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.

to strip Kristin of all her thorns, of every shining part, drag her through

with despair, no longer

How could these

helplessly on the couch, Kristin ceased her

her body covered in bruises and scars.

Chapter 22

those bought off by Vincent ensured she received “special treatment” – a daily dose of bullying.

with all these bruises?” Someone said with disgust, instinctively letting

for a good time but not at the risk

from Kristin. “I heard she’s sick…”

who knows how many guys she’s been with. She’s

eyes empty, not moving an

a girl

through this

back then, and Kristin would

the most persistent suitor, followed by Caleb.

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

had already slept with guys, putting on airs but being promiscuous behind the scenes.

was bullied by the girls in her class, enduring verbal abuse.

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

↑ dance shoes.

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

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

if she’s already got a kid.”

wouldn’t take her if she was

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

here soon.”

lay on the couch,

Kristin pulled at her clothes, realizing all

because there were no tears

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