When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 157

“Mr. FitzGerald, your meals are all prepared to standard and brought up to you. What are you doing coming down here to cook…” York muttered under his breath, his voice barely above a whisper.”

Dining with Kristin should have been a quiet affair.

“From now on, Kristin eats with me. Work has been hell, and I can’t afford to be without a secretary by my side,” Rhett said, his voice deep and firm.

York took a deep breath, feeling the familial bonds teeter on the edge. “Mr. FitzGerald, count me In! I’ll join you for a meal.”

Rhett’s personal chefs hailed from Michelin–starred restaurants, not average Joe’s dinner plate.

“Go to the restroom.” Rhett instructed York.

“What for?” York asked, puzzled.

“Take a look in the mirror.”

Kristin nearly choked on her laughter, trying to maintain composure as she bowed her head and focused on her rice.

York, feeling slighted, hung his head low and concentrated on his meal.

In the exclusive club.

“Mr. Bryce, our families are allied through marriage, a union acknowledged in the press. We sink and swim together. Regardless of whether you and Adrienne share a romantic foundation, you are her fiancé and future husband. You’re duty–bound to protect her,” Hertha explained as she met with James. As for Summer, whether or not the child belongs to the Bryce family, you and Adrienne will have your children in the future.”

James leaned back on the couch, eyeing Hertha. “Ms. Haywood, are you here today to have me intercede with Rhett once again?”

“That’s your responsibility,” Hertha said, meeting his gaze.

James looked at her pointedly. “Ms. Haywood, it seems you’re not seeing the situation clearly.” Hertha furrowed her brows.

“The child shares my bloodline, and Adrienne is merely a fiancée,” James reminded her, making it clear that without value to him, Adrienne meant nothing.

“Mr. Bryce, our family and the Bryce family have been close for generations. You can’t just ignore this…” Hertha took a deep breath. “This time, we implore you to step in.”

Finally, Hertha dropped her airs and was indeed there to plead with James.

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might you be so inclined to discuss with me your relationship with R

Rhett’s room, but it

carried

City, having people investigate events from six years ago,

determine who had left Kristin’s room that night or

father.

had to find out before Summer’s

inquiring about me.” Hertha clenched her fingers

the patience to beat around the bush with you.” James

Rhett doesn’t know that.

wouldn’t expose her. He still

room did Rhett enter?” James asked, his

had someone check it out. That night, the only woman who stayed on the same floor was the star Patty who didn’t seem to have that kind of relationship

naturally found

was framed, and it was possible that

too long to check again.” Hertha

and Rhett either. In this way, I insist that it is me, he will fail to argue with me unless the woman comes out to dispel rumors in person, or… she is pregnant with Rhett’s child at

only be her.

owed her for the rest of

years, if that woman had this scheming, she would have come out to clarify, I guess she who happened to Rhett didn’t know it was Rhett at all.” Hertha

his

was that Rhett

like that didn’t

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Hertha was sharp, instantly grasping

that Summer

son

frowned, choosing to say no more.

chooses to coms at her, there’ll be no one

a stern warning, James

was suggesting the Haywood family abandon Adrienne,

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