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

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need to deal with…

couch. “What kind

the details. After

Fine, then no leave.

a bit of a rush…” Garner said anxiously, not wanting Melissa to witness his mother’s disgraceful behavior.

to chject as she started getting dressed, donning a mask and sunglasses, grabbing

She moved swiftly.

her skincare routine, she didn’t bother to wash her face and, still wearing her mask and sunhat, got into the car.

with a sigh. “Get

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

want to die young,” Garner said helplessly.

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

he instinctively

on his foot, fell right into

had no choice but to catch her.

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

This car ride to the FitzGerald Group would

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mother’s true colors, Melissa would keep

Melissa asked on

off my

marry sister. Now she’s making a scene at the FitzGerald

out.

didn’t know how to face his

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at Garner. She had researched

never expected… his mother to be such

she had selfishly switched her own daughter with the

Rhett’s home.

among her colleagues from the FitzGerald Group. The

numb as she tapped on the

a few of the Collins family relatives, including Jeannie, in tow.

Kristin ran out of the bathroom, facing

Kristin’s voice choked up.

stay here and wait for me,” Rhett said, approaching Kristin and pointing to his tie. “Do you like the color I chose?”

“It’s nice…”

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