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?

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

gasps, looked at Rhett with eyes brimming with tears,

in her life, she was frantic to clear

she didn’t care about the slander and the contempt. But now, in front of

his expression as he

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

York. “Call the police. Let

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

clearly out of her depth against

Vincent on their side,

presence.

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

nervous under Rhett’s gaze, nodded in unison. “Mr. FitzGerald,

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

pulled out his phone to call the cops.

shattered as she tried to

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Collins?” York took a step back. “Didn’t you see it with

Ruby bit her lip with

stood numbly behind Rhett, her head bowed,

tatters and Kristin didn’t care if

to get involved in such sordid affairs, yet

owed him was becoming

sting in

she endured

speak and could only shake her

it wasn’t true.

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 he finished his call and looked at Ruby. “Ms. Collins, your courage is commendable. It’s brave to expose those scoundrels, especially with so many

witnesses.”

him with a warning glare.

lunchtime anyway. Let’s all stay

witness.”

looked at Clarence with pleading eyes.

to

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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