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 engagement. One way or another,

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down together.”

a fit of anger,

Damn it all.

his assistant urged,

“Calm down….

before Holcomb, his authoritative gaze sweeping over the board members already

directors exchanged uneasy glances, none willing

you’ve gone too far this time,”

you on the board?” Rhett asked, lounging in his chair with a casual air that was far

was taken aback.

ring in the New Year?” Rhett

basically raised you after your mother passed. I

the table dismissively, “I treated you like a

on a rampage? “Rhett,

tone dripping with irony, “I

brow discreetly. Rhett was on a

rising to confront him, “My

problems, mad dogs would rule the world,” Rhett

was

like to see you keep laughing

even at

silently looked heavenward, resigning himself to the chaos that was Rhett’s

and oust him

mediate, hoping to ease the tension between Holcomb and Rhett.

all, family disputes like this could cripple the whole operation of

were unmistakable, and deep down everyone knew that pushing him out wouldn’t do the company any long–term

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