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?

Outside, Vincent pushed the door and walked in.

the curtains closed to hide Kristin, giving Vincent the cold eye. “Ever heard of

stunned, quickly lowering his head and whispering,

contact Mr. Bryce at

tone.

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

front of Rhett, Vincent could never hold his head high. With Rhett

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

Her heart was racing. And she didn’t even dare breathe too loud.

often whine about how the family would be better off without

comfort Vincent, telling him to stop comparing since they both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with envy over Rhett and everything he

at the ointment on her hand, Kristin fell silent

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

her thoughts, Kristin hugged herself, breathing

could someone as dirty as her even think about making

Rhett would only make things a hundred times worse

thinking? How ridiculous it was

Gladstone family’s mess wasn’t that simple. We’d best steer clear of it. You got that?” Rhett’s presence was icy as

Vincent

out a mocking laugh.

Gladstone 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 was talking about

contact Mr. Bryce anymore. Don’t drag the FitzGerald family’s name

clenched his fists,

the curtain again. “Heard you