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?

back.” Outside, Vincent pushed the door

darkened in a heartbeat. He yanked the curtains closed to hide Kristin, giving Vincent the cold eye. “Ever heard of knocking?”

and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The nanny said you were back.”

back and contact Mr. Bryce at Aurora Tech?” Rhett asked with

tone.

I just wanted to help him and didn’t mean to keep you in the dark.

Rhett, Vincent could never hold his head high. With Rhett around,

who was not too shabby, look like

quietly. Her heart was racing. And

with Vincent, he’d often whine about how the family would be

both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with envy

Kristin fell

entire Silvergrove City, only Rhett could protect her, Summer, and Garner. If she…

thoughts, Kristin hugged

could someone as dirty as her even think about making a move on Rhett?

Rhett would only make things a hundred

it was

mess wasn’t that simple. We’d best steer clear of it. You got

family,” Vincent mumbled

Rhett let out

to lecture, he knew the Gladstone Group had been too bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When the

drag the FitzGerald

his fists, head bowed, “Yes…”

Rhett said, glancing behind the curtain