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

She peeled off the

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“Boss, there’s a family emergency I need to deal with… May I take the

the couch. “What kind of

After all, airing dirty laundry wasn’t ideal.

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

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

exclaimed joyously, not giving Garner any chance to chject as she started getting

She moved swiftly.

wash her face and, still wearing her mask and sunhat, got into the car.

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

of her driving. “I’m a pretty good driver, you

but I don’t want to die young,”

foot as she

ears flushed, and he

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

but

the move. You’ve

Melissa. This car ride to the FitzGerald Group would give her a glimpse into his family,

1

Melissa would keep her distance from him.

going on?” Melissa asked on the

off my

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

out.

how to

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at Garner. She had

mother to be such a

selfishly switched her own daughter

at Rhett’s

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

hand went numb as she tapped

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

out of the bathroom,

Kristin’s voice choked up. “Where are you headed?”

me,” Rhett said, approaching Kristin and pointing to his

“It’s nice…”

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