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

Chapter 226

Mr. FitzGerald.. Kristin got into the car, her voice tinged with nerves

Was Rhett mad at her?

Weren’t you let go from your job?” Rhett reminded her, his tone edged with a reminder she couldn’t avoid.

Kristin let out a sound of realization, finally catching on.

What should I call you then?” Rhett asked with a brooding look on his face.

“Well, I can’t keep calling you that,” Kristin muttered, feeling a flush of embarrassment at the formality of their titles.

“Too hot to handle?” Rhett was clearly irked, “Or am I not worthy?”

“No, that’s not it,” Kristin rushed, waving her hands frantically, her gaze dropping to her fidgeting fingers, “Are you angry with me?”

Rhett sighed and pulled her into a retaliatory kiss, “Why would I be angry?”

Kristin’s ears burned red as she cast a panicked glance around and thankfully the school entrance was mostly deserted.

“Did Hanson come looking for you?” she whispered.

“Growing a backbone? Going behind my back to contact Hanson?” Rhett drove with one hand, the other gripping Kristin’s hand tightly.

“It was just business,” Kristin sneaked a look at Rhett, trying to explain, “The Lewis family wants to establish themselves in Silvergrove City, a partnership with the FitzGerald Group seemed like a surefire way.”

“So you sold me out?” Rhett gritted his teeth, “Do you realize what you’re doing is akin to human trafficking?“–

Kristin stared at him, shocked. How did helping become trafficking?

“Mrs. Lewis‘ biological daughter still hasn’t been found, and they gave it a year. I thought that’d be enough time for you,” she ventured again.

“Is Hanson an idiot?” Rhett didn’t buy that Hanson would let Kristin off the hook so easily, “What else did you promise him?”

“Just to be his assistant, to help him secure the Larkspur Landing project,” Kristin said, her voice a diminishing whisper.

Rhett hit the brakes hard, pulling over.

The Larkspur Landing project was under the Turner family’s jurisdiction, with Clarence at the

Was Kristin really going to compete with Clarence for the project?

Frowning, Rhett looked at her. “Are you sure?”

helm.

I’m not out to hurt the Turner family,” Kristin’s anxiety was

feared Rhett would

he would see her as a

it’s unfair,” Rhett felt a pang in his chest, but his grip on her hand was reassuring. “Kristin, you don’t owe anyone anything. Yes, the Turner family raised you for twenty–one years, but that’s no excuse for how

her breath, her

close to Clarence will hurt you,” Rhett admitted, concerned that Clarence could trigger

were torture for her every

“event

Kristin’s past years, but he

losing control of his

would it be for Kristin

Kristin shook her

looked at Rhett with a

wanted to be a woman of worth by his

an overwhelming sense

her away when her true heritage was cruelly revealed six years ago, to give her a home.

endured over the

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but was hell bent

I’ll always have your back,” Rhett wanted

that seemed too selfish.

her, he’d rather give her the security

go for it. Win or lose, you’ve

stared at Rhett, lost in thought

felt like to have someone watching

a quick kiss, then

her head with a smirk, “You think you can flirt with me and then run away?”

her face flushed as she avoided his gaze.

settle this at home. You owe me an

her eyes, “I can’t back out, and I’ve already

Rhett said sternly, his face darkening. Hanson was no good, no

“Why?” Kristin sniffled.

husband,” Rhett shot her a stern glance.

sensation in her chest, and she shyly turned her gaze away, out the

had grown numb, yet it still knew how to beat.

do whatever I want,” Kristin murmured under her

his molars, a mischievous glint in his eye. Was his darling wife