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

was soft, yet filled with indulgence and tenderness.

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watched with eyes filled

Rhett be this gentle with a

voice firm. And Adrienne

men was palpable, their eyes locked

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

persist. Since Aurora Tech has other plans, there’s no point in continuing our partnership. The loss is mutual, not just on the FitzGerald Group,”

Bryce family wouldn’t

expression further.

give the child back to James! A father’s love for his son is undeniable. He’s the real father,” Holcomb interjected, his

child’s

had gone mad today.

awake, and Rhett shot Holcomb a dark

he was

harm Summer before

he had never confronted Holcomb on these

fit to

the times Nicola had wronged Rhett since

a stepmother comes a stepfather,” Rhett soothed Summer, his warning clear

clung to Rhett’s neck and whispered, “Daddy, I’m so sleepy.”

murmured tenderly, patting

come home with me,” James reached out for him.

back, his gaze

now on, okay?” James coaxed. “I’m sorry I didn’t take better care

between Rhett and Kristin, unsure

Chapter 149

had said James was his father, but Summer preferred

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

will,” James nodded.

that, the Haywood family was seething, particularly

if the child is James‘. Let’s have another paternity test!” Adrienne refused to acknowledge the child as James‘. She didn’t believe it.

his anger boiling over as he spun around to face Adrienne.

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

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