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

filled with

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eyes filled with

this gentle with a

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

men was palpable, their eyes locked in a silent battle,

face with anger. “Rhett, it seems you’re determined to give up on

Aurora Tech has other plans, there’s no point in continuing our partnership. The

threat? As if the Bryce family wouldn’t profit from

darkened his expression further.

son is undeniable. He’s the real father,” Holcomb interjected, his fingers trembling

child’s

gone mad

Summer awake, and Rhett shot

paused, realizing he was frightened

harm Summer before even marrying into the

never confronted Holcomb

fit to

Nicola

a stepfather,” Rhett soothed

Rhett’s neck and whispered, “Daddy,

my dear,” Rhett murmured tenderly,

with me,” James reached out for

gaze lingering on

I will protect you from now on, okay?” James coaxed. “I’m sorry I didn’t

Rhett and Kristin, unsure whom to

Chapter 149

said James was his

bullied and hurt Mommy. You’re my daddy. Will you protect Mommy and punish

James

family was seething, particularly Adrienne.

you seductress, using that bastard to tie down James! It’s not even certain if the child is James‘. Let’s have another paternity test!” Adrienne refused to acknowledge the child as

his anger boiling over as

and began to cry. “James, I’m your

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