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 with emotion, his eyes reddening.

to cry easily, but his heart ached for Kristin.

Kristin lately, afraid she was out there struggling

he couldn’t let her

up at Garner, her voice

“Don’t fret. If things start to crumble, I’ll be here to hold them up

which needs regular therapy for the upcoming year.

dropped his hands, a powerless punch hitting the

because

school, we can’t run.” Kristin forced a smile to look less scared. “Rhett said he’d protect us,

for no reason? Kristin… what did you promise him?

touch you? I’ll kill

years ago, when Kristin was harassed in a hotel, Garner,

were like ants, rheant to be trampled

fiancée,” Kristin said with a weak smile.

froze, his hands

says he needs an obedient woman by his side, someone to be a shield. occasionally. Because I’m

how long Rhett would protect her, probably until he got engaged

breathing room. “Rhett’s different from the others… He won’t touch me and is not

as a shield, there must be thousands out there. Why Kristin?

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

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hands. She didn’t dare tell anyone that Rhett’s mother was killed by Nicola,

now. Summer still needs her treatments, we just can’t leave.”

last act of trust didn’t bring the protection she

left for her.

was a

died, it would be the best

the next room, Summer woke up, groggily calling for his mother.

rushed into the room, scooping up

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