Chapter 76

Vincent got hauled off by the cops, but the chamber of commerce shindig just kept rolling on.

Rhett was still the brightest star at the banquet, with a swarm of folks itching to rub elbows with him.

But Rhett always had an indifferent vibe plastered on his face..

This man, who virtually ruled the business world, naturally exuded an air of condescension, as if always peering from his ivory tower.

“Mr. FitzGerald, fancy a drink?” some actress made a beeline for Rhett to get to know him.

Everyone in the loop knew Rhett wasn’t one for chasing skirts or being easy to get chummy with, but there were always those who thought they were hot stuff to take a shot.

If Rhett took a shine to her, then she’d be on cloud nine for sure.

The FitzGerald Group’s film and TV empire was always the bellwether in showbiz. Everyone. wanted to sign up with them and be one of the superstars under Rhett’s leadership.

“Sorry, Mr. FitzGerald doesn’t drink, York stepped in with a smile, playing the buffer for Rhett.

Rhett, nursing a champagne glass, was glued to his phone screen the whole time. He was waiting for a call from the hospital.

No call meant Kristin hadn’t woken up yet.

Rhett furrowed his brow, feeling like he might’ve gone too easy on someone earlier.

At Crescendo Central Hospital, Kristin woke to find herself alone in the room.

Taking a deep breath, she felt parched in her throat.

She wore a breathing mask, clearly displeased with its presence. Frowning and struggling a bit, she felt utterly drained.

Against all odds, she’d survived.

Her head was spinning something fierce. The side effects of losing too much blood were kicking in.

“Ms. Turner, you’re awake,” the nurse rushed in, supporting Kristin. “Don’t move just yet, lie down for a bit longer.”

Kristin curled up, her belly cramping up something nasty.

She’d walked too long in the frigid snow last night. Her body just couldn’t handle it.

“Ms. Turner, is it that time of the period?” The nurse saw blood on the bed and dashed to grab a sanitary pad.

Kristin had bled quite a bit last night. Even though she was treated in time, coupling it with her

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meant she was in for a rough

Kristin yanked off the pulse oximeter and tried to get

here in a jiffy,” the nurse had

said and locked herself in.

on the toilet, she massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on.

But now, she had to think straight that she

as James wouldn’t break it off, she wouldn’t stick

and the Haywood family, if she didn’t want to drop the case, they wouldn’t

only Rhett could keep her safe.

on earth would Rhett help her? What could she

finger, Kristin’s anxiety

out a way out, or

went rigid with tremors, her hands shaking non–stop. Her anxiety had turned physical

offer Rhett to

deal with this Ms. Turner and Rhett? Never seen Rhett give

heard about the drama of the FitzGerald family? Stuff about Rhett and

her way up. She even tried to snag the family fortune and

hip to all

the bathroom, biting her finger, froze for

was sitting on a secret.

Vincent’s mom. Kristin had

ears.

not emerge out of

in his current position, must know the real deal behind his mother’s death. He and

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about taking everything from Rhett and knocking him

“Mr. FitzGerald!”

called out, “Ms. Turner’s been in

door and

got up and fumbled

about to knock when

a step back, Kristin nervously looked down. “Thanks…”

Kristin looked pale and had a bandage around her neck, but

given him the eerie feeling of holding a

the nurses gone, Rhett cornered

deep voice.

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