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

Chapter 64

Harriet gawked at Rhett, scooting over to the side and quietly stood up to distance herself.

Women’s intuition was spot on to tell if a guy’s up to no good in a heartbeat. And Rhett, at least for now, didn’t seem to have a mean bone in his body.

Nearby, a few managers exchanged shocked glances. Just who the heck was Kristin?

Mr. Bryce personally delivered breakfast to her, and now Rhett swung by to sweet–talk her.

Everyone was on edge, racking their brains on how to handle Kristin with kid gloves from now

1. on.

“Mr. FitzGerald… everyone’s watching.” York said, looking like a deer in the headlights. Here. was the big boss, the heir to the FitzGerald Group, bending over backward to placate a woman. in a place buzzing with prying eyes.

Seeing Rhett reach out, Kristin almost lifted her hand on impulse.

But halfway through, she pulled back, instinctively keeping her distance and slowly edged away. “Sorry…”

She apologized to the managers with her shoulders hunched and then to Rhett. “Sorry.”

“Come with me,” Rhett said, grabbing Kristin’s wrist, wanting to whisk her away.

The burn on the back of her hand was nearly healed, but there was a round burn mark near her lower eyelid that was hard to miss.

Everyone at the club could guess it was a cigarette burn.

Kristin’s face was too pristine, so the scar stood out like a sore thumb.

“What happened to your face?” Rhett asked.

Kristin squirmed, trying to break free from his grip. Being the center of attention scared her.

Seeing that Kristin stayed silent, Rhett didn’t pry further and took out some burn ointment from his car, handing it to her.

Kristin was stunned for a second, looking at the ointment and then back at Rhett.

He had burn ointment in his car, all because of her hand…

Shaking her head, Kristin derisively looked down, mocking herself for being so presumptuous.

As if.

about scarring?” Rhett asked casually, not the best at small talk but trying to get her to lower her guard, but Kristin was wound up tight.

and offered Rhett a smile that was a part of self–mockery.

would she be afraid of scars? She was already a mess, with nothing left inside

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the skin.

through,” Rhett admitted, a rare show of contrition. Kristin had taught him a

been on a pedestal, never putting himself in

go back. James had delivered breakfast once, and now she was in the eye of the storm. Going back was like walking

he couldn’t protect her forever. And she had nothing

Summer’s biological father. No matter what, she

you’re not dumb,” Rhett said,

knew what James was after. During the trial five years ago, when she was imprisoned,

like Kristin would keep her nose clean in prison, so why no chance of parole? Even

in Crescendo Town until the 3rd of next month.

over.”

fingers holding

from Rhett, but she didn’t know

and wouldn’t offer kindness for anything. Whether it’s James or Rhett, she had a dirty,deal to

poach my woman again?” James stepped out of a black sedan, his

just competition,” Rhett

mistaken, Kristin was once your brother’s fiancée,” James said, pulling Kristin into his embrace and taunting her with a smile.

“As you

the past,” Rhett retorted, his voice deep.

in Silvergrove City over the years?” James was

but she caught

was the dirty

are filthy,” Rhett said meaningfully, then got into

car.

Chapter 64

FitzGerald, I Insist on hosting a dinner tonight as a

generous, but you might want to pay more heed to the women in your circle. Be careful not to let your love nest alight.” York chimed in,

had to cut this short. With the way

might start flying any minute now, were heating up between the two tycoons,

darkened his face, his grip on Kristin’s shoulder tightening. “From now on, no

him.”

in pain,

Rhett’s business card from Kristin, his voice cool. “Do you think I can’t protect you by myself?”

Kristin didn’t respond.