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?”

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

paused, taking her comment as a joke.

wealth. The

burst forth, throwing himself into Garner’s arms.

then did Garner notice Summer and

her. “What a coincidence! Garner’s treating, so come on,

in.”

someone treating us,” Rhett said with a

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siblings, both with excellent taste, Melissa teased, resting her chin in her

Rhett to sit excitedly next to her. “Actually, it’s Summer’s treat today…”

Summer in delight. “Come here and let me give you a kiss.”

into Melissa’s arms.

kiss on his cheek. “Well, then you’ve saved your uncle

“Mr. FitzGerald, if you don’t mind… please, take a seat

with an alcohol wipe for

at the street–side skewer stall,

to him. Did all these people

hesitant, but he couldn’t dismiss Summer’s

with Melissa to spare Rhett

the sparkle in Melissa’s eyes, her admiration nearly

meat, her glance at Garner pointed. “I’m not hard to please, unlike Mr. FitzGerald.

Rhett’s face darkened.

if you must, but

stood up anxiously. “Mr. FitzGerald, if you’re

she only just now thinking of him?

her nearly throwing herself

a man, Rhett’s jealousy

Rhett said, as if in a challenge to Melissa.

Rhett. “Well then, Mr. FitzGerald, go ahead and

deep breath, his face set as

a wife ever

Summer offered

Summer. “Street food might be tasty, but not good for you,

swallowed the words ‘unhealthy‘ that were on the tip of his

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

move.

and stayed meekly behind

of Milo. “Oh, who brought

before, and now he was exceedingly timid around her.

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