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.

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

Nicola seethed, clutching her chest as she stumbled out. “Find a way to

Chapter 141

a moment, then nodded. “Yes, Madam.”

venue, Kristin followed Rhett with her

entering, Kristin was suddenly pulled into a corner and

his face grim,

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

a loss for words. “I’m

apologize, having

you with Vincent for six years?” Rhett

from age sixteen

York’s opinion, they were childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such

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

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

at Rhett before lowering her gaze.

true that she had been with Vincent since

you love him?” Rhett

Kristin didn’t lie. She

him!” Rhett commanded, gripping her

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

Rhett, including the servants

over her, Kristin felt a chill run down her

now. You’re my

bitten lips, Kristin

Rhett straightened his tie and entered the venue with a

taking

didn’t understand why Rhett was angry, only that she felt overwhelmingly

seemed to bring endless

2/4

Chapter 141

all her

the original

in

too scared to face Rhett, letting York

Rhett seemed on the verge

bid without question, and the

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255