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?

And Tam, he’s your cousin, huh? Word’s out that he

in short gasps, looked at Rhett with

first time in her life, she was frantic to clear

and the contempt. But now, in front of him, she was panicked and didn’t want him to see her

his expression as

concern for her. Clearly, she and Rhett had a connection that went beyond the

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

a deep breath, attempting to whisk

of her depth

with Vincent on their side, were no match for

presence.

now.” Rhett said, blocking their path. “Everyone here

FitzGerald, we heard everything. Tam

said, checking his watch. “I have just enough

quickly pulled out his phone to call the cops.

composure shattered as

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a step back. “Didn’t you see it with

only heard it was consensual!” Ruby bit her lip

head bowed, tears silently falling to the

if it got

reason to get

owed him was

felt an unexpected sting in his chest. His frown

she endured all these

speak and could only

it wasn’t

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

witnesses.”

pointed at him with

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

witness.”

looked at Clarence with

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

a cold voice. “Cooperating with an investigation is a duty of a law–abiding citizen and spreading rumors is a crime.

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