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

Vincent was equally shaken, witnessing Clarence

humility as she turned to Kristin. “Kristin I’m sorry for gossiping about your private life without knowing the

Kristin with a

the Diamond Crest Hotel six

that Kristin was indeed at the Diamond Crest

floor as him.

Besides, James was Summer’s biological

was overthinking.

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

not accept Ruby’s insincere apology. “What goes around comes around. I did nothing

Ruby was

Ruby had no choice but to back down for now. “Kristin, for accusing you of being involved with Tam and others without

Kristin remained silent.

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

words were apologetic, but her heart seethed with

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

Vincent away, Ruby would be forced to

to

emotions running high. “Vincent, call Holcomb! Why should

FitzGerald is the CEO, and you report directly to him, Vincent. The desert project is a major focus for the company this year.

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

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the wrist, Vincent left

was a total

everyone. Back to

time to head to the

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

the door closed behind them, Kristin couldn’t hold back her tears any longer.

you a hard time, hit them back twice as hard. When they try to drag your 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

as she fidgeted with the hem of her dress, her voice barely a whisper. “I… I don’t have a

was afraid of being misunderstood by Rhett.

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

she cared about what

her

by a stern teacher, her voice quivering with panic. “Let

police have better things to do

her nerves frayed. What