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

Chapter 95

Rhett lounged on the sofa opposite Holcomb, all laid–back–like. “Yeah.”

“We must sort out Vincent’s mess ASAP. The big wigs and the board are starting to make noise. After all, Vincent is your brother, part of the FitzGerald family through and through. We’re in this together, for better or worse.” Holcomb reminded Rhett not to overdo it.

“I can lend a hand to Nicola and help out Vincent. And If I have to, convincing Kristin to marry me isn’t off the table,” Rhett said with a smirk, sounding like he was ready to wheel and deal.

In the room, perking up at the mention of help, Nicola ditched the oxygen and bolted out in her slippers. “Rhett, you are back! Your brother…”

“I’ve tried every trick in the book. The Turner family and you guys have backed Kristin into at corner. She’s got no way out except to marry into the FitzGerald family to save her skin, so pushing her to drop the case by other means is off the table,” Rhett laid his cards on the table.

“Rhett, how about we bluff her? Agree for now and tie the knot on paper. Once this storm blows over, we’ll deal with her. It’s just Kristin,” Nicola cajoled Rhett in a rush.

“I could marry Kristin,” Rhett said, cool as a cucumber.

Holcomb frowned and refused, “No can do. Rhett’s reputation is on the line, too, and that’s tied to our family’s reputation.”

Rhett scoffed. In Holcomb’s eyes, the family’s reputation was more precious than his son’s.

“Holcomb!” Nicola was choking up in desperation. “Even if it’s just to keep Kristin quiet, a secret marriage will do. No one needs to know. Vincent’s your son, too, and you can’t play favorites. If he gets jailed, it’ll wreck his life.”

Holcomb raised a hand to his forehead, clearly getting a headache.

“If I’m to take the fall, no problem. But shouldn’t I get some security for what’s mine. Dad?” Rhett cut to the chase.

Nicola was stunned, knowing Rhett wouldn’t fold easily.

“If I’m married, I can waltz into the notary office and claim what’s mine. Grandpa’s and Mom’s shares are all mine. You got any objections to that, Dad?” Rhett eyed Holcomb.

“No way!” Nicola protested before Holcomb could get a word in. “It’s not like… Rhett, your grandpa got more than one grandson. Vincent’s his grandson, too. Those shares… you can’t hog them all.”

Rhett snorted and stood up. “Then there’s nothing to talk about. Company policy is clear. Anyone with a criminal record, no excuses, can’t be part of the management.”

hands clenched in

had gone too far! He was in cahoots with

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Kristin.”

for the

glanced up at Rhett. It was at that moment he became aware Rhett had

got no beef with it,” Holcomb

that’s your call,” Rhett said, not bothering to

up this sad excuse for a father–son relationship was on Holcomb.

fuming,

chance, or if I got dirt on him, I could still fight for those shares.” she thought, “Plus, marrying Kristin?

to the notary’s office. I expect you

his tie and left

on his marriage to Kristin. Holcomb was the kind who’d bury family dirt to

openly grabbing for the family shares now. Lucius‘ shares were to include Vincent, how can you hand them over like that?” Nicola broke down in

“Look at the good son you’ve raised! Father’s

fists still clenched. She wouldn’t let Rhett have the last laugh and

the sofa for ages at Rhett’s villa. Being in unfamiliar territory, she dared not to move

night. Coming home to find Kristin on the sofa, he paused,

all weirded out by having a strange woman in his space. But seeing Kristin asleep

and sat up

dinner yet?” Rhett glanced

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shook her head, meaning

chefs‘ schedules were

brows knitted in displeasure, clearly unimpressed by York’s disregard..

FitzGerald, you could grab a bite if you don’t turn your nose up at it.” Kristin quickly rose and headed to the kitchen to bring out

still–warm food.

bit of a clean freak, not