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?”

face further at

you mean? For an outsider…” Holcomb couldn’t keep up 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

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knew very well.

agree to marry Kristin to drop the charges?

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, you’re trying to make me angry.”

he understood Rhett. The stir he caused upon returning from Harborside Haven wasn’t for Kristin

opposing Holcomb over Nicola to

with his guilt, Holcomb could only seethe with barely suppressed

Rhett stated firmly.

“Rhett, Richter and I have

promise never to harm Kristin or her family again.

her eyes reddening.

if the Haywood family disagreed, Rhett’s willingness was enough to make her grateful.

begged James to acknowledge Adrienne’s misdeeds and call off their engagement,

Rhett was willing to force a public apology

too much. The Haywood family is a respected lineage in Silvergrove City. How can you expect

their circle valued their reputation, both the FitzGerald

to the Bryce family of Crescendo Town. Adrienne’s issues are complicated.

the focus to Kristin,

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fell silent for a long while, her voice hoarse as she began to speak. “Every vile thing Adrienne has done is because you all enabled her…”

anger. Kristin was getting all bold now.

a smart woman knows when to go with the flow. When your rock crumbles, no one can protect you forever,” Richter warned her, implying that the day might come

has nothing to do with anyone else. Even if you break my backbone, I will never forgive Adrienne in this lifetime. Your know

had Vincent take her to the outskirts warehouse. She had nearly

snorted. “Rhett, this isn’t much of your concern. Don’t

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 reflect poorly on

as an excuse didn’t seem like a

her eyes,