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

sure what she was hoping for. Was she expecting to be the exception in Rhett’s world?

Kristin clenched her fists, a self–deprecating smile flashing before she stepped

watched Kristin disappear into the hotel, a restless agitation

the suite’s living room, she could hear Carter’s

got James‘ smarts as a boy.”

says all this is pretty simple stuff, not worth showing off. She says we should be humble,”

He seemed ready to acknowledge Summer’s place in the family

too charming to

room, sweeping

“You’re too big for your britches now, James, not even answering my calls.”

from James‘ decision to leave with 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 ruse, he left that night, vowing never to take

came to Silvergrove City to see how this siren Kristin had managed to seize his

Carter’s primary interest was in his great–grandson,

this has nothing to do with Summer or Kristin, and you shouldn’t have taken Summer without saying a word,” James said, trying to balance

to go with Great–grandpa,” Summer interjected, coming to

paused, looking down at

silent, and his thoughts were

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He preferred Rhett. But he understood what a paternity test

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

beyond his years, and he needed to outmaneuver them. He didn’t want

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

he could protect Kristin. He was fighting for time

is here,” the assistant announced, ushering Kristin into the

first encounter with

was stunning, with delicate features that any man

and Carter had researched Kristin thoroughly. Her accolades of being the top student in the province

was hard to ignore.

how appealing the package was.

the Bryce family? Your scheming is far too

“Great–grandpa, do