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

Chapter 29

Kristin was staring at Rhett like a deer in headlights, her fingers tingling like crazy

Rhett looked at her and reached out “Give me your hand

Like she was possessed or something, Kristin moved her hand toward him, but then she snatched it back just before touching him, shrinking away in fear “Dirty I’m dirty”

She felt filthy and unworthy as if she’d contaminate Rhett

In her eyes, Rhett was Mr. Perfect, a god like figure. She shouldn’t tarnish him, not even a

little bit

Rhett frowned again, not sure why he was even bothering with her. “Put it on yourself, or you’ll

scar

Kristin was pale as a ghost, her fingers delicate and soft, making the burn look more shocking.

She was like a pristine piece of art, stunning but oh–so–fragile.

Scared, Kristin watched Rhett, reached out to snatch the ointment quickly, and curled back

1. up.

A grin tugged at Rhett’s lips. She reminded him of a defensive stray cat on the streets, always on high alert, paws at the ready, but too scared to throw a swipe.

What was she so scared of? That kid named Summer?

Outside, Vincent pushed the door and

the curtains closed to hide Kristin, giving Vincent the cold eye. “Ever heard of knocking?”

quickly lowering his head and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett.

Bryce at Aurora Tech?” Rhett asked with an

tone.

and part of the FitzGerald family. I just wanted to help him and didn’t

hold his head high. With Rhett around, he was always second

just too good, making Vincent, who was not too shabby, look like

Kristin shrank back, listening quietly. Her heart was racing. And she

was with Vincent, he’d often whine about how the family would be better

him to stop comparing since they both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with envy

hand, Kristin fell silent

entire Silvergrove City, only Rhett could protect her, Summer, and Garner.

thoughts, Kristin hugged herself, breathing

could someone as dirty as her even think about making a move on

things a hundred times worse than they

thinking? How ridiculous it was to

you the Gladstone family’s mess wasn’t that simple. We’d best steer clear of it. You got that?” Rhett’s presence was icy as he glared at Vincent, thinking

Vincent mumbled an excuse.

Rhett let out a

Gladstone Group had been too bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When the collapse came, Vincent and Holcomb would be running for cover, yet here he was talking about family.

Don’t drag the FitzGerald family’s name

his fists,

said, glancing behind the curtain again. “Heard