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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pleaded, begging him not to expose her, not

was equally shaken,

humility as she turned to Kristin. “Kristin I’m sorry for

Kristin with

incident at the Diamond Crest Hotel six

checked that Kristin was indeed at the Diamond Crest Hotel that day,

floor as him.

Besides,

he was overthinking.

your apology.” Kristin finally broke her silence, her voice

accept Ruby’s insincere apology. “What goes around comes around.

Ruby was

for accusing

Kristin remained silent.

for the disruption. It’s my fault, I apologize…”

but her heart seethed

you’ve got to pay the price. A flimsy sorry doesn’t cut it.” Rhett said. looking at Vincent. “Ruby is your responsibility. She messed up, so you make it right. 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

sending Vincent away, Ruby would be

Ruby wouldn’t dare to step foot

running high. “Vincent, call Holcomb! Why should he send you

Vincent. The desert project is a major focus for the company this year. How did it suddenly

dark with anger, didn’t look at Ruby. It was clear he understood that Ruby

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wrist, Vincent left with his head

was a total embarrassment.

to work.” York

FitzGerald, it’s time to head to the airport.”

for York to get the car. He then took Kristin by the wrist

couldn’t

as hard. When they try to drag your name through the dirt, don’t just aim to clear it. Make them

hem of her dress, her voice barely

being misunderstood

care about others‘ misconceptions, as there was no one whose opinion

now, she cared about

her up?” Rhett’s tone

with fear, her eyes darting to the floor like a kid put on the spot by a stern teacher, her voice quivering with panic. “Let let her

police have better things to do than chase

then…” Kristen stammered, her nerves frayed. What should