When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 127

Ruby stared in disbelief as Clarence demanded she apologize to Kristin.

“Clarence…” her voice was hoarse with shock.

“You might have a beef with Kristin, but spreading nasty rumors about her private life is out of line. Apologize and let’s go home,” Clarence insisted.

Behind Rhett, Kristin’s gaze was locked on him, still reeling from the words he’d spoken.

It had been six years from the scandal of the fake heiress.

In all that time, nobody had ever stood up for her, speaking objectively on her behalf.

She was tongue–tied, rendered speechless by the sting of humiliation, and she lacked the words to explain herself, unable to craft a response that would satisfy anyone..

But each word Rhett uttered seemed to strike a chord, leaving her both shocked and moved.

It was as if he had voiced all her grievances with more conviction than she ever could.

Tears welled up in Kristin’s eyes with an urge to cry overcoming her.

In the past, it was the injustice that brought her to tears, but now it was the relief of someone else speaking up for her.

“Why should I apologize to her? Her personal life is a mess, did I lie? Six years ago at the Diamond Crest Hotel, she had a strange man in her room. It was public knowledge, even the media covered it.” Ruby shouted uncontrollably.

*Slap!” Clarence shot out his hand, delivering a stinging slap to Ruby’s cheek.

After the slap, even Clarence was stunned. He had actually… struck Ruby. The person he should be hitting was himself.

His hand trembled as he fought back tears, his voice low and fierce. “Apologize, then come home with me!”

Ruby gazed at Clarence in shock, her hand covering her reddened cheek.

Clearly, she too was taken aback by Clarence’s furious and threatening look.

Ruby knew Clarence was well aware of the truth behind the incident six years ago. She was the one who had orchestrated the humiliation of Kristin at the hotel, bringing Vincent and the press to catch her in a compromising situation.

Clarence knew it all…

Ruby suddenly felt a wave of fear.

She had been spoiled by Clarence for years, always getting her way, almost forgetting that he knew every detail of her past misdeeds.

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to expose her, not to

hell, Clarence!” Vincent was equally shaken, witnessing Clarence strike Ruby.

I’m sorry,” Ruby said, her voice feigning humility as she turned to Kristin. “Kristin I’m sorry for gossiping about your private life without

Kristin with a complex expression.

the incident at the Diamond Crest Hotel six years ago a

indeed at the Diamond Crest Hotel that

floor as him.

practically zero. Besides, James

he was overthinking.

your apology.” Kristin finally broke

not accept Ruby’s insincere apology. “What goes around comes around.

Ruby was

to back down for now. “Kristin, for accusing you of being involved with Tam and others

Kristin remained silent.

my fault, I apologize…” Ruby clenched her fists tightly.

her heart seethed with resentment

Head out to supervise the desert project personally until it’s done. I don’t want to see you until then.” Rhett was effectively banishing Vincent to endure three months of scorching sun and

Vincent away, Ruby would

dare to

Ruby turned to Vincent, her emotions running high. “Vincent, call Holcomb! Why should he send you to such a godforsaken place?”

major focus for

It was clear he understood that Ruby had crossed a line this

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by the wrist, Vincent left with his

a total embarrassment.

it up, everyone. Back to work.”

it’s time to head to

car. He then took Kristin by

the door closed behind them, Kristin couldn’t hold back her tears any

they try to drag your name through the dirt, don’t just aim to clear it. Make them back up their accusations. If they can’t, that’s slander and gives you the higher ground,”

she fidgeted with the hem of her dress, her voice barely a whisper. “I… I don’t have a messy personal life…”

was afraid of being

the past, she didn’t care about others‘ misconceptions, as there was no one whose

now, she cared about what

shut her up?” Rhett’s tone

eyes darting to the floor like a kid put on the spot by a stern teacher, her voice quivering with panic. “Let let her prove what she’s saying is true. If there’s no proof, we we should call the

do than

her nerves frayed. What should she