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

was soft, yet filled with indulgence and

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with eyes filled

be this gentle

is not going anywhere with you,” Rhett turned to James, his voice firm. And Adrienne must publicly apologize and leave

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

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

resolved, long–term worries persist. Since Aurora Tech has other plans, there’s no point in continuing our

if the Bryce family wouldn’t profit from the partnership.

his expression further. “Rhett, he’s

A father’s love for his son is

child’s

gone mad today.

awake, and Rhett shot Holcomb a dark and

paused, realizing he was frightened by Rhett.

won’t allow you to see Summer. Adrienne dares to harm Summer before even

never confronted

wasn’t fit to be

the times Nicola had

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

and whispered, “Daddy, I’m so sleepy.”

Rhett murmured tenderly, patting his back.

me,” James reached out for him.

his gaze lingering

from now on, okay?” James coaxed. “I’m sorry I didn’t take better care of you. I’ll make it right, okay?”

Rhett and Kristin,

Chapter 149

was his father, but Summer

bullied and hurt Mommy. You’re my daddy. Will you protect Mommy and punish the bad people?” Summer

will,” James nodded.

that, the Haywood family was seething, particularly

certain if the child is James‘. Let’s have another paternity test!”

James snarled, his anger boiling over as he spun around to

shivered and began to cry. “James,

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