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

Chapter 30

“How long are you planning to hide out?” Sitting beside his desk in the study, Rhett arched an eyebrow and threw the question out there.

Tucked away in a comer, Kristin waited until the coast was clear before cautiously crawling out from behind the curtains.

Kristin meant to return the medicine after applying some ointment to her hand.

“Thank… thank you. She mumbled with her head bowed, a little on edge as she fished out a few crumpled bills from her pocket, the cash she’d earned from collecting bottles and scrap. “About that day… the bread and pastries you brought, thanks. Summer really liked them.” Saying so, Kristin flashed Rhett a smile, an awkward smile.

In Kristin’s eyes. Rhett was a saint compared to the bad ones.

Rhett glanced at the money in Kristin’s hand and spoke up sternly. “Keep it. I’ll hit you up when I’m short of cash.”

Holding the money awkwardly, Kristin quickly bowed her head and stashed it back.

It was a joke, but it brought tears to Kristin’s eyes. It had been ages since she’d felt any

kindness.

It was Rhett, after all. He’d never be short on dough.

“Mr. FitzGerald, goodbye…” Kristin gave a deep bow, intending to put down the burn ointment

and run.

“Take it with you. You’ve used that ointment, so it’s just trash if you leave it here,” Rhett said indifferently.

Each time he offered Kristin something, it seemed impossible for her to refuse.

Rhett could tell Kristin was too sensitive.

and took the burn ointment. “Thank you.”

to the study and slipped out

bumped into Ruby,

the end of her shift, and she could leave.

study?” Ruby squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing for an answer.

Kristin stayed quiet.

to pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on blowing things out of proportion, relentless in her

and turned to

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have you ever looked yourself in the mirror? Do you see what a mess you are? Did you know

freak? Trying to seduce Rhett, you might not even know how you’ll

head

overestimated yourself.” Ruby was angry and panicked. She feared Kristin might get Involved with

the room, Vincent emerged with a shawl, draping it

bunning, acting all innocent when she’s shrewd. She knows your brother runs the show here and is trying to seduce him,”

of her hand. Her words

thunder.

Kristin, descending the

to keep his emotions in check..

danger, Kristin backed away in

struck Kristin across the face. “Just

seduce my brother?”

head spun, and she collapsed to

fingers were painfully stiff. She couldn’t make a fist, and

over her.

behind bars, but what a performance! You’re trying to seduce my brother, huh? Do you think he’d touch you? He would feel disgusted just looking at someone like you. You get it?” Vincent found it ironic. All those

Kristin denied.

sharp. Don’t be late, Vincent sneered, gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so desperate for a