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

Chapter 148

“James!”

Outside, James walked in with his assistant, barely stepping through the door before Adrienne. disheveled and frantic, crashed into him.

Frowning, James instinctively sidestepped Adrienne.

“James, they’re bullying me.” Adrienne cried, clinging to James‘ arm. “She hit me, even though she knows I’m your fiancée.”

Adrienne pointed accusingly at Melissa, who was leaning against Garner for support.

Melissa straightened up and flashed James a wry smile. “Are you calling in your boyfriend because you can’t handle a fight?”

James didn’t look at Melissa. His gaze settled on Kristin instead.

Shaking off Adrienne’s grip, he strode forward. “What are you doing at the hospital?”

Kristin looked down, silent.

Grabbing her wrist, James checked her over to make sure she wasn’t hurt and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Adrienne had gone back to Silvergrove City, and James thought Kristin would be spending the evening at Harborside Haven, so he had let his guard down.

Given Adrienne’s nature, it was clear she would have lashed out at Kristin.

“Did she hurt you?” James asked, his voice a low rumble, as Kristin remained silent.

“It’s Summer… they hurt Summer.” Kristin instinctively moved behind Rhett, seeking refuge.

Rhett was dark with fury as he glared at James.

To Rhett, Vincent was a fool not worth considering, but James was different.

He had to tread carefully around James.

James, a formidable opponent in business, had already gained the upper hand with Kristin. The fact that Summer was related to him by blood made Rhett jealous of the murderous rage.

It was then that James realized Rhett was holding Summer.

“Summer.” James reached out to take his son.

“My son’s asleep,” Rhett warned him.

expression souring at his childish antics. Was Rhett stooping to fighting over a child?

foot in frustration, her eyes reddening with

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Chapter 148

flancée.”

gaze was equally dark.

only had

but now was

Holcomb, holed up in his stubbornness.

head–on clash with Rhett now but had to play along with him and find a way to help him and gain his favor

you mercy. Instead of learning your lesson, you continued to

Haywood family, everyone feared Hertha.

bewitched by that temptress and insists on making enemies with the Bryce family and Haywood family, even ruining Adrienne’s reputation and dragging the Bryce family’s name through the mud,” Abigail hurriedly approached James, pleading for him to take charge

the Haywood family and the Bryce family were intertwined. Even if not for his

a public apology statement. What do you think?” Hertha stepped forward,

emotion.

to admit all her wrongdoings and then get out of

City and never to appear before

Aren’t you overstepping?” James darkened his expression as

James was ready

son. If he can’t be protected properly in Silvergrove City, then I have every right. to take him back to Crescendo Town,” James spoke with gravity, addressing

at James in alarm, her voice hoarse. “Summer is mine. You promised you wouldn’t

is run around with Rhett. Summer needs someone by his side. If you can’t provide that, he should be with me.” James was

seeking refuge behind Rhett.

Rhett was no good but

was foolish to choose

his feelings for Kristin were genuine. What did Rhett have?

Nothing but manipulation!

You can’t take him away.” Garner chimed in, equally anxious.

is your idea of care? Landing Summer in the hospital?”

sensing the

Kristin and

put two big shots from the

go beyond just a pretty face, right?

for you to go get Mr. Bryce an appointment with an ophthalmologist,” Melissa tugged

ER today.” Connor replied nonchalantly. “Besides, doctors are