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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knowledge, six years ago, you were found in Rhett’s room, but it seems he

carried

City, having people investigate

to determine who had left Kristin’s room that night or who was Summer’s biological

father.

out before Summer’s paternity

inquiring about me.” Hertha clenched her fingers tightly.

beat around the bush with you.” James

return to his room, but Rhett doesn’t know that. He thinks he did, so he always assumed the

couldn’t fool James, but James wouldn’t expose her. He still

did Rhett enter?” James asked, his tone heavy.

floor was the star Patty who didn’t seem to have that kind of relationship with Rhett though. If it was Patty, she couldn’t hide

found out.

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warning, James stood up and left.

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