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?

Rhett, you’re saying you care about Kristin? What’s going on between you 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

looked at Rhett with eyes brimming with tears, desperate

her life, she was frantic to clear her

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 her as

as he glared

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

did 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

attempting to whisk her away from

clearly out of her depth

on their side, were no match for

presence.

their path. “Everyone here is a witness to Ruby’s claim. Did

“Mr. FitzGerald, we heard

watch. “I have just enough time to seek

his phone to

as she tried to stop York.

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a step back. “Didn’t you see it with

lip with

head bowed,

if it got worse, but Rhett was standing up for her.

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

him was becoming

and felt an unexpected sting in

had she endured all these years?

and could only shake

wasn’t true.

statement is crucial for the police. I’ve already contacted Tam and the others you mentioned, advising them to turn themselves in and

witnesses.”

at him with a

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

witness.”

desperate to escape, looked at Clarence

well…” Clarence tried to appeal to

Rhett flatly refused with a cold voice. “Cooperating with an investigation is a duty of a law–abiding citizen and spreading rumors is a crime. If Ruby is lying, there’s audio on

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