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.

her corner, Kristin wept

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alley, and Kristin curled up tighter, biting

her sobs.

the taste of blood spreading

had lost control

in the FitzGerald family’s warehouse by Vincent and Ruby, her terror peaked, and her anxiety manifested physicality, making even her breath feel

utmost fear, a familiar figure appeared before her.

up

be on a business trip in Capital City. How could he be there

be a dream.

breathing heavily. Seeing Kristin in such a state, he slowly crouched before her.

blood already visible. She bit

she lifted her hand, wanting to hand it over, yet feeling too filthy, she

Kristin’s wrist, pulling her into his arms, relief in his voice. “Let’s

had found her.

claimed he didn’t care about Kristin, yet he floored the gas pedal and made it to the hospital in just over an hour.

Kristin away and that he seemed off.

the parking lot, knew Kristin had

scared. Kristin liked to hide in corners, places

and breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Rhett with Kristin. “James‘ assistant has been looking for Kristin, too. James rushed back to the Bryce family. They say Carter’s

coat over Kristin, his voice deep.

here to Silvergrove City and then back to Capital City for your afternoon meeting… You won’t have any time to rest. It’s too

He held Kristin and got into the car.

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while for Kristin to realize the person beside her

but couldn’t make

some water.” Rhett handed her a bottle of

hands shook as she took it.

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

her mouth and whispered, looking down.

slowly closing his eyes.

hoarsely. “Mr. FitzGerald, why were you here…

Rhett said casually.

looked down, staying

probably didn’t want her to get the wrong

the journey, Rhett said

secretly. He was strikingly handsome even with his eyes closed, his features still exuded an aristocratic charm.

heart gradually calmed down. Kristin leaned against the car window, watching Rhett rest. Simply watching him appeared to bring her heart a

sensing her gaze, Rhett slowly opened his eyes, his voice husky and pleasant.