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

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?

two? You know she was once hooked up with Vincent, right? Doesn’t that sound a bit. messy? And Tam, he’s your cousin, huh? Word’s out that he and his buddies had a wild time with Kristin. Doesn’t that rub you the wrong

breath coming in short gasps, looked at Rhett with eyes brimming with tears, desperate to explain.

first time in her life, she was frantic

came into her life, she didn’t care about the slander and the contempt. But now, in front of him, she was panicked and didn’t want him to see

soured his expression as he glared at

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

the police. Let them know that Ruby is

breath, attempting to whisk her away from the mess she had created.

of

siblings, even with Vincent on their side,

presence.

said, blocking their path. “Everyone here

unison. “Mr. FitzGerald, we heard everything. Tam and a few others

Rhett said, checking his watch. “I have just enough time to

out his phone to call

Ruby stammered, her composure shattered as

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problem, Ms. Collins?” York took a step

Ruby bit her lip with venom in

numbly behind Rhett, her head bowed,

tatters and Kristin didn’t care if it

the FitzGerald Group had no reason to get involved

she owed him was becoming insurmountable.

tears, and felt an unexpected sting in his chest. His frown

she endured all these years?

and could only shake her head.

it wasn’t true.

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

witnesses.”

at him with a warning glare.

It’s lunchtime anyway. Let’s

witness.”

to escape, looked at Clarence with

FitzGerald, Ruby is not well…” Clarence tried to appeal

“Cooperating with an investigation is a duty of a law–abiding citizen

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