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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begging him not to expose her, not to let

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

said, her voice feigning humility as she turned to Kristin. “Kristin

watched Kristin with

Crest Hotel six years

at the Diamond Crest Hotel that day, but

floor as him.

odds were practically zero. Besides, James was

he was overthinking.

finally broke her silence, her

apology. “What goes around comes around.

Ruby was

for accusing you of being involved with Tam

Kristin remained silent.

It’s my fault, I apologize…” Ruby

her heart seethed with resentment

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

Vincent away, Ruby would be forced to behave.

Vincent, Ruby wouldn’t dare to step

“Vincent, call Holcomb! Why should he send you to

a major

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

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by the wrist, Vincent

was a total embarrassment.

Back to work.”

it’s time to head

car. He then took Kristin

door closed behind them, Kristin couldn’t hold back

just aim to clear it. Make them back up their accusations. If they can’t, that’s slander and gives you the higher ground,” Rhett said, leaning against the wall, his voice deep and

fidgeted with the hem of her dress, her voice barely

afraid of being misunderstood by

past, she didn’t care about others‘ misconceptions, as there was no one whose opinion mattered enough for her to

now, she cared about what

to shut her up?” Rhett’s tone was sharp,

teacher, her voice quivering with panic. “Let let her prove what she’s saying is true. If there’s no proof,

things to do than chase

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