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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him not to expose her, not

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

Kristin. “Kristin I’m sorry for gossiping

Kristin with

the Diamond Crest Hotel six years

Crest Hotel that day, but not

floor as him.

were practically zero. Besides, James was Summer’s biological

he was overthinking.

don’t accept your apology.” Kristin finally broke her silence,

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

Ruby was

for now. “Kristin, for accusing you of being involved with Tam and others without getting the facts straight, I was wrong.

Kristin remained silent.

sorry for the disruption. It’s my fault, I apologize…” Ruby clenched her fists

were apologetic, but her heart seethed

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

Vincent away, Ruby would

dare to step foot outside her

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

and you report directly to him, Vincent. The desert project is a major focus for the company this year. How did it suddenly become a

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

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wrist, Vincent left with his

was a total embarrassment.

break it up, everyone. Back to work.” York dispersed

to head to the airport.”

to get the car. He then took Kristin by the wrist and led her into the office.

Kristin couldn’t hold back her tears

to clear it. Make them back up their accusations. If

felt cornered, her head bowed as she fidgeted with the hem of her dress, her voice barely a whisper. “I… I don’t have a messy personal

afraid of being misunderstood

misconceptions, as there was no one whose opinion

now, she cared about what Rhett thought.

what’s your plan to shut her up?” Rhett’s

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

to do than chase wild

Kristen stammered, her nerves