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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expose her, not to

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

humility as she turned to Kristin. “Kristin I’m sorry for gossiping about your private life

watched Kristin with a

at the Diamond Crest Hotel six

the Diamond Crest Hotel that day, but not on the

floor as him.

odds were practically zero. Besides,

was

your apology.” Kristin finally broke her silence,

insincere apology. “What goes

was agitated.

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

Kristin remained silent.

It’s my fault, I apologize…”

but her heart seethed with resentment towards Kristin.

messed up, so you make it right. Head out to supervise the desert project personally until it’s done. I don’t

Vincent away, Ruby would be forced

to step foot outside her house.

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

directly to him, Vincent. The desert project is a major focus for the

didn’t look at Ruby. It was clear he understood that Ruby had crossed a

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Vincent left with

a

up, everyone. Back to work.”

time to head to

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

Kristin couldn’t hold back her

it. Make them back up

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

about others‘ misconceptions, as there was no one whose opinion mattered enough for her to

about what Rhett

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

glanced at Rhett 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 prove what she’s saying is true. If there’s no

to do than chase wild geese, don’t you think?”

her nerves frayed. What