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

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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

FitzGerald Group doesn’t lack talent. When skills are equal, character becomes crucial,” Rhett sald, turning to the

had planted in advance, and one

you think a verbal apology is enough to get back to work?” York asked, genuinely puzzled. “Lisa, isn’t there

glanced nervously at Kristin. It was her first day as Rhett’s assistant, and already she’d stirred up trouble.

the game Lisa was playing. She had learned of Lisa’s nephew’s identity the day before from the cafeteria

was sowing seeds for Nicola

top university graduates but doesn’t tolerate disrespect,” Kristin stated firmly. “I request that these men write and post a formal letter of self–criticism in the work chat and that they voluntarily

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

their faces turning various shades of anger. “Kristin, you can’t do

tempered their outrage

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

It was the nod of a

her first day, gifting their boss with

her off. “Lisa, you know the company’s reputation

as she looked at Kristin. For a moment, she saw a different woman than the timid one she’d first

his voice

Write your reasons for leaving. But

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clenched his teeth and

wounded, but their future still in their hands.

Kristin was the shrewd manipulator pulling the strings

with recruitments,” Rhett reminded

FitzGerald. If there’s nothing else, I’ll return to my office.”