When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 20

“That kid’s not mine,” Caleb blurted out defensively.

“Cut the crap, Caleb,” Eve wasn’t buying it.

Holcomb furrowed his brow. “No matter whose kid it is, I expect you to handle it properly.”

Caleb felt sweat begin to pool in his palms. Holcomb was backing him into a corner, eager to see how he’d handle Kristin in order to save Eve’s reputation.

Eve watched Caleb with a smirk of schadenfreude. “Let’s see how you handle Kristin and the little bastard. Play your cards right, and my dad might bail out your family business.”

Caleb shot Eve a look of deep anger, snorted, and stormed off.

“Dad, why won’t you let me speak?” Eve started whining to Holcomb right after Caleb left.

“If you two had half the composure and guts of your elder brother, I’d be at ease,” Holcomb sighed. “What’s marriage and love anyway? You must have dirt on someone to have them by the balls.”

Eve’s lips curled up. She was eager to see if Caleb would do something drastic to Kristin and the kid for the sake of the Gladstone family’s business.

“Dad, a guy like Caleb won’t just roll over and play nice.” Vincent said with a stony face.

Caleb had some nerve, having had the audacity to make a move on his girl back in the day. And he would pay the price for it.

“The Gladstone family is facing more than just a minor crisis. He’d come begging to you.” Holcomb patted Vincent’s shoulder. “Lately, focus your energy. I’m not pleased with your performance at the company, and neither is your brother.”

“Dad! With Rhett around, nothing I do is ever good enough,” Vincent envied Rhett but had to admit the guy had talent. He was intimidated by Rhett.

“Keep yourself in line, and Rhett will help you out.” Holcomb hoped for family harmony. “I’ll be traveling abroad in a few days. Don’t you two cause any trouble at home.“.

about shares and management rights but didn’t dare to speak up.

mother Nicola glared at him unhappily upstairs. If he didn’t bring it up, when would he? Rhett had complete control of the

Vincent doesn’t have real power in the company. Even if he’s capable, he can’t show it because those old staff only recognize shares. It’s tough for Vincent,” Nicola said with a smile, carefully catering to Holcomb.

woman, all for a piece of

Chapter 20

shares.

given the shares directly to Rhett in the will.

head of the family. Rhett has to listen to you. He’ll give in if you speak up. Rhett isn’t unreasonable.” Nicola

find an

Garner was whacked with a stick by Vincent’s people and later

police was useless. Garner

“Uncle Garner!”

heard Summer’s voice, dropped his wrench, and

weak smile. “Garner, we’re

as he nodded. “Hungry, right? I’ll wash up and cook for you. I’m sorry. I’m not capable enough

say that, Garner.” Kristin

well. He’d done a commendable job taking care of Summer

Kristin was content.

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face… what happened?” Garner noticed Kristin’s swollen cheek,

about society, where power always trumped all.

could he protect

choked up, shaking her head and looking

more talk… Let’s eat,” Garner hurried inside, washed his hands, and started cooking.

oatmeal satisfied

long since she’d