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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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

her breath coming in short gasps, looked at Rhett with eyes brimming with tears, desperate

she was

front of him, she was panicked and didn’t want him to see her as tainted or to despise

expression as he glared at

a fool to rush back to the FitzGerald Group out of concern

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

to whisk her away from the mess she had created.

out of her depth against

on their side, were no match for

presence.

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

FitzGerald, we heard everything. Tam and a few others were involved.”

Call the police,” Rhett said, checking his watch. “I have just enough time to seek justice

pulled out his phone to call the

shattered as she tried to stop

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the problem, Ms. Collins?” York took a step back. “Didn’t you

only heard it was consensual!” Ruby bit her lip with venom

Rhett, her head bowed, tears silently

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

reason to get involved in such sordid affairs, yet he

him

tears, and felt an unexpected sting in his chest. His frown deepened,

had she endured

and could only shake

it wasn’t true.

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

witnesses.”

Vincent pointed at him with a

anyone leave. It’s lunchtime anyway. Let’s all stay and bear

witness.”

looked at Clarence with

Clarence tried to appeal to

the weather? You seemed 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

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