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

said, reaching for Madge’s purse. “Are you itching to go back to jail?”

grab it back. “What are you talking about?

you forgotten how Kristin was framed and sent to jail?” Garner roared with fury.

fear creeping into her expression. “Then… what do

was deposited into Kristin’s account. Then,

Turner and

guilty and was wrongfully

a chance?” Garner’s voice trembled. “I’m so disappointed in you. All those years in jail, and you haven’t learned a

to trap me with this money, to accuse

reason is

sofa. “I can’t believe it, it was given

money back to Holcomb. “If you won’t go, I’ll do it

the check and headed for the door.

“Stop right there!”

look

me!”

had no patience for her

the Rhett

brought Kristin and Summer back home

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

dessert, a little late–night treat?” Rhett crouched

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sorry… Kristin clutched at her clothes, her nervousness

ingrained a deep

apologize?” Rhett asked

this.” Kristin was no fool; Madge had just gotten out of jail and was already trying to marry her

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

capable of hurting me. I’m afraid

her lip, her eyes welling up,

like her don’t deserve to be your mother.” Rhett pulled Kristin into his embrace. “You have me

looking

FitzGerald Group’s