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.

cautiously edged closer to Rhett, clutching the hem of his clothes with his little, adorable

room, leaving only Rhett,

like school?” Rhett asked again, reaching out

Rhett’s arms, trying not to

a deep breath and stroked

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want to go to school anymore…” Summer mumbled, liking the feeling of security when.

his tone softer than he realized.

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

but stopped short at the sight of Summer looking much

like Rhett.

about to start elementary school, and you can’t fall behind on preschool,” Rhett said in an educational tone but still

said quietly, cleaning

anymore, but he wanted to. “School doesn’t

and glanced at York. “Take care of it, okay?”

to make

quietly, not wanting to

be.”

said, not calling him

a twinge

studies, and you can thank me when you grow

lit up and he

Ms. FitzGerald’s son, Milo, but the 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,

was the deal with Kristin and

She married a wealthy businessman three years ago, and not long

the door, Garner paused. “Melissa? She is my boss, and I’m her bodyguard.”

open in surprise. “You’re

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, which he preferred not to

Chapter 89

had intervened about the nursery

you a hard time?”

No nursery would take Summer, so I had to ask my boss for

call

how he could make her let

home. He needs to sleep. Tomorrow morning. I’ll have York take him to school,” Rhett said as he stroked