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 worth it.”

was soft, yet filled with indulgence and tenderness.

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with eyes filled with

this gentle with

turned to James, his voice firm. And Adrienne must publicly

the two men was palpable, their eyes locked

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

in continuing our partnership. The loss is mutual, not just on the FitzGerald Group,” Rhett retorted

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

further. “Rhett, he’s my son!”

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

child’s

had gone

Summer awake, and Rhett shot Holcomb a dark and

realizing he was frightened by Rhett.

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

he had never confronted Holcomb

Holcomb wasn’t fit to be a

Nicola had wronged Rhett since his mother’s death?

a stepfather,” Rhett soothed Summer, his warning clear

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

murmured tenderly, patting

me,” James reached

gaze

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

Rhett and Kristin, unsure whom to trust.

Chapter 149

had said James was his

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

James nodded.

Haywood family was

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

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

“James, I’m your fiancée. Why are you yelling at me?”

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