Chapter 207

At Rhett’s place.

Kristin was bustling about the kitchen, preparing a hearty breakfast of pancakes and bacon when Rhett, who had just dropped off Summer at school, leaned against the dining table, sipping on a glass of water.

Melissa was truly formidable. The kindergarten had already gone through a change of principals and was still undergoing reforms. Rumors had it that the former principal and a handful of teachers were caught in a corruption scandal.

Rhett’s phone vibrated. He glanced at the screen to find a message from Lisa, the head of

  1. HR.

“Mr. FitzGerald…” Lisa sounded anxious, clearly sneaking him inside information. “Kristin’s mother is causing a scene at the company. The CEO and board members are all present, and she’s put Kristin in the line of fire. Now, the board and CEO are suggesting we

terminate Kristin’s contract…”

“Kristin is my personal assistant, and her employment is my responsibility. Not even the CEO has the authority to fire my staff,” Rhett said firmly.

“But… Kristin’s mother is making a huge fuss. What should we do?” The situation couldn’t

continue like this.

Rhett’s face darkened, and after a moment of silence, he made a decision.

Was this woman named Madge inherently heartless?

Kristin was her daughter, after all. Was Madge trying to ruin her?

“Leave this to me.” Rhett hung up and stepped onto the balcony, dialing Garner’s number. “I’ll be at the company in forty minutes. Your mother is already there causing trouble. Can you handle her? Don’t let Kristin know for now.”

Even through the phone, Rhett could feel Garner’s anger.

“She took Holcomb’s money, and now she’s making a scene at the company entrance?” Garner’s voice trembled with rage.

“Kristin, is she really your biological mother?” Rhett was dubious.

“I’ve had my doubts, but I know my mother had a daughter–that’s for sure. Maybe she

didn’t raise her… I’m sorry for the trouble. I’ll take care of it,” Garner said before hanging up in a hurry.

At the Lawrence family.

Melissa was sipping on her coffee with a face mask on when she noticed Garner’s

off the mask

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11:32

“Boss, there’s a family emergency I need to deal

lounged on the couch. “What kind of emergency?”

After all, airing dirty laundry wasn’t ideal.

not going to tell me? Fine, then no leave. Unless… you take me with

Garner said anxiously, not wanting Melissa

she started getting dressed, donning a mask and sunglasses, grabbing her car keys, ready

She moved swiftly.

bother to wash her face and, still wearing her mask and sunhat, got into

hesitated but eventually gave in with a sigh. “Get out, I’ll drive.”

Garner disapproved of her driving. “I’m a pretty good driver, you know.”

are, but I don’t want to die young,”

deliberately stepped on Garner’s foot as she got out, leaning in

flushed, and he instinctively

off–balance from standing on his foot, fell right into his

but

made the move. You’ve got to take responsibility.”

FitzGerald Group would give her a glimpse into his

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mother’s true colors, Melissa would

asked

off my

of jail. She took money from Holcomb and tried to marry sister. Now she’s

out.

know how to

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Garner. She had researched

she never expected… his mother to

she had selfishly switched

at Rhett’s

a video circulating among her colleagues from the FitzGerald Group. The chat was buzzing with the news of someone

numb as she

the floor, with a few of the Collins family relatives,

of the bathroom, facing Rhett who was already dressed to leave.

choked up.

Rhett said, approaching Kristin and pointing to his tie. “Do you like the

“It’s nice…”

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