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

Chapter 108

Within minutes, the police arrived and took away the accused for questioning.

It wasn’t the crime of the century. After the investigation, the whole thing was settled with a simple apology and compensation.

But York had a flair for the dramatic. Soon enough, everyone in the office chat was buzzing about it.

“Hey, if she got nothing to hide, why worry about it, right?” One male employee scoffed, puffing on his cigarette in the break room. “I mean, if she’s not clean as a whistle and she’s sharing someone else’s bed, can she complain about the talk?”

“I’m telling you. I know a guy who’s been with Kristin. She’s got quite the reputation in our circle,” another chimed in between drags.

“She looks all sweet and innocent, but the man didn’t expect her to be one of those girls. I wouldn’t mind a piece of that pie myself,” a third snickered, exhaling a cloud of smoke.

Gossip was like wildfire. Even if it was not spread openly, it burned on in hushed tones and behind closed doors.

‘You? You’re not even in her league. The guys that Kristin beds are all loaded, trust fund babies.”

Kristin stood outside the break room, silent for a long moment before she pushed the door open. “Which friend of yours has slept with me? Bring him here to face me. And if he hasn’t, you owe me a public apology.” Her voice was slightly hoarse, betraying her frustration.

She had hoped to keep the peace, to ignore the slurs if she couldn’t hear them. But they had crossed a line.

The men in the break room were caught off guard. Seeing Kristin’s tear–stained face and her challenging stance, their bravado faltered. One tried to joke it off. “What, can’t handle the truth? How much for a night? I might not be a rich kid, but I can save a month’s salary for a good time. with you. That’s good, huh?”

“I don’t understand.” Kristin asked, her voice choking up. “Does belittling a woman you don’t even know and spreading false rumors about her bring you joy?”

“Because in the minds of men with no real substance, having one useless piece of anatomy more than a woman is all they’ve got to brag about.” a deep voice said from behind her.

Rhett stepped into view, his presence alone demanding respect.

The smokers looked up in alarm at Rhett, their cigarettes forgotten as they tried to shrink away. “Apologize, Rhett commanded, his gaze unyielding. He didn’t need to raise his voice. His authority was implicit.

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The ringleader quickly mumbled an apology, his head bowed

skills are equal, character becomes crucial,” Rhett sald, turning to the HR

planted

verbal apology is enough to get back to work?” York asked, genuinely puzzled. “Lisa,

and already she’d stirred up trouble. “Kristin, about this… How would you

was playing. She had learned of Lisa’s nephew’s identity the day before from the cafeteria guy. She was aware of Clyde’s habits, his daily smoke

sowing seeds for Nicola and

stated firmly. “I request that these men write and post a formal letter of self–criticism in the work chat and

them out. Resigning would allow them to find other jobs easily, using their experience at The FitzGerald Group to their

various shades of anger. “Kristin, you can’t do that!

tempered their outrage before

Rhett’s assistant, she must shoulder the burden. Besides, what did

was the nod of a boss recognizing a job well

on her first day, gifting their boss with such a

Lisa began. But Kristin cut her off. “Lisa, you know

her gaze deepening as she looked at Kristin. For a moment, she saw a different woman than the timid one

said, his voice leaving no room

choice. Write your reasons for leaving. But if the company fires you, your future employment checks will reveal why. Who

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teeth and

wounded, but

command, and Kristin was the shrewd manipulator pulling the strings behind his influence.

be more careful with recruitments,” Rhett reminded her

deeply, nodding. “Of course, Mr. FitzGerald. If