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

Chapter 29

Kristin was staring at Rhett like a deer in headlights, her fingers tingling like crazy

Rhett looked at her and reached out “Give me your hand

Like she was possessed or something, Kristin moved her hand toward him, but then she snatched it back just before touching him, shrinking away in fear “Dirty I’m dirty”

She felt filthy and unworthy as if she’d contaminate Rhett

In her eyes, Rhett was Mr. Perfect, a god like figure. She shouldn’t tarnish him, not even a

little bit

Rhett frowned again, not sure why he was even bothering with her. “Put it on yourself, or you’ll

scar

Kristin was pale as a ghost, her fingers delicate and soft, making the burn look more shocking.

She was like a pristine piece of art, stunning but oh–so–fragile.

Scared, Kristin watched Rhett, reached out to snatch the ointment quickly, and curled back

1. up.

A grin tugged at Rhett’s lips. She reminded him of a defensive stray cat on the streets, always on high alert, paws at the ready, but too scared to throw a swipe.

What was she so scared of? That kid named Summer?

you’re back.” Outside, Vincent pushed the door and walked

a heartbeat. He yanked the curtains closed to hide Kristin, giving Vincent the cold eye.

quickly lowering his head and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The

you go behind my back and contact Mr. Bryce at Aurora Tech?” Rhett

tone.

part of the FitzGerald family. I just wanted to help him and didn’t mean to keep you

Vincent could never hold his head high. With Rhett around, he was always second best, whether at

just too good, making Vincent, who was not too shabby, look like a

the curtain, Kristin shrank back, listening quietly. Her heart was racing. And she didn’t even dare breathe

often whine about how the family would be better off

strengths. But Vincent was always green with envy over

Kristin fell silent for a long

City, only Rhett could protect her, Summer, and

her thoughts, Kristin hugged herself, breathing rapidly.

could someone as dirty as her even think about

would only make things a hundred times worse than they already

she even thinking? How ridiculous it

We’d best steer clear of it. You got that?” Rhett’s presence was icy as

we’re family,” Vincent mumbled an

out a mocking laugh.

Group had been too bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When the collapse came, Vincent and Holcomb would be running for cover, yet here he

Bryce anymore. Don’t drag the FitzGerald family’s name through the mud,”

his fists, head bowed, “Yes…”

said, glancing behind the curtain again. “Heard you brought Ruby home?”