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.

reached out and took

to the study and

room, she bumped into Ruby, standing

the end of her

Ruby squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing for an answer.

Kristin stayed quiet.

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

ignored her and turned to leave.

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in her eyes. “Kristin, have you ever looked yourself in the mirror? Do

Trying to seduce Rhett, you might not even know

head low, saying

angry and panicked. She feared

room, Vincent emerged with a shawl, draping it over Ruby. “What’s

just emerged from your brother’s study! I’ve told you that she is untrustworthy. She’s too bunning, acting all innocent when she’s shrewd. She knows your brother runs the show here and is trying to seduce him,” Ruby purposely provoked

her hand. Her words turned Vincent’s

thunder.

Vincent towered over Kristin, descending the stairs with a

to keep his

away in alarm.

the face. “Just

seduce my brother?”

spun, and she collapsed to the ground, her vision

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

over her.

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

Kristin

be late, Vincent sneered, gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so desperate for a man, I’ll make sure you get what you want.”