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

sure what she was hoping for. Was she expecting to

her fists, a self–deprecating smile flashing before she stepped out of the car and walked

into the hotel, a restless agitation simmering within him.

could hear Carter’s boisterous

this little genius! He’s got James‘ smarts as a boy.” Carter boasted, clearly enamored with Summer after just a

we should be humble,” Summer chirped from his spot on the carpet, having easily solved

ready to acknowledge Summer’s place in the family without another paternity test.

was too charming

sweeping

for your britches now, James, not even

reach him. Carter had event

to see how this

in his great–grandson, the newest addition to the Bryce

Summer or Kristin, and you shouldn’t have taken Summer without saying a word,” James said, trying to balance

with Great–grandpa,” Summer interjected,

at his son. “Why?”

remained silent, and his thoughts

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about acknowledging James as his father. He preferred Rhett. But he

such proof, they could take him away from his mother.

mature beyond his years, and he needed to outmaneuver them. He didn’t want his mother to suffer or to be taken away

and his mother’s successful upbringing, emphasizing his happiness with her and his enrollment in the nation’s top program for gifted

stronger until he could protect Kristin. He was fighting for time

assistant announced, ushering Kristin

Carter’s first encounter with

stunning, with delicate features that

being the top

was hard to ignore.

no matter how appealing

the Bryce family? Your scheming is far too obvious,” Carter said, his voice devoid

“Great–grandpa, do you