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.

she? But

mute,” Nicola seethed, clutching her chest as she stumbled out. “Find a way to teach Kristin a lesson. I hope she becomes

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assistant hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Kristin followed Rhett

before entering, Kristin was suddenly pulled into a corner and pinned

face grim, his eyes fierce.

panicked, her eyes red as she frantically explained. “Mr. FitzGerald, I

her head, at a loss for

apologize, having nothing else

Vincent for six years?”

from age sixteen

were childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such a bond

felt such rage, the urge

Vincent wouldn’t cherish her, he should have appeared when Kristin

at Rhett before lowering her gaze. “Yes…”

she had been with Vincent since high

him?” Rhett

once…” Kristin didn’t lie. She had loved Vincent deeply.

Rhett commanded, gripping her chin,

Rhett, nor had she seen him

feared Rhett, including the servants of the FitzGerald family.

over her, Kristin felt a

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

reddened eyes and bitten lips, Kristin remained silent.

Rhett straightened his tie and entered

wall, taking time to

was angry, only that she felt

seemed to bring

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was all her

existence was the

was oppressively low in the mood, deterring anyone from

corner, too scared to face Rhett,

the meeting concluded, Rhett seemed on the verge of

question, and the contract was

all the tycoons would stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself early, feigning illness.

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