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.

mute, wasn’t she? But

clutching her chest as she stumbled out. “Find a way to teach Kristin a lesson. I hope she becomes

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

Rhett with her

before entering, Kristin was suddenly pulled into a corner

face grim, his

frantically explained. “Mr. FitzGerald, I didn’t

loss for words. “I’m sorry.

only apologize, having

for six years?” Rhett asked

spent her time from age sixteen to twenty–two with

they were childhood sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such

felt such rage, the

only Rhett had known Vincent wouldn’t cherish her, he should have

Rhett before lowering her gaze. “Yes…”

she had been with Vincent since high

you love him?” Rhett

him once…” Kristin didn’t lie. She

her chin, his voice

Rhett, nor had she

including the servants of

his power over her, Kristin felt a chill run down her

now. You’re my woman.” Rhett reminded Kristin.

reddened eyes and bitten lips,

Rhett straightened his tie and entered the venue

wall, taking

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

very existence seemed to bring

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was all her

was the original

low in

in a corner, too scared to face Rhett, letting

seemed on the verge of lashing out.

question, and the contract

the tycoons would stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself

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