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.

was supposed to be nearly mute, wasn’t she? But now she had too

seethed, clutching her chest as she stumbled out. “Find

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hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “Yes,

the venue, Kristin followed Rhett with

suddenly

mood was stormy, his face grim, his eyes

FitzGerald, I didn’t do anything wrong. That man slandered

a rushed explanation, Kristin bowed her head, at a loss for words. “I’m sorry. It’s my fault, I’ve

having nothing else

with Vincent for six years?” Rhett asked through clenched

age

they were childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive.

rage, the urge

only Rhett had known Vincent wouldn’t cherish her, he should have appeared when Kristin was sixteen. But Rhett couldn’t turn

before

that she had been with Vincent since

him?” Rhett

lie. She had loved Vincent deeply.

Rhett commanded, gripping her chin, his voice threatening.

such pressure from Rhett, nor had she seen him truly angry.

Rhett, including the servants of the FitzGerald family.

over her, Kristin felt a chill

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

reddened eyes and bitten lips, Kristin remained

and entered

wall, taking

why Rhett was angry, only that she felt overwhelmingly guilty.

seemed to bring

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all her fault.

was the original

bidding venue, Rhett was oppressively low in the mood, deterring anyone from approaching him.

a corner, too scared to face Rhett, letting

the meeting concluded, Rhett seemed on

FitzGerald Group won the bid without question, and the

stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself

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