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?”

darkened his face further

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 that Vincent is out, I’m an outsider?” Rhett reminded Holcomb that Kristin was a member of the

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knew very well.

to marry Kristin to drop the

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

stir he caused upon returning

opposing Holcomb over Nicola

Holcomb could only seethe with

Rhett stated firmly.

our family?” Abigail looked at Rhett in shock. “Rhett, Richter and I have always had high hopes for you. You and Hertha are well–suited. We

and promise never to harm Kristin or

Rhett and looked up at him, her eyes

the Haywood family disagreed, Rhett’s willingness was enough

Adrienne’s misdeeds and

Rhett was willing to force a public apology from the

your demands are too much. The Haywood family is a respected lineage in Silvergrove City. How can you expect them to show their faces?‘ Holcomb rubbed his temples. Rhett was being too hard

circle valued their reputation, both the FitzGerald family and the Haywood

FitzGerald family. We’re also connected to the Bryce family of Crescendo Town. Adrienne’s issues are complicated. We’re at fault this time, and I’ll have her apologize. But Rhett,

to Kristin,

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Chapter 147

while, her voice hoarse as she began to speak.

face with anger. Kristin was getting all

When your rock crumbles, no one can protect you forever,” Richter warned her, implying that the day might come when Rhett wouldn’t stand

with anyone else. Even if you break my backbone, I will never forgive Adrienne in this lifetime. Your know best what she and the

was Abigail who had Vincent take her to the outskirts warehouse. She

this isn’t much of your concern. Don’t make a spectacle of both

express my dissatisfaction with the Haywood family’s upbringing because of Adrienne, which will also reflect poorly on Hertha, won’t it?”

excuse didn’t

reddened her eyes, her