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

Chapter 22

“Vincent! You’re a beast,” Caleb was itching to charge forward but got blocked by Vincent’s

crew.

“Mr. Gladstone, you best sit tight and watch.” They were helpless. After all, it was Vincent, a member of the FitzGerald family, Rhett’s younger brother.

In Silvergrove City, who’d dare to pick a fight with the FitzGeralds?

Who’d have the nerve to take on Rhett?

Everyone sucked up to Vincent not because of who he was but because he was Rhett’s brother. “Caleb, keep your cool. If you don’t throw a punch, I’ll tell my brother to put in a good word for you with Mr. Bryce,” Vincent said mockingly, using the Gladstone Group to threaten Caleb.

He bet Caleb, the yellow–bellied guy, would cave for his interests.

He just wanted Kristin to see what kind of a man Caleb was.

“Let me go…” Kristin pleaded through tears. “Vincent, please, let me go.”

But begging was useless. Kristin should’ve known that by then.

A few guys roughly grabbed Kristin, pushing her down on the couch, trying to rip her clothes off. Kristin cried and struggled, but it was no use.

“Help me… please, help me…” Kristin looked to Caleb for rescue, feeling like she’d fallen into an icy pit, cold and suffocating.

Caleb’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he wanted to step forward, but he hesitated.

Without the Gladstone Group, he’d be another doormat in their circle. Fingers clenched until they shook, Caleb looked away.

He hadn’t expected that Ms. Turner, once so untouchable, would be brought so low by this

crowd.

That blooming white rose was nothing but withered petals.

like he wanted to strip Kristin of all her thorns, of every shining part, drag her through the mud, and stomp her

despair, no longer struggling

was pointless. How could these people

the couch, Kristin ceased

tore her clothes open, seeing her

Chapter 22

treatment” – a daily dose of bullying. Those bruises

is this chick sick or what? What’s with all these bruises?” Someone

were up for a good time but not at the risk of catching

quickly backed off from

many guys she’s been with. She’s filthy.

eyes empty, not moving an inch.

to destroy a girl

been through this back in high school.

on her back then, and Kristin would

persistent

had publicly confessed to Kristin, but Kristin turned them

slept with guys, putting on airs but being promiscuous

these rumors and was bullied by the girls

bullies spilled pig blood on her ballet costume and stuffed razor blades into

↑ dance shoes.

she dated Vincent, and with no one daring to mess with him,

beam of light in her dark world and savior. But

if she’s already got

her if she was

well because of Kristin. Tam surely wouldn’t mind. Where’s Tam today

here soon.”

Kristin lay on the couch, listening

Kristin pulled at her clothes, realizing all the buttons had been torn off.

because there were no tears

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