you can thank me when you grow up,” Rhett gave

eyes lit up and he nodded

hit Ms. FitzGerald’s son, Milo, but the rich lady. Melissa, has spoken to them. They’re taking it seriously

was the deal with Kristin

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

is my boss, and I’m her

fell open in surprise. “You’re bodyguarding for

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

was his boss‘ private business, which he preferred

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about

hard time?” Rhett looked at

nodded. “Yeah. No nursery would take Summer, so I

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

Rhett wondered how he could make her let down her

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