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After a brief silence, Holcomb thought he had misheard, “Who?”

“The Lewis family, Hanson,” his assistant quickly replied.

Holcomb’s demeanor changed in an instant. He waved his hand, signaling the lawyer to leave, and gave Rhett a warning glance.

Rhett wasn’t completely without his uses.

The Lewises were far more valuable than the Haywoods could ever be.

Originally, Holcomb had gone to great lengths to discuss a marriage alliance with Mrs. Lewis, but alas, the true Lewis heiress had yet to be found.

For this, Holcomb had even ordered a thorough investigation, hoping to ingratiate himself by helping the Lewises find their child.

Unfortunately, several years of searching had yielded nothing.

And now, the Lewises had come to them to discuss a marriage alliance?

The news that the Lewises had come to discuss a marriage alliance sent shockwaves through the boardroom. After all, the Lewis family was one of the chaebols.

Even though the FitzGerald Group had been developing steadily under Rhett’s leadership, who wouldn’t want to boost it even further?

There were only two sons in the FitzGerald family. Vincent was already related to the Turners by marriage, so that left only Rhett.

Though Rhett had gone public with a romance, it wouldn’t hinder a breakup and subsequent alliance with the Lewises.

“Rhett, my boy, don’t hold grudges with your dad. You have a bright future ahead of you.”

“That’s right.” The sycophants started their flattery once more.

Rhett sat stiffly in his chair, his complexion visibly darkening. He stormed out of the meeting room abruptly.

“Mr. FitzGerald?” York, thinking Rhett had arranged something in advance, beamed at him excitedly, “You set it all up and didn’t even tell me. I’m sweating bullets here.”

“Beat it,” Rhett’s voice was deep and ominous.

Was this the ‘no need to worry‘ Kristin was talking about?

Was she going to help him?

Was this the surprise Kristin had for him? Or was this some sort of jealous fit? She actually went to Hanson.

“Mr. FitzGerald, where are you off to? The Lewises are here, and aren’t you going to meet them?” York asked, puzzled.

straightening his tie as he stepped into the elevator, leaving York standing outside

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to

knew Hanson all too well, and he wouldn’t easily agree to Kristin’s request. She must’ve promised ham something in

in the boardroom

and once the board had filed out, she slammed her hand

grasp, the Lewises

“Mom. Vincent began.

frantic, pacing back and forth, “No, we cannot

missing for years, who knows her marital status” Vincent scoffed, “I bet the Lewises just want that adopted daughter Patty to marry

may be adopted, but she’s Hanson’s darling. What matters is the backing she brings.” Nicola

Lewis heiress a better match than

smile creeping on

before Rhett does, Mrs. Lewis will owe us a favor.” Nicola slammed her fist on the table, “Vincent, I think Ruby’s too frail for you. It’s time we find a way to break off

are you saying?” Vincent stared at Nicola, shocked, “You were the one who pushed for my engagement to the Turner heiress. Now you want me to call it off?”

was palpable as she stared at Vincent, “You’re my son, and you’ll do as I say. I have the final word on

her hand on the table,

to find the real

chairman’s

had parted on amicable terms, so much so that Holcomb had a fatherly smile as he bid Hanson farewell, “If only my Rhett were half as understanding as you, I’d have peace of mind.”

admire Rhett, which is why I’d like my sister

we’ll agree to a one–year timeframe. Our families will work together to find her as soon as possible, Holcomb nodded, “Send my

the prize being more than just a union of families,

slid shut, Holcomb’s demeanor flipped in an instant, “Where’s

stop him,” the

in a fairly good

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Haywoods, but he still had to play peacemaker with the latter, after all, they had something on him.

been too hot–headed lately, Give him a month off to sort himself out. I want his attitude and

a token act of discipline, Holcomb handed Rhett his punishment.

the drive home, Rhett called Kristin.

Kristin’s voice carried a trace of anxiety,

you?” Rhett’s voice was deep and stern.

daycare, picking up Summer and Liam,”

way,” Rhett ended the call

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