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.

out and took the burn ointment.

the study and slipped out

reached the living room, she bumped into Ruby, standing on the

of her shift, and

study?” Ruby squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing

Kristin stayed quiet.

huh? Always know which strings to pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed

her and turned to

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burning in her eyes. “Kristin, have you ever looked yourself in the mirror? Do you see what a mess you are? Did you know Rhett is

you might not

hung her head

panicked. She

room, Vincent emerged with a shawl, draping it over

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

the back of her hand. Her words turned Vincent’s face

thunder.

towered over Kristin, descending the stairs with a menacing air.

Vincent struggled to keep his

the danger, Kristin backed away in alarm. “It was… nothing.

Kristin across the face. “Just that you’re shameless, trying to

seduce my brother?”

she collapsed to the ground,

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

over her.

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

Kristin denied.

8:30 AM sharp. Don’t be late, Vincent sneered, gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so desperate for a man, I’ll make sure

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