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.

of all her thorns, of every shining part, drag

looked at Caleb with despair,

How could these people

couch, Kristin ceased

her clothes open, seeing her body covered in bruises and

Chapter 22

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

what? What’s with all

but not at the risk

off from Kristin. “I heard

she’s been with. She’s filthy.

eyes empty, not moving

girl was to start a sex rumor.

been through this back in

and Kristin would find love letters on her desk

persistent

and Caleb had publicly confessed to Kristin, but Kristin turned

rumors started to spread that Kristin had already slept with guys, putting on airs but being promiscuous behind the scenes.

many times over these rumors and was bullied by the girls

worse, the bullies spilled pig blood on her ballet costume and

↑ dance shoes.

daring to mess with

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

she if she’s already got

her if

the day and couldn’t eat or sleep well

be here

the couch, listening

realizing

there

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