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

Chapter 69

“Pull up the surveillance from the club. York, call the cops. The rest of you block her path,” Rhett commanded in a low voice, glancing at the time. “You’ve got two minutes to get your stories straight about what you’ve seen today! Watch out for your words.”

The manager nodded frantically, warning the rubberneckers to stop gawking and beat it!

In a flash, everyone scattered like roaches, not wanting any part of the drama.

Harriet let out a sigh of relief, whispering to Kristin, “Kris… I called Mr. FitzGerald just now.”

Kristin didn’t respond, her gaze fixed on the ground.

“Mr. FitzGerald, look at this,” York gasped, taking a phone from one of the employees.

Adrienne had posted the video of her bullying Kristin from five years ago online.

Rhett glanced at the phone, his eyes shooting daggers at Adrienne.

Adrienne took a fearful step back. “Rhett… It’s not a big deal. Why are you siding with her… I… | gotta go.”

She sensed danger and was ready to bolt, but York blocked her escape. “Ms. Haywood, no one can escape the law. And you were dumb enough to blast your crime spree from five years ago all over the internet.”

York sneered. “Stirring up trouble with serious consequences starts with a three–year lock–up.” Adrienne turned pale, terror–stricken as she faced Rhett. “Rhett… What’s this about? I hit her because she was asking for it. She’s flirting with my man. I’m James‘ fiancée. You’re holding me back and calling the cops… Aren’t you worried about dragging Aurora Tech through the mud, or ruining things with the Bryce family?” Adrienne was shocked, finally grasping the gravity of the situation.

Rhett had no reason to jeopardize his relationship with James over Kristin.

The FitzGerald Group and Aurora Tech were in bed together, a sweet win–win deal.

“Do you think I care?” Rhett shot back, icy as ever.

He draped his jacket over Kristin, signaling Harriet to help her to the side to rest. “You have spread videos and slang mud at others with defamation and invasion of privacy, which has over five hundred shares with rock–solid proof. You’re in for a world of hurt with those charges stacked against you.”

Rhett dangled the phone before delivering a calm warning to Adrienne. “You blasted your guilt to the world. You’re not escaping the slammer.”

phone to York, Rhett commanded, “Get the sharpest lawyer in Silvergrove City.” “Rhett… Are you kidding me? Do you think you can scare me? For Kristin, you’d throw away the

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of the Bryce family?” Adrienne was shaking like a leaf, her voice

she’d made a colossal blunder by

been confident that Kristin wouldn’t dare retaliate, expecting Kristin to slink away. scorned by all. But Adrienne

scaring me. All of the Haywood family knows you’re bound to get engaged to my sister. We’re practically family… Taking this as a lesson for

short distance away. Kristin sat on a bench, numb, watching

even the bully had her fears.

her head, cleaning the blood trickling from her nose,

up. She now owed Rhett a suit, something

there, disheveled and fragile like a

was above Adrienne, she went from high and mighty

can’t keep taking this lying down. These people won’t let up. Didn’t prison teach

at Harriet numbly.

Replying. Kristin took a deep breath, as if she’d made

hugging Kristin with a pained expression. “No one’s got your back forever. you’ve got to use every card in your hand, even if these guys are just

and hoarse, echoing the lessons from the school of hard

and the rest could only beg for scraps, but no one should

You’ve got to get strong, if not for yourself, then for him.”

arrived to take Adrienne away. That was when Adrienne realized

you can’t.” Adrienne was frantic, her eyes locked on Rhett in

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you and

Adrienne’s, which was a clear

meant to be said, while others were best kept secret. Adrienne wasn’t about to make that

her hand over her mouth in panic. “Rhett, I know I