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

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need to deal with… May I take

on the couch. “What kind of

the details. After all, airing dirty

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

of a rush…” Garner said anxiously, not wanting Melissa to witness

not giving Garner any chance to chject as she started getting dressed, donning a mask and sunglasses, grabbing her car

She moved swiftly.

having finished her skincare routine, she didn’t bother to wash her face and, still wearing her mask and sunhat, got into the car. “You’re in a hurry, right?

hesitated but eventually gave in with

Garner disapproved of her driving. “I’m

but I don’t want to die young,” Garner

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

and he instinctively stepped

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

no choice but to

giggled like a fairy. “You made the move. You’ve got to

Group would give her a glimpse into his family, into

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seeing his mother’s true colors, Melissa would

Melissa asked

off my

mother… got out of jail. She took money from Holcomb and tried to marry sister. Now she’s making a scene at the FitzGerald Group’s entrance,”

out.

didn’t know how to face

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looking at Garner. She had researched his family background

mother to be such a person?

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

Rhett’s

her colleagues from the FitzGerald

went numb as she tapped on the video.

Madge, throwing a tantrum on the floor, with a few of the

ran out of the bathroom, facing Rhett who was already dressed

FitzGerald…” Kristin’s voice choked up. “Where are you

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

“It’s nice…”

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