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

well become mute,” Nicola seethed, clutching her chest as she stumbled

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a moment, then nodded.

Rhett

before entering, Kristin was suddenly pulled into a

face grim, his

FitzGerald, I didn’t

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

only apologize, having nothing else to say.

with Vincent for six years?” Rhett asked through clenched teeth.

age sixteen to twenty–two

innocent and naive. Such a

such rage, the urge to punch Vincent overwhelming

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

before lowering her gaze.

she had been with Vincent

love him?” Rhett

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

him!” Rhett commanded, gripping her chin,

pressure from Rhett, nor had she seen

Rhett, including the servants

his power over her, Kristin

now. You’re my

and bitten lips,

straightened his tie and entered the

against the wall, taking time

angry, only that

seemed to bring endless trouble

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was all her

was the

the bidding venue, Rhett was oppressively low in

face Rhett,

Rhett seemed on the verge of

FitzGerald Group won the bid without question, and the contract

stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself

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