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

Chapter 147

“Jeez, the Haywood family’s daughters are Interesting. A hypocritical delicate beauty, huh?” Melissa sneered.

Garner took a deep breath and walked over, pressing a hand over Melissa’s mouth.

“Zip it. Let’s not stir the pot, okay?”

Melissa batted her eyelashes at Garner flirtatiously. “Darling, are you worried about me?”

“I…” Garner felt a tingling sensation in his palm. Melissa was clearly baiting him.

He jerked his hand away and stood behind Melissa with a stern expression. “Boss, keep it professional, will you?”

“Not a chance.” Melissa leaned back against Garner, letting her full weight rest on him.

At this point, if Garner stepped back, she would tumble to the ground.

But she dared to practically lie in his arms.

Garner, fighting the urge to react, stood straight and helpless.

Melissa tilted her head back and continued to tease Garner, acting as if she wasn’t the one who had caused a scene with Adrienne, just an innocent bystander watching a play.

“Rhett,” Richter scolded in a deep voice, taking the stance of an elder. “You know Hertha’s condition better than anyone. Whatever happened between you two, I need not remind you. Now that your father has agreed to the marriage between our families, you better weigh priorities.”

It was clear he was confident that Rhett would marry Hertha.

“Holcomb’s agreement has nothing to do with me,” Rhett murmured softly as he patted Summer’s back to comfort him. “He’s tired. As an elder, you should know to keep your voice down. It’s a matter of manners.”

“You!” Richter was visibly upset. “Holcomb, look at your son!”

Holcomb was ashen, but he was somewhat at fault due to the incident with Nicola at Harborside Haven and couldn’t be too assertive. “Rhett, step outside. Now.”

Rhett showed no intention of heeding Holcomb. “Do you think what Adrienne did was right?”

further at

his facade as Rhett refused to leave. “Outsider? Who’s the outsider? Shouldn’t you be very clear on that? Or are you saying that when you need my help for Vincent, I’m family, but now that Vincent is out, I’m an outsider?” Rhett reminded Holcomb that Kristin was

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knew very well.

agree to marry Kristin to drop the charges?

for him to stop talking nonsense. “Both sides are at fault here, Adrienne has been hurt and has paid a price. Call our partners immediately and sort out the company affairs! For some illegitimate child,

upon returning from Harborside Haven wasn’t for Kristin or the

was opposing Holcomb over

now, with his guilt, Holcomb could only seethe

stated firmly.

shock. “Rhett, Richter and I have always had high hopes for you. You

slander, or assault, she must come clean. apologize sincerely, and promise never to harm Kristin or her family again. Let Adrienne leave Silvergrove City and never appear before me again. I might consider letting this go,” Rhett said, holding the sleeping Summer, his voice not loud but filled

Rhett and looked up at him, her eyes

Haywood family disagreed, Rhett’s willingness was enough to

acknowledge Adrienne’s misdeeds and call off their engagement,

to force a public apology from the Haywood

respected lineage in Silvergrove City. How can you expect them to show their faces?‘ Holcomb rubbed his temples. Rhett was being

their circle valued their reputation, both the FitzGerald family and

Adrienne to publicly admit her wrongdoings was more insulting than a slap in the face. “You’re out of line…” Richter trembled with anger. “Our family isn’t just allied with the FitzGerald family. We’re also connected to the Bryce family of Crescendo Town. Adrienne’s issues are complicated. We’re

focus to Kristin, challenging

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Chapter 147

hoarse as she began to speak. “Every vile thing Adrienne has done

his face with anger. Kristin was getting all bold

the flow. When your rock crumbles, no one can protect you forever,” Richter warned her, implying

raspy as she spoke again. “This has nothing to do with anyone else. Even if you break my backbone, I will never forgive Adrienne in this lifetime. Your

take her to the

concern.

and leave Silvergrove City, then I’ll expose all her misdeeds myself. I’ll call a press conference and express my dissatisfaction with the Haywood family’s upbringing because of Adrienne, which will also

Adrienne’s scandal as an excuse didn’t seem like a bad idea.

her eyes, her complexion pale.