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 mask and asked, “What’s

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I need to

the couch.

the details. After all, airing dirty

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

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

she started getting dressed,

She moved swiftly.

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

with

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

don’t want to die young,” Garner

on Garner’s foot as she

flushed, and he instinctively

standing on his foot, fell

had no choice but to catch her.

“You made the

what to do with Melissa. This car ride to the FitzGerald Group would give her

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by seeing his mother’s true colors, Melissa would keep her distance

on?” Melissa asked

off my

and tried to marry sister. Now she’s making a scene at the FitzGerald Group’s entrance,” Garner said, worn

out.

didn’t know how to face

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paused, looking at Garner. She had

never expected… his mother to be

had selfishly switched her own daughter

Rhett’s

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

as she tapped on the

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

to her feet, Kristin ran out of the bathroom, facing Rhett who was already dressed

choked up. “Where are

stay here and wait for me,” Rhett said, approaching Kristin

“It’s nice…”

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