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?

sound a bit. messy? And Tam, he’s your cousin, huh?

looked at Rhett with eyes brimming with tears, desperate to

in her life, she was frantic to

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 her

soured his expression as he glared

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

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

to whisk her away from the mess

clearly out of

on their side, were no match

presence.

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

in unison. “Mr. FitzGerald, we heard everything.

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

out his phone to call the

her composure shattered as she tried to

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York took a step

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

behind Rhett, her head bowed, tears silently falling to the floor.

in tatters and Kristin didn’t care if it got worse, but Rhett was standing up for

no reason to get

debt she owed him

unexpected sting in his chest. His frown deepened, the

endured all these

speak and could

it wasn’t true.

them to turn themselves in and await the authorities,” York

witnesses.”

him with a warning glare.

anyone leave. It’s lunchtime

witness.”

desperate to escape, looked at

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

is a duty of a law–abiding citizen and spreading rumors is a crime. If Ruby is lying, there’s audio on the

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