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

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need to deal with… May

lounged on the couch.

share the details. After all,

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

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

joyously, not giving Garner any chance 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

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

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

I don’t want to die young,” Garner said helplessly.

stepped on Garner’s foot as

flushed, and he

his foot,

but

made the move. You’ve got to

the FitzGerald Group would give her a glimpse into his family, into what kind of mother he

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true colors, Melissa would

Melissa asked on the

off my

to marry sister. Now she’s making

out.

didn’t know how to

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paused, looking at Garner. She had researched

his mother to be such

had selfishly switched

Rhett’s

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

as she

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

bathroom, facing Rhett who

voice choked up.

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

“It’s nice…”

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