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.”

taking her comment as a

after all, married into wealth. The idea of her scavenging for food was ludicrous.

throwing himself

Garner notice Summer and Rhett.

the spot next to her. “What a coincidence! Garner’s treating,

in.”

us,” Rhett said

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

Rhett

Summer in delight. “Come here and

arms. “Yes, I’m treating

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

awkward. “Mr. FitzGerald,

a chair with an alcohol wipe for

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

unknown to him. Did all these people

but he couldn’t dismiss Summer’s

Melissa to spare Rhett a thought.

with this?” Kristin saw the sparkle in Melissa’s eyes, her

her glance at Garner pointed.

Rhett’s face darkened.

you must, but why throw me under the

and stood up anxiously. “Mr. FitzGerald, if you’re not used to this, we

Was she only just now thinking

her nearly throwing herself at

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

handle it!” Rhett said, as if in a challenge to Melissa.

skewer, taunted Rhett. “Well then, Mr. FitzGerald, go ahead and eat.”

took a deep breath, his face set as if he

wife

is yummy,” Summer offered Rhett

food might be tasty, but not good for

the words ‘unhealthy‘ that were on the tip of

try this.” Kristin noticed Milo cowering, too

move.

and stayed meekly

Milo. “Oh, who brought the

before, and now he was exceedingly timid

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