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.

Kristin reached out and took the burn ointment. “Thank you.”

the study and slipped out quietly.

the living room, she bumped into Ruby, standing on

It was the end of her shift, and

squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing for an

Kristin stayed quiet.

habits die hard, huh? Always know which strings to pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on

and turned to leave.

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looked yourself

you might not even know how you’ll end up

her head low, saying nothing.

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

a

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 Vincent.

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

thunder.

of Ruby, Vincent towered over Kristin, descending the stairs with

struggled to keep his emotions in check..

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

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

seduce my brother?”

she collapsed to the ground, her vision

make a

over her.

toned it down after five years 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

didn’t…” Kristin

you’re