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

demeanor. She peeled off the mask and asked, “What’s wrong?”

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family emergency I need to deal with… May I take

the couch. “What kind

to share the details. After all, airing dirty

me? Fine, then no leave.

said anxiously, not wanting Melissa to witness

any chance to chject as she started

She moved swiftly.

face and, still wearing her mask

eventually gave in with

her driving. “I’m a pretty good

to die young,”

stepped on Garner’s foot as she

he instinctively stepped back.

off–balance from standing on his foot, fell right

choice but

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

Melissa. This car ride to the FitzGerald Group would give

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Melissa would

asked on the way.

off my

jail. She took money from Holcomb and tried to marry sister. Now she’s

out.

to face his

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looking at Garner. She had researched his family background before.

she never expected… his mother to

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

at Rhett’s home.

saw a video circulating among her colleagues from the FitzGerald Group.

she

the floor, with a

ran out of the bathroom, facing Rhett

Kristin’s voice choked up. “Where are

approaching Kristin

“It’s nice…”

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