When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 31

No one has ever taken her side all these years, not even half a word of justice

No matter how much she struggled, screamed, or fought back, it was useless. No one was listening

She felt like a stomped on flower in the mud, too beaten down for another struggle. But Rhett’s words somehow managed to stir her long–dormant heart

“Rhett I mean, no, it wasn’t like that She wasn’t in cahoots with her mom then. It was later when she and her mom plotted to scam my family’s money” Rattled by Rhett’s intense gaze, Ruby stuttered through her words.

Rhett’s presence was overwhelming.

Rhett didn’t bother with Ruby anymore and walked straight up to Kristin. “Carey was not here. so I had her bring me a glass of water. Got a problem with that?”

Vincent looked at Rhett in surprise. The words were understandable, but Rhett coming to Kristin’s defense like this was out of character.

This wasn’t like the Rhett he knew. Why would Rhett stick his neck out for a woman like

Kristin?

It only made Vincent’s jealousy more intense.

“Vincent, you’ve got some nerve to raise a hand against a woman,” Rhett said, anger flaring

he saw the swollen handprint on Kristin’s pale face.

Vincent clenched his fists, unwilling to admit he had hit Kristin.

darkened, and with a low and threatening

wondered why he

woman

finish, Rhett’s fist connected with his face. Vincent stumbled backward, struggling to keep his balance.

Ruby ran over, dumbfounded, helping

met Rhett’s. He cursed inwardly, “Damn it! He

be doing this to get back at him for

long moment, Vincent took a deep breath. “Rhett … I realize I was wrong.”

Vincent, wondering how the FitzGerald family could raise someone so lacking in

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Vincent felt humiliated by Rhett, his

and felt addicted to this feeling of

her back.

shouldn’t have gotten involved.

up, Kristin covered her cheek and walked

if a gust of wind could blow her away.

gaze on Vincent. “Didn’t

his teeth. Rhett was humiliating him and his mother. He knew Rhett had never respected him or his mother because she wasn’t born into high society but had risen as

never taken him seriously.

the company for a while. Reflect on your actions at home!” Rhett warned. him and left, not wanting

entered this home pregnant,

went mad, smashing things

hell does he think he is to boss me around?”