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.”

decide what’s

soft, yet filled

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with eyes filled with

Rhett be this gentle with a woman?

James, his voice firm. And Adrienne must publicly apologize and leave Silvergrove City. That’s my

tension between the two men was palpable, their eyes locked in a silent battle,

with anger. “Rhett, it seems you’re determined to give up on Auroral Tech as a partner.

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

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

expression further. “Rhett,

to James! A father’s love for his son is

child’s

had gone

Summer awake, and Rhett shot Holcomb a dark

was frightened by

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

he had never confronted Holcomb on

wasn’t fit

to the times Nicola had wronged Rhett since his mother’s

a stepfather,” Rhett soothed Summer,

neck and whispered, “Daddy,

Rhett murmured tenderly,

home with me,” James reached out for him.

looked back, his gaze

coaxed. “I’m sorry I didn’t take better care of you. I’ll make it right,

between Rhett and Kristin, unsure whom to

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said James was his father, but

you protect Mommy and punish the bad people?” Summer asked

will,” James nodded.

family was seething, particularly Adrienne.

is James‘. Let’s have another paternity test!” Adrienne refused to acknowledge the child as James‘.

over as

and began to cry. “James, I’m

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