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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Kristin a good match. It has to be someone

purse. “Are you

are you

how Kristin was framed and

fear creeping into her expression.

the true heiress, money was deposited into Kristin’s account. Then, she was falsely accused of blackmail, backed by supposed evidence from chat

logs were fabricated by Clarence Turner and Vincent using Kristin’s chat

pleaded guilty and was

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

he’s trying to trap me with this

is extortion!” Garner tried to frighten

believe it, it was given willingly. Don’t scare me.”

give the money back

check and headed for the

“Stop right there!”

look back.

me!” Madge cried

had no patience for

the Rhett

Summer back home without returning to the hotel.

for approaching Madge, Rhett knew they wouldn’t be ambushed at his

treat?” Rhett crouched in front of Kristin,

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Kristin clutched at her clothes, her nervousness palpable.

years behind bars had indelibly ingrained a deep sense of humility into

apologize?” Rhett asked quietly.

was no fool; Madge had just gotten out of jail and was already trying

Rhett. “I don’t understand Madge; if she’d use me to hurt you for

capable of

her lip, her eyes welling up,

her don’t deserve to be your mother.” Rhett pulled Kristin into his embrace.

gripped her clothes tightly, looking up at

FitzGerald Group’s