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

Chapter 106

“Kristin!” Bill bolted down the alley, his eyes darting desperately from shadow to shadow.

Where could she be?

“Kristin!”

The alley echoed his calls, a lonely silence that offered no clues. He ran and searched, but Kristin was nowhere to be found.

He didn’t know Kristin had a habit of seeking a corner to hide in when spooked.

Terrified, she curled up beside a dumpster, her body shaking uncontrollably.

Six years ago, she had too many drinks at a party and was led, her mind foggy, Into a room.

Fear gripped her as she struggled internally, screaming silently, her body not responding to her commands.

Desperate to escape, she fought to keep her mind alert, but it was futile.

Pounding on the door, she cried for help, thrashing against her invisible restraints, but nobody came to her rescue.

She might have considered jumping to escape the horror if not for the hotel’s sealed panoramic windows.

She huddled in the corner, slowly losing hope in humanity.

“Slut, shameless.”

“Look at the marks on her body. She’s not even dressed properly.”

“See, there’s blood on the bed. How could this woman be so disgraceful?”

Before she woke up the following morning, Ruby and Vincent burst into the room with reporters

in tow.

She opened her eyes dazedly, then wrapped herself tightly in the blanket as terror surpassed her fright from the night before.

Like a fish thrown ashore to die of thirst, she was in her final throes.

Helplessly crying, she begged Vincent to help her, but Vincent’s gaze was cold, malicious, and alien, filled with disgust. Each look cast her deeper into hell.

What was her fault? The fault lay with those who hurt her.

But no one believed her. Everyone wanted to crush her into the mud beyond redemption.

In her fear, even breathing became a struggle.

in her corner, Kristin wept silently until her

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drunks staggered down the alley, and Kristin

her sobs.

taste of blood spreading through her

she had lost control

family’s warehouse by Vincent and Ruby, her terror peaked, and her anxiety manifested physicality,

moment of utmost fear, a familiar figure

she looked up to see

a dream. He was supposed to be on a business trip in Capital City. How could he be there in Crescendo Town? That was

be a dream.

state,

was biting her hand, blood already

she lifted her hand, wanting to hand it over,

arms, relief in his voice. “Let’s go home.”

had found

gas pedal and made it to

away

rushed downstairs and seeing James car still in the parking lot, knew Kristin

scared. Kristin liked to hide in corners, places she deemed

and breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Rhett with Kristin. “James‘ assistant has been looking for Kristin, too. James rushed back

Kristin, his voice deep.

was shocked. “Mr. FitzGerald, it’s over four hours from here to Silvergrove City and then back to Capital City for your afternoon

He held Kristin and got

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a while for Kristin to realize the person beside

tried to speak but couldn’t make a sound.

her a bottle of water.

as

what had happened. He just sat quietly, waiting for Kristin to recover before speaking. “If you’re in trouble, you can tell me. I can arrange a driver for you.”

whispered,

said nothing, slowly closing his

said hoarsely. “Mr. FitzGerald, why were you

through,” Rhett

looked down, staying

her to get

Rhett said not another

glanced at him secretly. He was strikingly handsome even with his eyes closed, his features still exuded

watching Rhett rest. Simply watching him appeared

slowly opened his eyes, his voice husky