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.

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

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

followed Rhett with her

just before entering, Kristin was suddenly

mood was stormy, his face grim, his

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

head, at a loss for words. “I’m

could only apologize, having

for six years?” Rhett asked through

had spent her time from age sixteen to twenty–two with Vincent.

sweethearts, innocent and naive. Such a bond was

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

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

before lowering

was true that she had been with Vincent since high school.

him?” Rhett

Kristin didn’t lie. She

gripping her

felt such pressure from Rhett, nor had she seen him

servants of the FitzGerald family.

exerted his power over her, Kristin felt

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

and bitten

entered the

against the wall, taking time

angry, only that

bring endless trouble to Rhett.

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all

existence was the original

venue, Rhett was oppressively low in

in a corner, too scared to face

on the verge of lashing out.

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

stay for dinner, but Rhett excused himself early,

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