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 she had too much talk!

stumbled out. “Find a

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hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

followed Rhett with her

before entering, Kristin was suddenly pulled into a corner

face grim,

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

Kristin bowed her head, at a loss for words.

only apologize, having nothing else to say.

Vincent for six years?” Rhett asked

time from age sixteen to

childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such a bond

he felt such rage,

wouldn’t cherish her, he should have

glanced at Rhett before lowering her

had been

Rhett pressed,

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

commanded, gripping her chin, his

felt such pressure from Rhett, nor had she seen him truly

including the servants of

his power over her, Kristin felt a chill run

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

reddened eyes and bitten lips,

his tie and entered the venue with

the wall, taking time to collect herself.

angry,

to bring endless

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was all her

the original

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

a corner, too scared to face Rhett, letting York stay

meeting concluded, Rhett seemed on

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

for dinner,

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