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

Chapter 114

James furrowed his brow, reluctant to leave the room. He feared what Carter might say could upset Kristin.

“Is this woman more important to you than me?” Carter asked angrily.

James remained silent and bowed his head for a long time before saying, “Summer, go out with Daddy,” he finally said.

Summer looked back at her mom, unwilling to leave.

Kristin cupped Summer’s cheeks. “Go wait for Mommy, sweetie. It’s okay. Great–grandpa needs. to talk to Mommy for a bit.”

With a nod, Summer left the room warily.

Then, only Kristin, Carter, and an assistant were left there. The assistant broke the silence. “Ms. Turner, name your price. What will it take for you to give up custody of the child?”

“Summer is mine.” Kristin said, her fingers tightening into fists. “James and I have an agreement. The child is mine. He won’t contest it, and I won’t accuse him of rape.”

Taking a deep breath, Kristin looked straight at Carter. It wasn’t her fault, and she had nothing. to be ashamed of. Summer’s existence was unexpected but not of her choosing.

Carter’s face darkened immediately. “Ah, quite the tactic, Ms. Turner,” he said.

Kristin bit her lip, her voice hoarse. “I have nothing left to lose, and I don’t want anything from the Bryce family. If it makes you feel better, I can sign an agreement clarifying that Summer has nothing to do with the Bryce family.”

Carter squinted his eyes. “You must realize that your chances are slim if I take this to court to fight for custody.”

“Sir, James will merge with the Haywood family through marriage. He’ll have his children, and Summer’s existence could complicate the alliance between the Haywood and Bryce families. Instead of jeopardizing your deal, it might be better to keep Summer’s identity à secret. He is my son, not a Bryce,” Kristin negotiated. “Besides, I have a stable job and an income now. As his mother, I don’t think you’re guaranteed to win.”

“Unfortunately for you, you’ve done time,” Carter said, and his words pushed Kristin to the edge. Her incarceration was a stain she could never erase. For her whole life, she would be a burden. to Summer.

What kind of child could come from a mother who had been in prison?

“Summer is under my brother’s name,” Kristin said, looking up at Carter. “I don’t think you’d want to make a spectacle by suing me. It wouldn’t reflect well on James or Aurora Tech.”

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Carter regarded Kristin thoughtfully. He had expected her to seize this opportunity to make outrageous demands, to show a greedy face that would disgust anyone.

proving to be a clever woman,

desire for a court

would go public, which would be

good care of Summer and bring him

not harsh. They were merely for

Carter. “I understand your reason for

of admiration. Kristin might seem timid,

and I will never be together, so you don’t have to worry, sir, and you should trust your grandson. He’s more rational than anyone and won’t give

a tad worried about this Kristin gal. Seems all sweet and light, but could be just

stuck out there in Silvergrove, not a lot she can stir up. Keep tabs on her; if she drops the ball while caring for Summer, bring the kid back to me,” Carter

got wind of Miss Haywood being hauled off by the cops. The Haywoods‘ plan is to announce the union of our families as soon as

played by the book.

here could be Kristin.”

room, James held Summer

Grandpa give you a hard time?” he

taking Summer into her arms.

feeling perhaps he had

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paused, turning to look at him. “You have your own life to lead. Please stay

“Kristin, you’re

was tinged with sarcasm as she stepped into the

was just an excuse

away?” Summer clung to Kristin’s neck, his voice a whisper of

honey…” Kristin’s voice was hoarse as she shook her head, trying to

did I

you go with

to take me away. He said he would snatch

I won’t let anyone take you away.”

Kristin’s gaze fell on Rhett, waiting by the car. The evening sun seemed to shine brighter just

instinctively, his face lighting up, but

That wasn’t Daddy.