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 being

the Haywood family? What do 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?

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knew very well.

asked him to agree to

paid a price. Call our partners immediately and

returning

clear Rhett was opposing Holcomb over Nicola to make Holcomb suffer.

could

Rhett stated firmly.

looked at 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 you doing?”

her sins, and acknowledge all the harm she’s done to Kristin 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

up at him, her eyes reddening. She turned away, unable to hold

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

to acknowledge Adrienne’s misdeeds and call off

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

the FitzGerald family

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

focus to

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Chapter 147

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

anger. Kristin was

with the flow. When your rock crumbles, no one can protect

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

who had Vincent take her to the outskirts warehouse. She had nearly lost her life

much of your concern. Don’t make a spectacle of

her misdeeds myself. I’ll call a press conference and express my dissatisfaction with the Haywood family’s upbringing because

an excuse didn’t seem like

reddened her eyes, her complexion pale.