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?

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 way?” Ruby’s words dripped

her breath coming in short gasps, looked at Rhett with

she was frantic to clear her

in front of him, she was

expression as he

out of concern for

seems Ruby is an eyewitness,” Rhett stated calmly, glancing at York. “Call the police. Let them know that Ruby is a key witness to

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

of

siblings, even with Vincent on their side, were no match

presence.

now.” Rhett said, blocking their path. “Everyone here is a witness to Ruby’s claim. Did you

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

his watch. “I have

pulled out his phone to call

shattered as

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problem, Ms. Collins?” York took a step back.

was consensual!” Ruby bit her lip with venom in her eyes as

bowed, tears silently falling to the floor.

if it got worse,

to get involved in such sordid affairs,

owed him was

Kristin’s tears, and felt an unexpected sting in his chest. His frown deepened, the veins on the back of his

she endured all

could only shake

it wasn’t true.

Collins 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

witnesses.”

pointed at him with a

shrugged. “Don’t anyone leave. It’s lunchtime

witness.”

desperate to escape, looked at Clarence with pleading eyes.

not well…” Clarence tried to appeal to Rhett’s mercy

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

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