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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mumbled an

skills are equal, character becomes crucial,” Rhett sald, turning

planted in advance, and one of them was her nephew. “Get back to

back to work?” York asked, genuinely puzzled. “Lisa, isn’t there a

already she’d stirred up trouble. “Kristin, about this… How would you like to handle it?”

She had learned of Lisa’s nephew’s identity the day before

for Nicola

doesn’t lack top university graduates but doesn’t tolerate disrespect,” Kristin stated firmly. “I request that these men write and

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

stared at Kristin, their faces turning various shades of anger. “Kristin, you can’t do that! It is personal

their outrage

must shoulder the burden. Besides, what did she have

Kristin an approving look. It was the nod of a boss recognizing a job

Kristin, impressed by her resilience on her first day, gifting their

But Kristin cut her off. “Lisa, you

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

said, his voice leaving no room for argument.

began, but Lisa had the sense to cut him off. “Resigning is your choice. Write your reasons for leaving. But if the company fires you,

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his teeth and huffed. “Fine! We apologize.”

pride wounded, but their future

Rhett’s command, and Kristin was the shrewd manipulator

more careful with recruitments,” Rhett reminded her

deeply, nodding. “Of course, Mr. FitzGerald. If there’s nothing else, I’ll return to