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

outsider? Shouldn’t you be very clear on that? Or are you saying that

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knew very well.

to agree to marry Kristin

here, Adrienne has been hurt and has paid a

stir he caused upon returning from

clear Rhett was opposing Holcomb

Holcomb could only seethe with

Rhett stated

Rhett in shock. “Rhett, Richter and I have always had high hopes for you. You and Hertha are well–suited. We are family. What are

in front of the media. Whether it’s bullying, 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

him, her eyes reddening. She turned away, unable to

Rhett’s willingness was

James to acknowledge Adrienne’s misdeeds and call

was willing to force a public apology from the Haywood

can you expect them to show their faces?‘ Holcomb rubbed his temples. Rhett

their reputation, both the FitzGerald family and the Haywood family

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.

the focus to

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Chapter 147

began to speak. “Every

face with anger. Kristin

rock crumbles, no one can protect you forever,” Richter warned her, implying that the day might come

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

take her

concern. Don’t make a spectacle of both

I can offer. If Adrienne won’t publicly apologize, admit her wrongdoings, 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 Hertha, won’t it?” Rhett had been looking

didn’t seem

reddened her eyes, her