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.

was like he wanted to strip Kristin of all her thorns, of every shining part, drag her through

looked at Caleb with despair, no longer struggling or

How could these people possibly save her?

ceased her futile attempts

her clothes open, seeing her

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she received “special treatment” – a daily

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

time but not at

quickly backed off from Kristin. “I heard she’s sick…”

with. She’s filthy. Vincent, we don’t do

eyes empty, not moving

a girl was to start

through this

crush on her back then, and Kristin would find love letters on her desk daily.

was the most persistent suitor,

Caleb had publicly confessed to Kristin, but Kristin

had already slept with guys, putting on airs but being promiscuous

and was bullied by the girls

on her ballet costume and stuffed razor blades into her

↑ dance shoes.

daring to mess

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

she’s already got a

wouldn’t take her if she was

well because of

be here

on the couch, listening to their vile words.

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

didn’t cry, because there were

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