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

arm around Holcomb, coaxing him out of the hospital room.

rough growing up. Rhett won’t lose anything.” Nicola’s voice

she was up to. “Rhett’s

bowing her head reluctantly. “Holcomb, then… what about Vincent? Are we just going to let the

frowned. “Then get the Turner family to rein

her head down, too scared

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

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

off the hook. Are you

“No… I didn’t mean…

temporarily using me,” Rhett

welling up. “I’m sorry, but

protect herself and didn’t

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

I had no

didn’t want Rhett to get the wrong idea.

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

notary’s office had said only the

Kristin had saved Lucius, but they publicly claimed it was Ruby.

up with every excuse not to go to the notary’s

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the one who saved

the sofa. He hadn’t expected Kristin to be quite

the safety of Summer and Garner?” Kristin asked anxiously, seeking assurance from Rhett. She needed a solid promise

wake–up call this

would take the bull by the horns, ensure they wouldn’t get

wait for the perfect moment and

know as well as I do that protection is just a Band–Aid. As long as you’re a

of all Kristin’s loose ends to

it’s backed into a corner. Vincent, Nicola, and the whole Turner family had pushed

help take those guys off her plate, but considering 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

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

make it the talk of the town, and put Vincent and Nicola in

not responding, Kristin glanced at him anxiously, betting that he was about

FitzGerald family’s reputation could be on the