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

Chapter 24

Rhett frowned, watching Kristin’s retreating figure, feeling oddly choked up.

Without thinking, he almost chased her and then caught himself. When had he become such a busybody?

“Mr. FitzGerald, something’s off. Ms. Haywood tried to kill herself again! The Haywoods said, um, you didn’t take responsibility for what you did to her six years ago, and Ms. Haywood couldn’t handle the double whammy.”

York ran over in a panic, eyeing Rhett nervously. “The dough you forked over and the compensation to the Haywood family, they sent it all back. It’s clear as day they want you to answer for their daughter.”

Rhett rubbed his temples in irritation, having landed himself in a fine mess!

“Head to the Haywood family.” With a stern voice, Rhett gestured to Tam. “Ensure she gets home safe. It’s dangerous for her to walk alone at night.”

Looking like that, Kristin was bound to run into trouble. The bar’s neighborhood was crawling with drunkards.

Tam reluctantly followed.

Sure enough, Kristin was barely out of the bar when some guys latched onto her.

“Hey, gorgeous, what’s up? Why the long face? Tell me. I’ll back you up.”

“Sweetheart, don’t run. You here by yourself?”

A few boozed–up guys were all over Kristin.

She tried to dodge but couldn’t escape. The ringleader reached to touch Kristin’s face. “Pretty face you got there. Let me take care of you.“.

weakly like she was falling into an abyss of despair.

wondered if God was punishing her for committing some unforgivable sin, perhaps for stealing someone

“Scram!”

came after her, cursing the lead guy.

guy signaled his buddies to start a scuffle

an ex–jock with a regular gym routine, could handle a few drunks with no problem.

Kristin with disgust. “You are trouble, aren’t you? You can’t stop roping in the guys, huh? Vincent wasn’t wrong.

there, drained, mouth agape

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woman to the point where everyone despised her.

not picky, are you? Lance and Madden claimed they’ve been with you. You’re

Kristin and thought she was as pure

lips quivered, but

In the past, when Kristin heard such filthy rumors, she’d panic, defend

ruined, and what did

smile, all Kristin said was thank you.

spreading rumors. And when enough people did it,

got more

chance, he wouldn’t touch Kristin with a ten–foot pole.

intended to escort Kristin home. With her magnet–for–trouble vibe, she wouldn’t make it on

the guys picking

didn’t have time to dodge and closed her eyes

hit. Even if she did get whacked, it didn’t scare her much anymore. Her body’s muscle memory made her instinctively close her eyes and brace her head, waiting for the blow to land, but the pain didn’t