Chapter 141

Kristin pounded her heart with confusion as she sensed Rhett’s anger directed towards her. Her back tensed, and she bowed her head, unsure of how to proceed.

Did Rhett take offense?

“Take him away and grill him,” Eddle commanded with a dark expression, casting a meaningful glance at Nicola and snorting disdainfully.

Feuds between high society’s elite were often spectacles for the masses.

If the incident didn’t affect Eddie personally, he’d be more than happy to watch the drama unfold.

But now, Nicola had dragged him into her scheming, which was a different story.

Nicola was equally stormy as she watched Vincent leave without looking back, wishing she could grind her teeth to dust.

“That disgraceful man! I had poured my heart out for you, and you had the audacity to shame. me in front of an audience for some tart!” she cursed inwardly.

“Mrs. Wilson, it’s clear that this is…” Nicola wanted to explain something.

“The bidding is about to start, let’s get everyone seated,” Anita interrupted Nicola with a low voice.

Anita softened her gaze as she looked at Kristin.

“I trust Rhett’s judgment. Someone who manages the FitzGerald Group, supporting so many freeloaders, couldn’t choose an assistant poorly.” Anita stated firmly, walking up to Eddie. “Your could learn a thing or two from Rhett. His capabilities are worth emulating.”

Eddie quickly nodded. “Of course.”

Nicola felt as if she had been trampled underfoot, with her plan backfiring spectacularly.

Struggling to breathe, Nicola nearly lost her balance.

Her assistant rushed to her side. “Madam, are you alright? Shall we proceed to the venue?”

“Forget it!” Nicola snapped.

With Vin

Vincent gone, there was no point in going.

Once again, she had been outplayed by Rhett.

It was all because of Kristin, so clever and quick–witted.

wasn’t she? But now she

as she stumbled out. “Find a

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moment,

venue, Kristin followed Rhett with

entering, Kristin was suddenly pulled into a corner and

face

“Mr. FitzGerald, I didn’t do

a loss for words. “I’m sorry. It’s my fault, I’ve

could only apologize, having nothing else

six years?” Rhett

from age

were childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such

why he felt such rage, the urge to punch

have appeared when Kristin was sixteen.

before lowering

that she had been

love him?” Rhett pressed, voice low.

him once…” Kristin didn’t lie. She

him!” Rhett commanded, gripping her chin, his voice threatening.

Rhett, nor had she

including the servants of the

power over her, Kristin

you are now. You’re my woman.” Rhett reminded

bitten

tie and entered the venue with a stern

wall, taking time to

angry, only that

existence seemed to bring endless trouble to

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all her fault.

was the

in the mood, deterring anyone from

in a corner, too scared to face Rhett, letting York stay by

meeting concluded, Rhett seemed on the

FitzGerald Group won the bid without question, and

stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself early,

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