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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there’s a family emergency I need to deal with… May

couch. “What kind of emergency?”

the details. After all, airing dirty laundry

going to tell me? Fine, then no leave.

anxiously, not wanting Melissa to witness his mother’s disgraceful behavior.

joyously, not giving Garner any chance to chject as she started getting dressed, donning

She moved swiftly.

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

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

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

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

as she got out, leaning in close

flushed, and he

off–balance from standing on his

had no choice but to catch

made the move. You’ve got to

ride to the FitzGerald Group would give her a glimpse into

1

true colors, Melissa would keep

on?” Melissa asked on

off my

marry sister. Now she’s making

out.

didn’t know how to

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paused, looking at Garner. She had

she never expected… his mother

made sense. As a housekeeper for the Turner family, she had selfishly switched her

at Rhett’s home.

a video circulating among her colleagues from the FitzGerald Group. The chat was buzzing with the

as she tapped

with a few of the Collins

ran out of the bathroom, facing Rhett who was already

up.

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

“It’s nice…”

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