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.

took the burn ointment. “Thank you.”

the study and slipped out quietly.

she bumped into Ruby,

remained silent. It was the end of her shift, and she

the study?” Ruby squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing for an

Kristin stayed quiet.

hard, huh? Always know which strings to pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on

ignored her and

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

to seduce Rhett, you might not even know how you’ll end

hung her head

Ruby was angry and panicked. She feared Kristin might get Involved with

the room, Vincent emerged with a shawl,

She’s too bunning, acting all innocent when she’s shrewd. She knows your brother runs the show

hand. Her words turned Vincent’s face as dark

thunder.

Kristin,

struggled to keep his emotions in check..

backed away in alarm. “It was… nothing. I

struck Kristin across the face. “Just that

seduce my brother?”

she collapsed to the ground, her vision going

stiff. She couldn’t make a fist, and a sense of

over her.

toned it down after five years behind bars, but what a performance! You’re trying to seduce my brother, huh? Do you think he’d touch you? He would feel disgusted just looking at someone like you. You get it?” Vincent found it ironic. All

Kristin denied.

“Since you’re so desperate for a man, I’ll