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?

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 out that he and his buddies had a wild time with

at Rhett with eyes brimming with tears, desperate to explain.

her life, she was

now, in front of him, she was panicked and didn’t

his expression as he glared at Kristin.

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

police. Let them know that

to whisk her

was clearly out of her depth against

Vincent on their side,

presence.

their path. “Everyone here is a

unison. “Mr. FitzGerald,

said, checking his watch. “I have just

quickly pulled out his phone to call the cops.

as she tried to stop York.

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

her lip with venom in her eyes as she

head bowed,

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

the FitzGerald Group had no reason to get involved in

she owed him

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

endured all these

and could only shake

it wasn’t true.

the police. I’ve already contacted Tam and the others you mentioned, advising them to turn themselves

witnesses.”

at him with a warning

lunchtime anyway. Let’s all

witness.”

at Clarence with pleading

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

pretty spry hollering outside just now.” 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 the surveillance. Tam and his crew can sue her for defamation because. After

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