Chapter 125

Kristin turned to look at Rhett, her heart pounding with an unusual combination of

nerves,

Hearing such a scathing rebuke from Rhett without a hint of profanity was indeed a shock to the system.

For the first time, Kristin was seeing a side of Rhett that was brazenly defiant, which was undeniably magnetic..

Rhett had always been the epitome of a corporate titan, aloof, mature, commanding. respect without trying, seemingly untouchable. But now, standing there with that. unexpected fierceness, he seemed more like a guardian deity than a distant. overlord.

And for the first time, Kristin felt that exhilarating sense of having someone in her

corner.

Vincent tightened his grip, his voice low with barely contained fury. “Rhett, this is a family matter.”

“Coincidentally, it’s mine as well,” Rhett replied, straightening up and giving Ruby a dismissive glance. “Basic human decency runs deeper than external education. Any reasonable person would know that this is a place of business, not your personal. playground.”

The imposing aura Rhett exuded was intense enough to silence Ruby, leaving her standing in frozen panic.

Vincent stepped forward, protectively wrapping an arm around Ruby. “She’s my fiancée, and you have no idea what she’s been through. You have no right to judge her.”

“The people I care about are off–limits to your criticism,” Rhett shot back, stepping up

“Control your woman. Missing a kidney isn’t fatal, but lacking a brain and

to t

being manipulated is a tragedy waiting to happen.”

It was obvious to Rhett that someone had deliberately provoked Ruby.

Without a shred of common sense. Ruby was an easy pawn in others‘ games.

“This is highly inappropriate even if word got back to Mr. FitzGerald himself,” York interjected, gesturing for Ruby and Vincent to leave.

Ruby, hiding behind Vincent, glared at Kristin with envy and resentment. Why was

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Rhett defending her?

right? Doesn’t that sound a bit. messy? And Tam, he’s your cousin, huh? Word’s out that he

her breath coming in short gasps, looked at Rhett with

in her life, she was frantic to clear her

in front of

soured his expression as

a fool to rush back to the FitzGerald Group out of concern for her. Clearly, she and Rhett

this supposedly happen? It seems Ruby is an eyewitness,” Rhett stated calmly, glancing at York. “Call the police. Let them know that Ruby is a key witness to Kristin’s ordeal and she

took a deep breath, attempting to whisk her away from the mess

out of her depth against

siblings, even with Vincent on their side,

presence.

here is a witness to Ruby’s

gaze, nodded in unison. “Mr. FitzGerald, we heard everything. Tam and a few

checking his watch. “I have just enough time to seek justice

phone

composure shattered as

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took a step back.

lip with venom in

numbly behind Rhett, her head bowed, tears silently falling to the

was already in tatters and Kristin didn’t care if it

CEO of the FitzGerald Group had no reason to get involved in such sordid affairs,

debt she owed him was

sting in his chest. His frown deepened, the veins on the back

she endured

could only shake her

wasn’t

a key witness. Your statement is crucial for the police. I’ve already contacted Tam and the others you mentioned, advising them to turn themselves in and await the authorities,” York said as he finished his call and looked at Ruby. “Ms. Collins, your courage is commendable. It’s brave to expose those scoundrels, especially with so

witnesses.”

him with a

“Don’t anyone leave. It’s lunchtime anyway. Let’s all stay

witness.”

to escape, looked at Clarence with

Ruby is not well…” Clarence tried to appeal to Rhett’s mercy on Ruby’s behalf.

of a law–abiding citizen and spreading rumors is a crime. If Ruby is lying, there’s audio on the surveillance. Tam and his crew can sue her for

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