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

soft, yet filled with

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eyes filled with

this gentle

going anywhere with you,” Rhett turned to James, his voice firm. And Adrienne must publicly apologize and leave Silvergrove City. That’s my final warning.”

between the two men was palpable, their eyes

seems you’re determined to give up on Auroral

continuing our partnership. The loss is mutual, not just on the

the Bryce family wouldn’t profit from the

further. “Rhett, he’s my son!”

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

child’s

had gone mad

Rhett shot Holcomb a dark and

paused, realizing he was frightened by Rhett.

Summer. Adrienne dares to harm Summer before even marrying into the Bryce family. Imagine what she might do as Summer’s stepmother,” Rhett

he had never confronted Holcomb on these matters.

Holcomb wasn’t fit to be

blind to the times Nicola had wronged Rhett since his

soothed Summer,

clung to Rhett’s neck and

murmured tenderly,

with me,” James reached out

his gaze

“I’m sorry I didn’t take better care

cautiously between Rhett and

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James was his father, but

Mommy. You’re my daddy. Will you protect Mommy and

James

the Haywood family was seething,

tie down James! It’s not even certain if the child is James‘. Let’s have another paternity test!” Adrienne refused

snarled, his anger boiling over as he spun around to

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

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