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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lifted her gaze to meet his, saying, “Do you extend this courtesy to all

sure what she was hoping for. Was she expecting to be the

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

hotel,

she could hear Carter’s boisterous laughter down the hall.

as a boy.”

be humble,” Summer

seemed ready to acknowledge

child was too charming to

into the room, sweeping Summer into his arms. “Grandpa…”

expression darkened. He huffed, “You’re too big for your britches now,

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 another call from

sheer necessity that Carter came to Silvergrove City to see

interest was in his great–grandson, the newest

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

to go with Great–grandpa,” Summer interjected,

down at his son. “Why?”

remained silent, and his thoughts

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father. He preferred Rhett. But he understood what a paternity test meant. It meant he

proof, they could take him away

and he needed to outmaneuver them. He didn’t

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

harder and grow stronger until he could

the assistant announced, ushering Kristin into the room.

Carter’s first encounter with

stunning, with delicate features that any man

being the top

was

how

good genes, but did you think you could deceive the Bryce family? Your scheming is far too obvious,” Carter said, his voice devoid of

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