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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“Do you extend this courtesy to all

for. Was she

self–deprecating smile flashing before

watched Kristin disappear into the hotel,

living room, she could hear Carter’s

He’s got James‘ smarts as a boy.” Carter

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

He seemed ready to acknowledge Summer’s place in the

too charming to

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

your

Kristin had led 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 the

sheer necessity that Carter came to Silvergrove City to see how this siren Kristin had managed to

in his great–grandson, the newest addition

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

to go with Great–grandpa,” Summer

down at

his thoughts were

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thrilled about acknowledging James as his father. He preferred Rhett. But he understood what a paternity test meant. It meant

that with such proof, they could take him away

outmaneuver them. He didn’t want his mother to suffer or to be taken away

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

grow stronger until he could protect Kristin. He was

the assistant announced,

first

had to admit that Kristin was stunning, with delicate features that any

Kristin thoroughly. Her accolades of being the top student in the province and a young prodigy were

was hard

no matter how

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

do you like my mom?