When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 184

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Chapter 184

Kristin wanted to ask, but whenever there had been gossip about Rhett in the past, he never bothered to clear it up.

“Talking about those old rumors?” Rhett felt a twinge of guilt. “Patty’s under contract with my label. It was Hanson’s idea to drum up some publicity for her at the time…”

Back then, Rhett had no clue that one day he would meet Kristin. “I can explain this.”

“I meant to set the record straight, but I just didn’t feel like going into it. Should I issue a statement tomorrow?” Rhett was worried Kristin would be upset.

Kristin looked puzzled. “Why issue a statement?”

Wasn’t this all pretty standard stuff?

“I don’t want you to get the wrong idea…” Rhett took a sharp breath in.

So this is what it felt like to be on edge in front of someone you liked.

“Not at all,” Kristin shook her head. “We’re working together, and my job is to shield you from those women. I Just need to know your true intentions, Mr. FitzGerald. If she’s someone you care about, I’ll keep my distance.”

Kristin’s business–like response deflated Rhett’s spirits.

“You don’t need to keep your distance,” Rhett’s voice was heavy with emotion.

“Mr. FitzGerald…” Kristin was relentless, asking softly again. “You don’t have any special feelings for Miss Patty, do you?”

“Do I look like I’m interested in her? Rhett huffed, visibly irked.

Kristin didn’t understand what had set Rhett off, her gaze falling to her fidgeting fingers.

Even if Rhett claimed not to care, she must have embarrassed him in front of Hanson. He could still get angry, right?

Her upbringing and her past weighed on her, making Kristin painfully self–conscious.

Rhett parked his luxury car next to the night market that Summer and Garner frequently visited. Among a sea of shared electric scooters and tricycles, his million–dollar vehicle stood out like a sore thumb.

Of course, there was another car just as conspicuous as Rhett’s

“Uncle!” Summer exclaimed with joy as he spotted Garner and Melissa also indulging in the street food.

your

At the stall, Garner’s face was clouded as he eyed Melissa. “Are you sure you can handle this kind of food?”

“I was living like a hobo when you were still in the military.”

taking her comment as a

into wealth. The idea of her scavenging

Summer burst forth, throwing himself into

Garner notice Summer and Rhett. “Mr. FitzGerald?”

“What a coincidence! Garner’s treating,

in.”

already got someone treating us,” Rhett said with a smile.

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like siblings, both with excellent taste, Melissa teased, resting

thinking, pushed past Rhett to sit excitedly next to her. “Actually, it’s Summer’s treat

“Come here

into Melissa’s arms. “Yes,

kiss on his cheek. “Well,

bit awkward. “Mr. FitzGerald, if

chair with

skewer stall, silent for a long moment.

was a culinary world unknown to him. Did all these people

he couldn’t

preoccupied with Melissa to spare Rhett

sure you’re okay with this?” Kristin saw the sparkle in Melissa’s eyes, her admiration nearly written on her face.

skewer of meat, her glance at Garner pointed. “I’m not hard to please,

Rhett’s face darkened.

must, but why throw me under

FitzGerald, if you’re not used to this, we can go eat

just now thinking of

nearly throwing herself

If she were a man, Rhett’s

said, as if in

“Well then, Mr. FitzGerald, go ahead and

set as if he were going into battle.

winning a wife

offered Rhett

with such processed foods, quietly reminded Summer. “Street food might be tasty, but not good for you,

that were on the

hiding behind your uncle? Come, try this.” Kristin noticed Milo cowering, too scared

move.

and stayed meekly

caught sight of Milo. “Oh, who

Melissa before, and

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