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

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Kristin was doing it deliberately to give Holcomb and Nicola a heads–up that she wouldn’t let Vincent off the hook that easy.

She wasn’t holding her breath for Rhett to pop the question.

That was Rhett’s chance to twist Nicola and Holcomb’s arms, too.

After all, according to Lucius‘ will, if Rhett got married, he would inherit a substantial 41% of the FitzGerald Group’s shares the portions belonging to Rhett’s mother and Lucius himself.

What Nicola was after was the 23% share belonging to Lucius within that 41%, plus the 21% that Holcomb was sitting on.

Nicola figured they could kick Rhett to the curb and take control of the FitzGerald Group if Vincent’s stake was bigger than Rhett’s.

No sooner had Kristin’s words hit the air than Holcomb cracked up, his laugh a mix of shock and scorn. “A con artist pretending to be some high–society dame, fooling the FitzGerald family for years, and now she wants to marry Into the family?”

Rhett tensed up, too, turning to look at Kristin.

He knew she wasn’t serious, Just trying to keep Nicola in check.

“My engagement to the FitzGerald family was set by Mr. Lucius when he was alive because I saved his life. It wasn’t a con,” Kristin retorted with her head down.

She never dreamed of marrying into the FitzGerald family. Her engagement to Vincent was because Lucius liked her.

“You are shameless, aren’t you? I’d advise you to ditch that pipe dream,” Nicola sneered coldly. “Speak up about what you want, or you might just shoot yourself in the foot.”

“It’s either Rhett marries me… or Vincent goes to jail,” Kristin clutched her hands tightly, nails digging into her palms, drawing blood.

She would wait to see if Holcomb would sacrifice his eldest son’s happiness for his youngest.

“What’s your take, Rhett?” Holcomb turned to him.

Rhett scoffed. “Dad, are you seriously trying to make me marry Kristin for Vincent’s sake?” Holcomb waved dismissively. “For your brother’s sake, talk some sense into her. This mess can’t blow up. It’s about our family’s reputation.”

Rhett kept mum.

“Holcomb…” Nicola was about to throw more shade at Kristin, but it hit her then. Perhaps it might not turn out to be such a terrible thing after all if this infamous woman ended up marrying Rhett.

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That way, Rhett would be tainted.

Rhett’s mom’s shares were untouchable, but she had to fight for Lucius and Holcomb’s shares for her son Vincent.

the marrying age. It’s only a matter of playing along. We can’t have Vincent’s

Nicola wrapped her arm around Holcomb, coaxing him out of the hospital

you can’t play favorites. Vincent had it rough growing up. Rhett won’t lose anything.” Nicola’s

knowing what she was up to. “Rhett’s reputation

what about Vincent? Are we just going to let the cops take him for questioning? The

get the Turner family

hospital room, Kristin kept her head down, too

smile. “Looks like you don’t need me to step in. You

remained silent. Being able to fend for herself didn’t mean she wanted to stir up trouble.

you off the hook. Are you planning on making me marry you?”

her head frantically. “No… I didn’t

using me,” Rhett finished

her eyes welling up. “I’m sorry, but I had to look out for myself.”

didn’t want to see

Elmwood Estate, you saved my

I had

to get the wrong

two wills, and the second, a private one, remained a

at the notary’s office had said only the person who saved Lucius could read the

Kristin had saved Lucius, but they publicly claimed

wonder Ruby came up with every excuse not to go to the notary’s office. She knew she

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who

next move?” Rhett asked, lounging on the sofa. He hadn’t expected Kristin to be quite the treasure

Garner?” Kristin asked anxiously, seeking assurance from Rhett.

a wake–up call

She would take the bull by the horns, ensure they

for the perfect moment and then give a deadly strike.

and Garner’s safety, but you also know as well as I do that protection is just a Band–Aid. As long as you’re

care of all Kristin’s loose ends to

creature will fight when it’s backed into a corner. Vincent, Nicola, and

Kristin’s temperament and the deep hole she was in with her depression, she had to solve the problems herself and heal from within. Only the bell ringer could untie the bell and heartaches.

hung her head in silence, and after a long while, she finally said in a hoarse whisper. “Mr. FitzGerald, take that video of Vincent hitting people and

talk of the town, and put Vincent and Nicola in the eye of the media hurricane.

Rhett not responding, Kristin glanced at him anxiously, betting that he was about to make a move

it, considering the FitzGerald family’s reputation could be on the line. If Vincent went down, the FitzGerald Group could take