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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Hertha, might you be so inclined to discuss with me your relationship with R straightened up. his eyes piercing

ago, you were found in Rhett’s room, but it seems he nev returned

carried

people investigate events

Kristin’s room that night or who

father.

had to find out before Summer’s paternity was

about me.” Hertha clenched

around

to his room, but Rhett

wouldn’t expose her. He still saw her

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 with Rhett though. If it was Patty, she couldn’t hide from Rhett.”

found out.

Rhett went to another floor?” That night, Rhett was framed, and it was possible that

check again.” Hertha shook her

me unless the woman comes out to dispel rumors in person, or… she is pregnant with Rhett’s child

it can only be her.

for the rest of

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 looked

his face.

what he feared most was that

like that didn’t

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to avoid any

mean…” Hertha was sharp, instantly grasping

that Summer might be Rhett’s

is my son James

to say no

in detention didn’t do her any good. If Rhett chooses to coms at her, there’ll be no one to save her. So, if you care about your family’s safety. I’d suggest you cut lies.”

stern warning, James stood up and left.

was suggesting the

disaster, and the only Way Out Was