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

to cry easily, but his

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

he couldn’t let her

Garner, her voice choked with

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

plan with specialists, which needs regular therapy for the upcoming year. We can’t run away.” Kristin

hands, a powerless punch hitting the

was all because of his

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

he, a philanthropist? How can he protect us for no reason? Kristin… what did you promise him?

touch you? I’ll kill him, just

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

rheant to be trampled underfoot.

said with a

his hands dropping

occasionally. Because I’m

protect her, probably

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

If Rhett needed an obedient woman as a

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

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mother was killed by Nicola, fearing she would drag Garner

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

of trust didn’t bring the protection she hoped for, then there was only

left for her.

was a dead end.

she died, it would be the best outcome for Summer and Garner.

woke up, groggily

room, scooping up Summer

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