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

despair, no longer struggling

was pointless. How could these people

helplessly on the couch, Kristin ceased

open, seeing her body covered in bruises

Chapter 22

Vincent ensured she received “special treatment” – a daily dose of bullying. Those bruises on

what? What’s with all these bruises?” Someone said with disgust,

time but

others quickly backed off from Kristin. “I heard she’s

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

there, eyes empty, not

to destroy a girl was to start

been through this

crush on her back then, and Kristin would

the most persistent suitor, followed by

Caleb had publicly confessed to Kristin, but Kristin turned them down gently.

Kristin had already slept with guys, putting

rumors and was bullied by the girls

blood on her ballet costume and stuffed razor

↑ dance shoes.

to mess

her redemption, a beam of light in her dark world and savior. But suddenly, the

if she’s already

take her if she was free.”

sleep well because of

here soon.”

lay on the couch, listening to

pulled at her clothes, realizing all the buttons had been

cry, because there were

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