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.

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

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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a moment, then nodded. “Yes, Madam.”

followed Rhett with her

entering, Kristin was suddenly

his face grim, his eyes

FitzGerald, I didn’t do anything

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

having nothing else to

years?” Rhett asked

had spent her time from age sixteen to

childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such

he felt such rage,

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

before lowering

that she had been

Rhett

lie.

him!” Rhett commanded, gripping her chin, his

pressure from Rhett, nor

including the servants of the FitzGerald

her, Kristin felt a chill run down her spine.

now. You’re my woman.” Rhett

eyes and bitten lips, Kristin remained silent.

Kristin, Rhett straightened his tie and entered the venue

the wall, taking time to

Rhett was angry, only

to bring endless

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all

the original sin.

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

to face Rhett, letting York

seemed on the verge

question, and the contract was signed after

would stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself

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