When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

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Rhett’s voice carried a dangerous edge as he confronted the teacher, “How could my kid be released from your school without proper identification? If anything happens to Summer, you’re directly responsible.” The warning in his tone was unmistakable.

“Mr., Mr. FitzGerald, the headmaster…” The teacher’s voice trembled, fear evident in the stutter. “Get me the headmaster. Now!” Rhett’s voice remained low and menacing as he whipped out his cell phone and dialed his assistant, York. “Check the nearby CCTV footage. Find out who look Summer. Move fast.”

Soon, the headmaster strode out, his face flushed with anxiety. “Mr. FitzGerald… I…”

“My child is in this school for one reason, which is security. And yet, someone just waltzed in and took him? How did you let this happen?” Rhett’s cold demeanor was cracking, his anger barely contained.

“Mr. FitzGerald, your son?” The headmaster stuttered, his eyes scanning the logbook. “You mean Summer? A Mr. Carter, who claimed to be the child’s grandfather, picked him up on behalf of her father.”

Kristin’s grip on her phone tightened until her knuckles turned white. The patriarch of the Bryce family had come for Summer. What was his game?

“No father, no grandfather… Why didn’t you call me? You have my number!” Kristin’s voice was frantic, her fear palpable.

Rhett wrapped an arm around Kristin, his voice a soothing rumble. “The school better have a good explanation for this.”

Without another word, Rhett escorted Kristin away. “If Carter acknowledges Summer as a Bryce, he won’t harm him. He’s too smart to be lured away by strangers. Once we find him, we’ll get some answers.”

Kristin’s face was ghostly pale, her body shaking as she fell to the ground, tears threatening to spill. The idea of fighting the Bryce family for custody of Summer terrified her.

“Kristin, breathe,” Rhett said as he crouched before her. “Look at me. Summer’s okay. No one can take him from you without your consent. Trust me.”

Looking into Rhett’s eyes, her breath hitched, but she found comfort there, much to her

surprise.

In a moment of vulnerability, Kristin reached out her hands and embraced him, her tears finally breaking free. It was an intimate gesture she hadn’t intended, which she thought would be met with disdain.

steadied her when she tried to pull back, almost falling. “Calm down

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in the depths of her despair, always able to soothe

charged moment unfolded. The connection between Kristin

explain. “We had Summer’s consent before we let him leave with Mr. Carter. Given his status, we didn’t imagine he’d…”

a prodigy, able to read almost fluently at four, thanks to the dedication of her

and a half, Summer understood the meaning of a paternity test

you that the school will do

a cold scoff as he led Kristin to

shortly after. “Mr. FitzGerald, they’re at the Diamond Crest Hotel Carter does not attempt to hide his presence in Silvergrove. Summer is

Carter’s transparency and Summer’s willingness to

Bryce family would undoubtedly fight for custody.

taken Summer. I’m going to the Diamond

promised you wouldn’t fight me for

intended to fight

nervous habit, but

for a solution.

cozying up to Rhett, James said, his voice a mixture of concern and something darker. He knew Kristin

Kristin drive off with Rhett, jealousy clawed at him

weren’t just for Kristin. They were a warning to Rhett, too.

call with a click, convinced that Kristin had no choice but to fall

that Kristin had already gone and tied

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James‘ world, that was

And Rhett? That

family valued their public image far more