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

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I need to deal with… May I take the day off?”

couch. “What

details. After all, airing dirty

then no leave. Unless… you

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

she started getting dressed, donning a mask and sunglasses, grabbing

She moved swiftly.

just having finished her skincare routine, she didn’t bother to wash her face and, still wearing her

gave in with a

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

I don’t want to die

eyebrow and deliberately stepped on Garner’s foot as she got out, leaning

ears flushed, and he

his foot, fell right into his arms.

choice but to catch her.

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

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

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mother’s true colors, Melissa

on?” Melissa asked on

off my

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,” Garner said, worn

out.

to face

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paused, looking at Garner. She had researched

never expected… his mother to be such a person?

had selfishly switched her

at Rhett’s home.

phone and saw a video circulating among her colleagues from the FitzGerald Group. The chat was buzzing with the news of someone causing a commotion–it was

hand went numb as she tapped

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

of the bathroom, facing Rhett

up. “Where are you headed?”

stay here and wait for me,” Rhett said, approaching Kristin and pointing to his tie. “Do

“It’s nice…”

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