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

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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?”

snorted. “I was living like a hobo

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Ms. Lawrence, after all, married into wealth. The idea of her

burst forth, throwing himself into Garner’s

Garner notice Summer and Rhett. “Mr.

“What

in.”

us,” Rhett said

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with excellent taste, Melissa teased, resting her chin in her hands as she smiled at

and, without thinking, pushed past Rhett to sit

looked at Summer in delight. “Come here and let me give you

into Melissa’s arms. “Yes, I’m treating

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

up reluctantly, feeling a bit awkward. “Mr. FitzGerald, if you don’t

chair with an

at the street–side skewer stall, silent for a long moment.

unknown to him. Did

was hesitant, but he couldn’t dismiss Summer’s kind offer.

was too preoccupied with Melissa to spare Rhett

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

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

Rhett’s face darkened.

Garner if you must, but why

remembered Rhett and stood up anxiously. “Mr. FitzGerald, if you’re not used to this, we can go eat something

grunted. Was she only just now thinking of

throwing herself at Melissa…

Melissa was a woman. If she were a man, Rhett’s jealousy might

as if

taunted Rhett. “Well

took a deep breath, his face set as if he were going into

a wife ever

Summer offered Rhett a fish skewer.

processed foods, quietly reminded Summer. “Street food might be

the words ‘unhealthy‘ that were on the tip of his tongue.

you hiding behind your uncle? Come, try this.”

move.

Melissa and stayed meekly behind Gamer.

Milo. “Oh, who

Melissa before, and now he was exceedingly timid