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

Chapter 206

“Sorry, but without proof, I’m afraid we’re at an impasse,” Rhett said, cutting the conversation short and stepping into his car.

Madge just stood there, her reaction peculiar.

The driver pulled away from the curb.

It took a moment for Madge to snap out of her daze, then she burst into a tirade of

curses.

Garner rubbed his ears. “Mom, can you cut it out? Don’t you think you’re a bit biased?”

Madge turned on him, lumping him into her fury.

“Is Kristin really ours?” Garner furrowed his brow, skepticism lacing his tone. “Sometimes! wonder if you’ve lost it. Kristin is my sister, your daughter. Remember how you used to fawn over Ruby? You would’ve bent over backward for her, but did she ever appreciate it?” Seeing Madge silent, Garner went on. “Or do you think by sucking up to the real Ms. Turner for twenty–one years, they’ll remember your kindness and throw money your way once they take her back?”

Garner let out a bitter laugh. “And Kristin, just because she’s your flesh and blood, you think she’ll never leave no matter how you treat her, so you can hurt her without remorse?”

“Hurt?” Madge’s eyes reddened, and after shooing away a nosy neighbor, she dragged Garner inside. Glancing around to make sure they were alone, Madge pulled a check from her bag. “Have you ever seen this much money?”

“Where’d you get that?” Garner’s expression darkened.

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“From Holcomb, you know, the chairman of the FitzGerald Group, Rhett’s father.” Madge tucked the check back into her purse with care. “He gave me this to marry Kristin off.”

“Kristin’s reputation is tarnished. No decent men would want her. I’m just thinking of her well–being. To marry her off, let her live quietly, away from these wealthy folks who could make us disappear with the snap of their fingers!”

Madge thought Garner was naive. “Besides, Holcomb said if Kristin gets married and stops hassling his son, there’s another two million in it for us! Sure, it’s not a fortune, but five million can get us a nice big house. I have to think about your future. You’re not getting any younger, and you don’t have a partner.”

“You think I don’t know? Over the years, hasn’t Jeannie set you up with enough dates? They all think you’re the son of a jailbird, with Kristin’s kid as extra baggage.” Madge whispered. “You’re my son – I have to look out for you.“”

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She would only find Kristin a good match. It has to be someone with money.” Madge sat back,

said, reaching for Madge’s purse. “Are you itching to

grab it back. “What are you talking

was framed and sent to jail?” Garner roared

creeping into her expression. “Then… what do we do?”

heiress, money was

fabricated by Clarence Turner and

Kristin pleaded guilty and was wrongfully

if they want to crush us, do you think we stand a chance?” Garner’s voice trembled. “I’m so disappointed in you.

“You mean, he’s trying to trap me with this money, to accuse me of

proper reason is extortion!” Garner tried to frighten Madge.

believe it, it was

tomorrow!” Garner insisted she give the money back to Holcomb. “If you won’t go, I’ll do it myself.”

the check and headed for the door.

“Stop right there!”

didn’t look

all turning against me!” Madge cried out

Garner had no patience for her outbursts.

Rhett household.

brought Kristin and Summer back home without

knew they wouldn’t be ambushed at his doorstep

about some dessert, a little late–night treat?” Rhett crouched in front of Kristin, his voice

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Kristin clutched at her

behind bars had indelibly ingrained a

Rhett asked

afraid they’ll drag you into this.” Kristin was no fool; Madge had

approached her…” Kristin looked anxiously at Rhett. “I don’t understand Madge; if she’d use me to hurt you for her

“She’s not capable of hurting me. I’m afraid

lip, her eyes welling up, unable

just deny any connection. People like her don’t deserve to be your mother.” Rhett pulled Kristin into his embrace. “You have me now. This is your home; there’s no need for you to

her clothes tightly, looking up at Rhett. “Okay…”

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