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.

matter of playing along. We can’t

him behind bars,” Nicola wrapped her arm around Holcomb, coaxing him out of

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

“Rhett’s reputation matters to the FitzGerald family, too. Got it?” he said

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

“Then get the Turner family to

the hospital room, Kristin kept her head

her intently for a long while before speaking with a smile. “Looks like you don’t need me to step

silent. Being able to fend for herself

off the hook. Are you

frantically. “No… I didn’t mean… I

me,” Rhett finished

up. “I’m sorry,

to protect herself and didn’t

at Riverton Elmwood Estate, you saved my grandfather?” Rhett asked,

nodded. “Yes, but I had no ulterior

want Rhett to

was stunned. Lucius had left two wills, and the second, a private one, remained a mystery despite Nicola and Holcomb’s

had said only the person who saved Lucius

Holcomb knew Kristin had saved Lucius, but

every excuse not to go to the notary’s office. She knew she

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one who

sofa. He hadn’t expected Kristin to be

FitzGerald, can you ensure the safety of Summer and Garner?” Kristin asked anxiously, seeking

had a wake–up call

dodge some people. She would take the bull by the horns, ensure

for the perfect moment and then give a

as well as I do that protection is just a Band–Aid. As long as you’re a thorn in their side, I can’t promise to keep Summer and Garner safe forever.”

to take care of all Kristin’s loose

into a corner. Vincent, Nicola, and the whole Turner

with her depression, she

whisper. “Mr. FitzGerald, take that

it the talk of the town,

Kristin glanced at him anxiously, betting that he was about to make a move

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