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

bumped

remained silent. It was the end of her shift,

squinted her eyes, shocked, pressing for an answer.

Kristin stayed quiet.

strings to pull, seducing whoever’s in charge, right?” Ruby

and

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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?

not even know

head

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

room, Vincent emerged with a shawl, draping it

acting all innocent when she’s shrewd. She knows your brother runs the show here

of her hand. Her words turned

thunder.

towered over Kristin, descending the stairs with a

struggled to keep his emotions in

away in alarm. “It

the face.

seduce my brother?”

to the

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

over her.

I thought you would’ve 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?”

Kristin denied.

sneered, gripping Kristin’s collar. “Since you’re so desperate for a man, I’ll make sure you get