Chapter 149

James had been feeling the pressure ever since the new project landed on his desk. If he couldn’t squeeze Rhett for results, he would have to push Holcomb.

“James, our families go way back,” Holcomb chuckled, his interest in the mining project of Crescendo Town apparent. “Carter and Lucius were comrades–in–arms. It’s only natural we work together. Rhett, James is Summer’s biological father. Summer should be with him.”

The words sent a chill down the spines of the Haywood family, their faces darkening, especially Adrienne’s.

She wasn’t even married into the family yet, just engaged.

And Kristin had already given birth to James‘ child.

The Haywood family held their tongues, fearing the escalation of tension.

Carter wanted to protect his bloodline. Despite the Haywood family’s dissatisfaction, they swallowed their pride.

Adrienne had inadvertently hurt Summer earlier, and now Carter had to find a way to smooth things over. For now, they had to stomach the bitter taste of the situation.

Once Adrienne was part of the Bryce family and had given James a son, dealing with Summer could wait.

“Mr. FitzGerald…” Kristin clutched the back of Rhett’s shirt, her voice trembling.

She didn’t want Rhett to lose out on business deals because of her.

The board would have opinions about that.

Nicola and Vincent were already eyeing the throne. Rhett couldn’t afford to antagonize James

now.

James did have significant sway over Rhett’s position within the FitzGerald Group.

“He won’t harm Summer. Please, let me take him… I’m sorry for the trouble,” Kristin whispered, her grasp on Rhett’s shirt tightening.

She was clearly reluctant.

Rhett frowned, holding Summer with one arm and soothing her head with his other hand. “Don’t worry, I’m here, okay?”

Kristin shook her head, her eyes brimming with tears. “Don’t confront James head–on. It’s not

worth it.”

what’s worth

voice was soft, yet filled

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eyes filled with envy.

be this gentle with

going anywhere with you,” Rhett turned to James, his voice firm. And Adrienne must publicly apologize and leave

the two men was palpable, their eyes locked in a silent battle, charged with

determined to give up on Auroral Tech as

there’s no point in continuing our partnership. The loss is mutual, not just on the FitzGerald Group,” Rhett retorted with a cold laugh.

if the Bryce family wouldn’t

expression further. “Rhett, he’s my

love for his son is undeniable. He’s the real father,” Holcomb interjected,

child’s

had gone mad

voice startled Summer awake, and Rhett shot Holcomb

paused, realizing he was frightened by

engagement with the Haywood family. I won’t allow you to see Summer. Adrienne dares to harm Summer before even marrying into the Bryce family. Imagine what she might do as Summer’s stepmother,” Rhett was

he had never confronted

wasn’t fit to be a father.

times Nicola had wronged Rhett since his

a stepfather,” Rhett soothed Summer, his warning clear to

clung to Rhett’s neck and whispered,

murmured tenderly,

me,” James

his gaze lingering on

on, okay?” James coaxed. “I’m sorry I

and Kristin, unsure

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had said James was his father, but Summer

daddy. Will you protect Mommy and punish the bad

James nodded.

Haywood family was seething, particularly

tie down James! It’s not even certain if the child is James‘. Let’s have

boiling over as he

outburst, Adrienne shivered and began to cry. “James, I’m your fiancée. Why are

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