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

Chapter 30

“How long are you planning to hide out?” Sitting beside his desk in the study, Rhett arched an eyebrow and threw the question out there.

Tucked away in a comer, Kristin waited until the coast was clear before cautiously crawling out from behind the curtains.

Kristin meant to return the medicine after applying some ointment to her hand.

“Thank… thank you. She mumbled with her head bowed, a little on edge as she fished out a few crumpled bills from her pocket, the cash she’d earned from collecting bottles and scrap. “About that day… the bread and pastries you brought, thanks. Summer really liked them.” Saying so, Kristin flashed Rhett a smile, an awkward smile.

In Kristin’s eyes. Rhett was a saint compared to the bad ones.

Rhett glanced at the money in Kristin’s hand and spoke up sternly. “Keep it. I’ll hit you up when I’m short of cash.”

Holding the money awkwardly, Kristin quickly bowed her head and stashed it back.

It was a joke, but it brought tears to Kristin’s eyes. It had been ages since she’d felt any

kindness.

It was Rhett, after all. He’d never be short on dough.

“Mr. FitzGerald, goodbye…” Kristin gave a deep bow, intending to put down the burn ointment

and run.

“Take it with you. You’ve used that ointment, so it’s just trash if you leave it here,” Rhett said indifferently.

Each time he offered Kristin something, it seemed impossible for her to refuse.

Rhett could tell Kristin was too sensitive.

Kristin reached out and took the burn ointment.

door to the study and slipped out quietly.

she bumped into Ruby, standing on the

It was the end of her shift, and

the study?” Ruby squinted her

Kristin stayed quiet.

habits die hard, huh? Always know which strings to pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on blowing things out of

her and turned to

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Ruby glared at Kristin, fury burning in her eyes. “Kristin, have you ever looked yourself in the mirror? Do you see what a mess you are?

might not even

hung her head

was angry and panicked. She feared

from the room, Vincent emerged with a shawl, draping

all innocent when she’s shrewd. She knows your brother runs the show here and is trying to seduce him,”

hand. Her words turned

thunder.

Kristin,

to keep his emotions in

the danger, Kristin backed away in alarm. “It was… nothing. I

what!” Vincent struck Kristin across the face. “Just that you’re shameless, trying

seduce my brother?”

collapsed to the ground, her

were painfully stiff. She couldn’t make a fist, and a sense of utter despair

over her.

you think he’d touch you? He would feel disgusted just looking at someone like you. You get

Kristin

sneered, gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so desperate for a man, I’ll make