Chapter 186

Kristin nestled Into Rhett’s embrace, a sense of Inexplicable comfort washing over her. But she couldn’t shake off the unease from her recent exchange with Vincent. Rhett must have heard their conversation. Had he misunderstood?

Vincent’s eyes met Rhett’s, a silent battle raging between them in the confines of the elevator.

“Kristin’s my ex, brother. Aren’t you worried about the gossip? That people will laugh at you?” Vincent’s taunt was clear, a reminder for Rhett to protect his reputation.

Rhett scoffed coldly. “You’re engaged to someone else and still obsessing over your brother’s girl. If word gets out, whose reputation do you think will suffer?”

Vincent clenched his fists. “Who doesn’t know Kristin and I have a history?”

“Who doesn’t make mistakes in love?” Rhett’s icy gaze drilled into Vincent.

As tension mounted, Kristin instinctively wrapped her arms around Rhett, whispering softly, “I… I’ve learned from my mistake.”

Vincent’s grip tightened, his face turning stormy with anger.

Kristin, are you trying to provoke me?

“Rhett, you hate me so much that you must compete with me at every turn. Kristin was the one I discarded, yet you treasure her,” Vincent sneered as he stepped out of the elevator.

“The way you scrounge for dignity is just pitiful,” Rhett retorted, holding Kristin’s hand tightly.

Vincent’s knuckles whitened with tension. After a moment’s pause, he stormed off.

Soon enough, Rhett would get his comeuppance.

Neal was stirring up trouble with the project team, and Rhett would have to explain the mess to the board.

After Vincent’s departure, Kristin tried to wriggle free from Rhett’s grasp, but he held her wrist firmly, pulling her into his office. Rhett’s anger was palpable, and Kristin was frightened.

Her heart rose to her throat.

She was scared of Rhett’s wrath, the thought that he might not want to have anything to do with her

anymore…

“Are you still in love with Vincent? Hoping he’ll break off his engagement to Ruby?” Rhett’s anger was evident.

Kristin looked at him, trembling and at a loss for words.

“I… no…” Kristin started to cry. “I didn’t mean that.” She’d only been sarcastic to Vincent.

you see I’m

they fell, and she nodded vigorously. She could

regret, seeing the fear in Kristin’s

chin gently, he cleaned her tears.

looked up at Rhett, too scared

daunting than anything she’d seen in James.

her uneasy.

will you do to make things right? Rhett

do you want me to do… to make

to Kristin, a strong urge to kiss her overwhelming

heart practically leaping out of

want to kiss

over to Garner’s tonight… Rhett reminded her in

belatedly catching on, nodded. “Right, right…

you tonight,” Rhett cornered Kristin against the wall.

stammered, “Haven’t we

mean,” Rhett raised an eyebrow.

Kristin’s face flushed..

man… how could he be like this? Who had spread the rumor that Rhett was indifferent to women? He

project team are waiting in the conference room,” York called

Rhett out of the

going?” Rhett asked York as they walked.

some files. “I’ve managed to convince a few of

files. “Good job.”

his eyes, chuckled, flattered by

room, where Neal glowered at her arrival,

her head, she stepped behind

me,” Neal postured, expecting Rhett

eyeing Neal before surveying the

me see.”

none daring to be the first to stand.

fingers tightened into a fist as he rose to his

“So, just Neal wants

to lose hesitantly got

“Notify HR to

he really willing to let go of the entire project team? “Mr. FitzGerald, the

was on her way, likely

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