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.

his childish antics. Was Rhett stooping

her eyes reddening with anger. “I am

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Chapter 148

flancée.”

was

man they both desired only had eyes for

had to be dealt with, but now was

odds with Holcomb, holed up

with Rhett now but had to play along with him and

already showed you mercy. Instead of learning your

the Haywood family, everyone feared Hertha. Because Hertha was

even ruining Adrienne’s reputation and dragging the Bryce family’s name through the

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

James‘ sake, let Adrienne apologize to Kris and make a public apology statement.

emotion.

for her to admit all her wrongdoings and then get out of Silvergrove City,” Rhett’s

City and never to appear before

whatever Adrienne’s done, it’s my place to deal with her. Aren’t you

was clear that James was ready to confront

in Silvergrove City, then I have every right. to take him back to Crescendo Town,” James spoke

alarm, her voice hoarse. “Summer is

well? All you do is run around with Rhett. Summer needs someone by his side. If you can’t provide that, he should be with me.” James was angry. He was jealous

refuge behind Rhett.

no good

was foolish to choose

feelings for Kristin were genuine. What

Nothing but manipulation!

care of Summer. You can’t take him

the hospital?” James shot back,

sensing the complicated relationships

Kristin and James? Well,

the domestic business

must go beyond just

to go get Mr. Bryce an appointment with an ophthalmologist,” Melissa tugged at Connor, who was enjoying the drama, to get him moving.

my department. I’m on call for the ER today.” Connor replied nonchalantly. “Besides, doctors

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