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

Chapter 22

“Vincent! You’re a beast,” Caleb was itching to charge forward but got blocked by Vincent’s

crew.

“Mr. Gladstone, you best sit tight and watch.” They were helpless. After all, it was Vincent, a member of the FitzGerald family, Rhett’s younger brother.

In Silvergrove City, who’d dare to pick a fight with the FitzGeralds?

Who’d have the nerve to take on Rhett?

Everyone sucked up to Vincent not because of who he was but because he was Rhett’s brother. “Caleb, keep your cool. If you don’t throw a punch, I’ll tell my brother to put in a good word for you with Mr. Bryce,” Vincent said mockingly, using the Gladstone Group to threaten Caleb.

He bet Caleb, the yellow–bellied guy, would cave for his interests.

He just wanted Kristin to see what kind of a man Caleb was.

“Let me go…” Kristin pleaded through tears. “Vincent, please, let me go.”

But begging was useless. Kristin should’ve known that by then.

A few guys roughly grabbed Kristin, pushing her down on the couch, trying to rip her clothes off. Kristin cried and struggled, but it was no use.

“Help me… please, help me…” Kristin looked to Caleb for rescue, feeling like she’d fallen into an icy pit, cold and suffocating.

Caleb’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he wanted to step forward, but he hesitated.

Without the Gladstone Group, he’d be another doormat in their circle. Fingers clenched until they shook, Caleb looked away.

He hadn’t expected that Ms. Turner, once so untouchable, would be brought so low by this

crowd.

That blooming white rose was nothing but withered petals.

he wanted to strip Kristin of all her thorns, of

Caleb with despair, no longer struggling or begging.

was pointless. How could these people possibly save her?

helplessly on the couch, Kristin ceased her futile attempts to

her body covered in

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she received “special treatment” – a daily dose of bullying.

sick or what? What’s with all

for a good time but not at the risk of catching something.

quickly backed off from Kristin. “I heard she’s

been with. She’s filthy.

lay there, eyes empty, not moving

destroy a girl was to

had been through this back in

had a crush on her back then, and Kristin

most persistent suitor, followed by Caleb.

Caleb had publicly confessed to Kristin, but Kristin turned them down gently.

with guys, putting on airs but being promiscuous

was bullied by the girls in her

pig blood on her ballet costume and stuffed razor blades

↑ dance shoes.

with no one daring to mess with him, the rumors slowly got

her redemption, a beam of light in her dark world and savior. But suddenly, the savior turned into the

good is she if she’s already

wouldn’t take her if

or sleep well because of Kristin. Tam surely wouldn’t mind. Where’s Tam

be here soon.”

lay on the couch, listening to their vile

up, Kristin pulled at her clothes, realizing all

because there were

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