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

Chapter 78

Garner furrowed his brows, eyeing Clarence with suspicion. “What exactly are you up to?”

Clarence wanted to step inside, but Garner blocked his way.

“Clarence! I’m warning you, you better not show your face at my place alone.” Garner spat out angrily, barely holding back the urge to throw a punch.

Clarence, this typical rich kid, couldn’t take a hit, especially without his bodyguards around.

Clarence clenched his fingers into a fist. “Are you sure she hasn’t come back?”

“How could she come back after you drove her out of Silvergrove City? My nephew is asleep, so

cut the crazy act.” Garner shoved Clarence out the door.

Clarence looked down, his breathing becoming erratic.

Kristin hadn’t returned, and even his people in Crescendo Town couldn’t locate her. She must be in trouble…

“Listen here, whether you believe it or not, I gotta tell you again. Our family never mistreated Ruby, and I never laid a finger on her. Kris was swapped out by my mom when she was just a baby, she’s always been the victim here. There’s no need for you guys to treat her like this.”

Garner grabbed Clarence by the collar, his eyes bloodshot and on the verge of losing control. “Please, for the love of God, be kind.”

Clarence shoved Garner away, his anger flaring up. “Garner, you’ve got no right to expect me to trust you. Ruby is too kind–hearted and she would never tarnish her reputation to frame you! If you treated her so well, why would she be so depressed that she could take her life at any moment? I’m telling you, Garner, when it comes to choosing between you and my sister Ruby, I will always stand by my sister.” Clarence got into his car and floored it away.

Garner rubbed his temples, cursing under his breath. “Idiot…”

These rich folks must be brainless.

Taking a deep breath, Garner locked the gate securely and then dashed back inside to pack. “Kris, wake up Summer, we’re getting out of here tonight.”

Kristin was curled up in a corner, her face pale with fear. “Has Clarence left?”

Garner glanced outside. “He’s gone for now, but who knows if he’ll come back. We ain’t got much to take, so we’re leaving tonight. Crime comes with a price, and Adrienne will get what’s coming to her. We’re not giving in or settling.”

Kristin hugged her knees, crying pitifully.

Last night, she really thought she was going to die. She was so scared, truly terrified.

“Don’t be scared. I won’t leave you alone. If we have to run, we run as a family. We can’t let you

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this alone.” Garner was thick

weren’t supposed to cry easily, but his heart ached for

been worried sick about Kristin lately, afraid she was out there struggling to get by.

couldn’t let her suffer alone.

Garner, her voice choked

fret. If things start to crumble, I’ll be

which needs regular therapy for

a powerless

was all because of

can’t run.” Kristin forced a smile

for no reason? Kristin… what did you promise him? And what’s

agitated, continued, “Did Rhett touch you? I’ll kill him, just end

ago, when Kristin was harassed in a hotel, Garner, as her brother,

ants, rheant

James‘ fiancée,” Kristin said with a weak

hands dropping limply.

needs an obedient woman by his side, someone to be a shield. occasionally. Because I’m obedient and easy to dismiss, he’s willing

her, probably until he got engaged or married.

breathing room. “Rhett’s different from the others… He won’t

Rhett needed an obedient woman as a shield, there

schemes up his sleeve?” Garner wasn’t stupid. With Vincent in the picture, Rhett shouldn’t

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mother was killed by Nicola,

needs her treatments, we just can’t leave.” Kristin’s

last act of trust didn’t bring the protection she

left for her.

a dead

be the

room, Summer woke up, groggily calling

scooping up Summer

tears, thinking he was dreaming. “Mom, I miss you so much.”