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 the burn

the door to the study and slipped out

living room, she bumped into Ruby, standing on the stairs.

end of her shift,

squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing for an

Kristin stayed quiet.

seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby seemed intent on

ignored her and turned

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right there!” Ruby glared at Kristin, fury burning in her eyes. “Kristin, have you ever looked yourself

you might not even know

head

angry and panicked. She feared Kristin might get

the commotion from the room, Vincent emerged with a shawl, draping it

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

back of her hand. Her words

thunder.

towered over Kristin, descending the stairs with

to keep

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

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

seduce my brother?”

she collapsed to the ground, her vision

make a fist,

over her.

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 who tried to

Kristin denied.

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