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

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Rhett had always been a rock of sensibility, even as a child.

Perhaps it was the influence of his upbringing, but at the tender age of five, he was already navigating life with the steadfastness of an old soul under the wing of Lucius.

While his peers were testing boundaries and riding the tumultuous waves of adolescence, Rhett stood apart. his actions always measured and deliberate.

Before he embarked on any endeavor, he meticulously weighed its worth, plotting out the potential outcomes with the precision of a seasoned strategist.

Even during kindergarten, when the teacher offered the chance to take home and care for the class pet a privilege granted to top students. Rhett declined without a second thought.

He knew accepting a pet meant accepting responsibility and the inevitable heartache of its eventuel passing after a decade or so. He was a man who understood the value of cutting losses early.

To Rhett emotions and romantic entanglements were merely abstract concepts. His razor–sharp rationality saw no room for the chaotic dance of hormones or the folly of love.

Yet he never imagined he would be so driven by impulse as to contemplate fighting for a women’s right to her child, a move with no discernible benefit.

“Think it through.” Rhett said to Kristin, his eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that belied his calm exterior.

Once he made a decision, he wouldn’t change his mind.

Whether it meant conflict with the powerful Bryce family, a tarnished reputation, or just plain inconvenience, nothing seemed to faze him. With his capabilities, he could afford to dismiss such troubles with a contemptuous flick of his wrist.

“Being with the Bryce family does seem like a much better bet than sticking with me.” Kristin said, her fingers slowly unraveling from the tight clasp they had formed, a resigned smile curving her lips.

After all she couldn’t afford to be too indebted to Rhett.

“Mr. FitzGerald, I can go up by myself. You don’t need to come along. It’s a family matter…” Kristin’s voice was barely above a whisper.

Rhett’s brow furrowed, and he remained silent, his irritation mounting.

The mention of ‘family matter‘ irked him. Was she implying that because she and James shared Summer, their issues were family matters, and he, her husband in name only, was an outsider? Just a business partner?

With a short, Rhett spoke in a deep tone. “Call me if you need anything, even if it’s just a buzz.

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meet his, saying, “Do you extend this courtesy

Was she expecting

before she stepped

into the hotel, a restless agitation simmering within

she could hear Carter’s boisterous

He’s got James‘ smarts as a

says we should be humble,” Summer chirped from his spot on the carpet, having easily solved all the puzzle toys before him.

of Summer. He seemed ready to acknowledge Summer’s

was too

James burst into the room, sweeping Summer into his arms.

big for your britches now,

to a standoff, with James refusing to return home, no matter how desperately Carter tried to reach him. Carter had event faked a heart attack to lure him back, but once James uncovered

was out of sheer necessity that Carter came to Silvergrove City to see how this siren

great–grandson, the newest addition to the Bryce

has nothing to do with Summer or Kristin, and you shouldn’t have taken Summer without saying a

Summer

at his son. “Why?”

and his thoughts

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wasn’t thrilled about acknowledging James as his father. He preferred Rhett. But he understood what a paternity test

they could take him away

he needed to outmaneuver them. He didn’t want

his happiness with her and his enrollment in the nation’s

and grow stronger until he could

the assistant announced,

first encounter with Kristin.

stunning, with

accolades of being the top student in

truth was hard

was fake, no matter how appealing

you think you could deceive the Bryce family? Your scheming is far too obvious,” Carter said,

rushed to Carter’s side. “Great–grandpa, do you like my mom?