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 Vincent find out.

was equally shaken, witnessing

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

with a complex

at the Diamond Crest Hotel six years ago a

at the Diamond Crest Hotel that day, but not on the same

floor as him.

practically zero. Besides, James was Summer’s

was overthinking.

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

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

was agitated.

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

Kristin remained silent.

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

words were apologetic, but her heart

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 and

sending Vincent away, Ruby would be forced to behave.

Ruby wouldn’t dare to step foot outside

to Vincent, her emotions running high. “Vincent, call Holcomb! Why should he send you to such

desert project is a major

didn’t look at Ruby. It was clear

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by the wrist, Vincent left with

was a total embarrassment.

up, everyone. Back to

it’s time to head to the

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

the door closed behind them, Kristin couldn’t hold

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

felt cornered, her head bowed as she fidgeted with the hem of her dress, her voice

afraid of being

care about others‘ misconceptions, as there was no one whose opinion mattered enough for her to bother explaining herself.

about

your plan to shut her up?” Rhett’s tone was sharp, almost accusatory.

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

chuckled. “The police have better things to do than chase wild geese, don’t you

stammered, her nerves frayed. What should she do?