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.

thorns, of every shining part, drag

with despair, no longer

these people possibly save

Kristin ceased her futile attempts

clothes open, seeing her body

Chapter 22

those bought off by Vincent ensured she received “special treatment” – a daily dose of bullying. Those bruises on her would

this chick sick or what? What’s with all

but

others quickly backed off from

who knows how many guys she’s been with. She’s filthy. Vincent, we don’t do

lay there, eyes empty, not moving

a girl was to start a sex rumor.

been through this back in

back then, and

the most persistent suitor,

had publicly confessed to Kristin, but Kristin turned

rumors started to spread that Kristin had already slept with guys, putting

was bullied by the girls

pig blood on her ballet costume and stuffed razor blades

↑ dance shoes.

one daring to

Vincent as her redemption, a beam of light in her dark world and

if she’s already got a kid.”

wouldn’t take her if she

couldn’t eat or sleep well because of Kristin. Tam

be here

lay on the couch,

up, Kristin pulled at her clothes, realizing all the buttons had

because there were

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