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

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

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

up to. “Rhett’s reputation

going to let

frowned. “Then get the Turner family to rein

Kristin kept her head down, too scared

smile. “Looks like

fend for herself didn’t mean she

clink, and Nicola won’t let you off the hook. Are you planning on

I didn’t

Rhett finished for

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

didn’t want to

Estate, you saved my grandfather?” Rhett

“Yes, but I had

didn’t want Rhett to get the

and the second, a private one, remained a mystery despite Nicola

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

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

to go to the notary’s office. She knew

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who saved Luclus,

asked, lounging on the sofa. He hadn’t expected Kristin to

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

call

bull by the horns, ensure they wouldn’t

moment and then give

a Band–Aid. As long as you’re a thorn in their side, I can’t promise

ready to take care of all Kristin’s loose ends

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

temperament and the deep hole she was in with her depression, she had to solve the problems herself and heal

whisper. “Mr. FitzGerald, take that video of Vincent hitting people and spread

knew Rhett could stir up a storm, make it the talk of the town, and put Vincent and

that he was about to make a move on Vincent and

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