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    This was probably the toughest Bill had been since he started following James.


    He was seriously worried about Kristin.


    Vincent was grim as he smirked sarcastically. “Bill, you’re so worked up. You seem to be quite taken


    with her.”


    “Buzz off.” Bill pushed the guy next to him and sat upright. “I need to see Carter.”


    “He won’t see you, of course. You’ll just have to suck it up and stay put in the car until the Chamber of


    Commerce dinner wraps up.”


    Vincent straightened his clothes, ready to get out of the car.


    “Aren’t you scared Mr. Bryce will find out?” Bill red at Vincent.


    “The n was Carter’s idea. I’m just along for the ride, Bill. What could James do to his grandpa?”


    Vincent chuckled and stepped out of the car.


    Bill knew that the people stopping him were Carter’s guys.


    Vincent sure didn’t have the guts or the clout to block James‘ right–hand man.


    At the hospital.


    York was pacing anxiously.


    “Mr. FitzGerald, the dinner’s about to start. You better head out.”


    The Chamber of Commerce dinner was more than just a feast. It was aworking hotspot, a ce to


    exchange resources. And it wasn’t just luxury brands showing up. Superstars and influential people


    from all walks of life were going to be there.


    As a leading figure in various circles, Rhett was the center of attention.


    If he didn’t show, it’d be a big blow to the FitzGerald Group.


    “Mr. FitzGerald, I’ve got things covered here. Kristin will be fine. She’s just faking it…”


    “Why don’t you try slicing your neck and see how it feels?” Rhett cut York off coldly.


    York was taken aback, looking at Rhett.


    Rhett seemed dead serious, genuinely concerned about Kristin..


    What was scarier was that Rhett was covered in Kristin’s blood. From the break of dawn until


    now, he hadn’t had a moment’s rest or even changed his clothes.


    Rhett was not only a clean freak but also absolutely couldn’t stand others‘ blood.


    But it seemed like he couldn’t care less right now.


    “Mr. FitzGerald…”


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    “I said not to nder others without evidence,” Rhett leaned back in his chair, massaging his


    temples.


    “Mr. FitzGerald, it was the Haywood family and Vincent who took her from James‘ cest night and


    kept her in that abandoned factory on the outskirts. I checked that there were ten bodyguards that


    night… Their job was to hurt Kristin for videos and photos, and ckmail her into dropping the case.”


    As York turned his gaze away, his face flushed with unmistakable anger.


    Rhett nced at York before asking. “Did Vincent go to the dinner?”


    “Yes” York nodded.


    “Tell the hospital to call me the moment she wakes up.” Rhett stood up, leaving the room with a dark


    cloud hanging over him.


    York took a sharp breath and smacked himself stealthily, ming his abruptness.


    With Rhett in this mood, Vincent was in for it.


    At the dinner.


    James frowned at his phone. Where had Bill run off to?


    Feeling uneasy, James went to the restroom to call Kristin, but she didn’t pick–up.


    His face darkened for a moment before he stepped out and ordered his other assistant, “Find Bill and


    bring him to me.”


    “Mr. FitzGerald has arrived.”


    Most of the Chamber was waiting for Rhett. After all, James and Rhett were known as the two geniuses


    of the business world.


    “Mr. FitzGerald, I heard you’ve been in Crescendo Town for a while.” At the entrance, a leading actress


    was already making a beeline to chat him up.


    Rhett didn’t look too happy, dressed in a new suit, his wless face attracting a crowd like


    moths to a me.


    Even if Rhett entered showbiz, he would be top–tier.


    “Mr. FitzGerald, did you oversleep at the hotel?” James approached with a smile.


    Rhett’s gazended on Vincent, not far away. Ignoring James, he marched straight over.


    In James‘ eyes, he’d failed to protect Kristin and had already lost.


    James furrowed his brow. “What’s wrong with Rhett?”


    His secretary whispered from behind, “Mr. Bryce, something seems off.”


    With a muffled thud, everyone was shocked at Rhett’s move.


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    Thank goodness no reporters were allowed at the business event.


    Rhett grabbed Vincent by the cor andnded a punch right there.


    James knitted his brows together. What had Vincent done to send Rhett off the rails, not even caring


    about his image?


    This was the Chamber dinner. Rhett hitting Vincent was family business, but did it need to be aired in


    public? This was clearly a move to ruin Vincent in the business.


    Vincent was equally stunned. “Rhett…”


    Pointing at Vincent, Rhett said, “You’re an adult. You’re responsible for your actions.”


    Vincent’s heart skipped a beat. “What do you mean…”


    “Ask the cops.” Rhett shoved Vincent away.


    Vincent took a deep breath.


    Could it be that Kristin was in trouble?


    Impossible. He had made it clearst night that those guys weren’t to hurt Kristin, no fatalities allowed.


    “Rhett… what happened?” Vincent started to panic.


    No one–dared to approach, unclear about the drama of the FitzGerald family.


    “Mr. Vincent, pleasee with us for an investigation. We believe you’re connected to an illegal


    detention and assault case,” the police arrived, taking Vincent away.


    Vincent went dark. Being taken away by the police here was a tant move to destroy him! “Isn’t that a


    bit much? York trailed behind Rhett. “He’s still a member of the FitzGerald family as your brother. If Mr.


    FitzGerald found out…”


    Rhett snorted with disdain. “Vincent brought it on himself.”


    Vincent straightened his clothes, wearing a calm and collected smile: “I’m sure there’s been some kind


    of misunderstanding here.”


    With that, he willingly walked off with the police. He definitely wasn’t going to let Rhett get the upper


    hand.


    Was Rhett thinking of ruining Vincent this way to severe his chances of fighting for the FitzGerald


    Group inheritance? No way!


    “Rhett, what’s happened to Vincent?” someone plucked up the courage to ask.


    Some of the elders inquired as well.


    Rhett spoke nonchntly. “Sorry for the spectacle Vincent’s been spoiled by his parents and vited


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    With Rhett’s exnation, everyone got the hint and tactfully stopped prying.


    The FitzGerald family had enough on their te with Rhett, and Vincent was the son of Rhett’s


    stepmom.


    Before this stepmom married into the FitzGerald family, Vincent was nothing but a love child.


    Rumors were swirling around Silvergrove City that Rhett’s mom was killed by Vincent’s mom.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.


    Everyone knew that despite their cordial harmony, they were at odds at heart.


    Too bad for Vincent, Rhett was just too formidable, always outshining him. If any real trouble stirred up,


    it looked like Vincent might never be able to turn the tables on Rhett.


    York stayed close behind Rhett, his palms starting to sweat.


    Rhett was known for his decisive and ruthless actions. He had a ton of ways to deal with Vincent, but


    he chose the most brutal one.


    The incident with Kristin was just the tip of the iceberg. Rhett was clearly using it as a chance. to show


    everyone cozying up to Vincent secretly in the business and tell them who the real boss of the


    FitzGerald Group was.


    Rhett was even more hardcore.


    York found himself inexplicably anxious for Kristin, worrying she might be coteral damage in


    Rhett’s scheme against Vincent and his mother.