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

Chapter 224

“I was with Hertha six years ago? Who fed you that line of bull? Even for a reporter, spreading rumors like that can land you in hot water,” Rhett said, turning to face the gaggle of journalists with an incredulous

look.

“It was Miss Hertha herself who posted on social media,” one reporter stammered, fear creeping into his voice under Rhett’s intense gaze, “She even shared a recording, claiming it was you saying you’d take responsibility for her.”

Rhett couldn’t help but let out a derisive chuckle. Hertha was really scraping the bottom of the barrel now.

“York, gather up all the evidence. We’re suing every last one of them for defamation, Hertha, and any journalist spreading these lies. No one gets a free pass,” Rhett barked, turning on his heel and striding towards the elevator with an air of authority that few could match.

Hertha thought that releasing a so–called confession from Rhett would back him into a corner. She figured that even if Rhett refused to get engaged, she could milk the situation for public sympathy and save her family, the Haywoods, from utter ruin.

But she had seriously underestimated Rhett.

She didn’t expect him to go all guns blazing against Holcomb, nor did she foresee him actually taking her to court over her slander.

Within half an hour, Rhett fired back with a post on Twitter, slapping Hertha with a legal notice and tagging her account for good measure.

His post made it clear he was suing her for spreading false rumors that were seriously disrupting his and his beloved’s life. He even suggested Hertha seek medical help, implying her delusions were a sign of

illness.

Rhett’s followers were quick to rally to his defense, “I could say Mr. FitzGerald was with me six years ago,” one fan quipped, “Where’s the proof? A doctored audio clip proves nothing.”

“This recording is clearly edited. ‘I’ll take responsibility‘ could mean anything. Does it have to be romantic? Could it not be brotherly or professional?”

While Rhett’s aggressive stance drew some criticism, it was clear he had achieved his goal, to draw the heat of public opinion onto himself and shield Kristin from the spotlight.

“Rhett.” Holcomb was livid, practically shaking with rage. Was Rhett trying to push him over the edge?

“Holcomb, the Fitzgeralds have gone too far.” Richter barked into the phone, his voice thick with anger, “Is this your idea of a solution? Dragging us into court? You want to drive Hertha to her grave?”

Holcomb’s face was a thundercloud. He realized Rhett was out of control.

“Don’t forget, Holcomb,” Richter reminded him with a dark undertone, “how much effort you put in when Rhett’s mother fell ill.”

The reminder only made Holcomb’s mood darker, “Richter, if we reach the point of no return, nobody

wins.”

the brink of ruin,” Richter snorted, “The Bryce family has called off the engagement. One way or another, the FitzGeralds need to make this right. You have

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down together.”

slamming the phone down, Holcomb, in a fit of anger,

Damn it all.

Holcomb, please, take it easy,” his assistant urged, handing him some pills for

“Calm down….

the board members already seated, “Is the

directors exchanged uneasy glances, none willing

you’ve gone too far this time,”

his chair with a casual air that was

taken

not a director, why are you here? Waiting to ring in the

left with a scowl, he mentioned, “Rhett, I basically

tapped on the table dismissively, “I treated you like a person. Can’t you at least

elders inhaled sharply. Was Rhett on a rampage? “Rhett, she’s still your stepmother. Show some respect for

for my father?” Rhett leaned back, his tone dripping with irony, “I thought he’d lost all his decency at his

discreetly. Rhett was

Vincent slammed the table, rising to confront him, “My mother never wronged you, and now

rule the world,” Rhett

fury. Rhett was facing

see you keep laughing later,” Vincent said through clenched teeth.

at your

silently looked heavenward, resigning himself to the

had promised to seize Rhett’s shares and oust him from the company. Yet, Rhett didn’t seem the least bit

to ease the tension between Holcomb and Rhett.

like this could cripple

unmistakable, and deep down everyone knew that pushing him out wouldn’t

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