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

the mask and asked,

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need to deal with… May I take the day off?”

lounged on the couch. “What kind

the details. After all, airing

me? Fine, then no leave. Unless… you take me with

anxiously, not

chance to chject as she started getting

She moved swiftly.

skincare routine, she didn’t bother to wash her face and, still wearing her mask and

hesitated but eventually gave in with a sigh.

scoffed, thinking Garner disapproved of her driving. “I’m a pretty good

to die young,” Garner said helplessly.

eyebrow and deliberately stepped on Garner’s foot as she got out, leaning in close to his lips…

he instinctively

Melissa, off–balance from standing on his foot,

but

giggled like a fairy. “You made the move.

to do with Melissa. This car ride to the FitzGerald Group would give her a glimpse into

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mother’s true colors, Melissa would keep her

asked

off my

tried to marry sister. Now

out.

to

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at Garner. She had researched his family background

mother to

for the Turner family, she had selfishly switched her own daughter with the Turner’s, truly

Rhett’s home.

colleagues from the FitzGerald Group. The chat was buzzing with the news of someone causing

hand went numb as she

throwing a tantrum on the floor, with a few of the Collins family relatives, including Jeannie, in tow.

ran out of the bathroom, facing Rhett who was already

choked up. “Where are you

You stay here and wait for me,” Rhett said, approaching Kristin and pointing to his tie.

“It’s nice…”

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