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.

be nearly mute, wasn’t she? But

might as well become mute,” Nicola seethed, clutching her chest as she stumbled out. “Find a way to teach Kristin a lesson.

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assistant hesitated for a moment, then nodded. “Yes, Madam.”

Rhett with her head down.

Caught off guard just before entering, Kristin was suddenly

face grim, his eyes fierce.

panicked, her eyes red as she frantically explained. “Mr. FitzGerald, I didn’t do

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

could only apologize, having nothing

for six years?” Rhett asked through clenched

age sixteen to twenty–two with

York’s opinion, they were childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such a bond was infuriatingly jealousy–inducing.

didn’t understand why he felt such rage, the urge to

he should have appeared when Kristin was sixteen. But Rhett couldn’t turn back

glanced at Rhett before lowering her gaze.

she had been with

him?” Rhett pressed, voice

loved him once…” Kristin didn’t lie.

him!” Rhett commanded, gripping her chin,

Rhett, nor had she

servants of

Rhett exerted his power over her, Kristin felt a chill

You’re my woman.” Rhett reminded Kristin.

reddened eyes and bitten lips,

Kristin, Rhett straightened his tie and entered the venue with a

taking time

was angry, only that she felt overwhelmingly

bring

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all her fault.

was the

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

hid in a corner, too scared to face Rhett,

on

the bid without question, and the contract was signed after Rhett’s meticulous handling.

tycoons would stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself

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