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.

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

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

you can’t play favorites. Vincent had it rough growing up. Rhett won’t lose anything.” Nicola’s voice choked up as she looked at Holcomb.

Nicola a frosty glance, knowing what she was up to. “Rhett’s reputation matters to the FitzGerald family, too.

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

“Then get the Turner family

the hospital room, Kristin kept her head down, too scared to utter a

speaking with a smile. “Looks like you don’t need

remained silent. Being able to fend for herself didn’t mean she

off the hook. Are you

head frantically. “No… I didn’t mean… I was just…”

temporarily using me,” Rhett finished

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

to protect herself and didn’t want

saved my grandfather?” Rhett asked, probing deeper.

I had

to get

second, a

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

and Holcomb knew Kristin had saved Lucius,

to go to the notary’s

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who

what’s your next move?” Rhett asked, lounging on the sofa. He hadn’t expected

the safety of Summer and Garner?” Kristin asked anxiously, seeking assurance

a wake–up call

horns, ensure they wouldn’t get another shot to knock her down, and keep hurting her.

the perfect moment and then give a

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

care of all Kristin’s loose ends to see how far she could

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

in with her depression, she had to solve the problems herself and heal from within. Only the bell ringer could untie the bell

hoarse whisper.

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

at him anxiously, betting that he was about to make a move on Vincent and

she doubted Rhett would dare to do it, considering the FitzGerald family’s reputation could be