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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was thick

but his heart ached for

Kristin lately, afraid she was out there

time, he couldn’t let

up at Garner, her voice choked

with an assuring tone, “Don’t fret. If things start to crumble, I’ll be here to hold them up for

treatment plan with specialists, which needs regular therapy for the upcoming year. We

his hands, a powerless punch hitting

all because of his

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

How can he protect us for no reason? Kristin… what did

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

in a hotel, Garner, as her brother,

rheant to be

is James‘ fiancée,” Kristin said with a

froze, his hands dropping

be a shield. occasionally. Because I’m obedient and easy to dismiss, he’s willing to protect us,

long Rhett would protect her, probably until he got engaged

would buy them some breathing room. “Rhett’s different from the others… He won’t touch me and is

needed an obedient woman as a shield, there must be thousands out there.

With Vincent in the picture, Rhett shouldn’t

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mother was killed by Nicola, fearing she would drag

options right now. Summer still needs her treatments, we just can’t leave.” Kristin’s voice was barely audible, wanting to trust Rhett one

the protection she hoped

left for her.

was a dead end.

would be the

From the next room, Summer woke

room, scooping up Summer in

tears, thinking he was