When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 29

Kristin was staring at Rhett like a deer in headlights, her fingers tingling like crazy

Rhett looked at her and reached out “Give me your hand

Like she was possessed or something, Kristin moved her hand toward him, but then she snatched it back just before touching him, shrinking away in fear “Dirty I’m dirty”

She felt filthy and unworthy as if she’d contaminate Rhett

In her eyes, Rhett was Mr. Perfect, a god like figure. She shouldn’t tarnish him, not even a

little bit

Rhett frowned again, not sure why he was even bothering with her. “Put it on yourself, or you’ll

scar

Kristin was pale as a ghost, her fingers delicate and soft, making the burn look more shocking.

She was like a pristine piece of art, stunning but oh–so–fragile.

Scared, Kristin watched Rhett, reached out to snatch the ointment quickly, and curled back

1. up.

A grin tugged at Rhett’s lips. She reminded him of a defensive stray cat on the streets, always on high alert, paws at the ready, but too scared to throw a swipe.

What was she so scared of? That kid named Summer?

Vincent pushed the door and walked in.

heartbeat. He yanked the curtains closed to hide Kristin,

lowering his head and whispering, “Sorry, Rhett. The nanny said

Mr. Bryce at Aurora Tech?” Rhett asked

tone.

explain, “Rhett, Caleb is Eve’s husband and part of the FitzGerald family. I just wanted to help him and didn’t mean

his head high. With Rhett around, he was always second best, whether

was not too shabby, look like a

Kristin shrank back, listening quietly. Her heart was racing. And she didn’t even dare

Vincent, he’d often whine about how the family would be better off without Rhett, even wishing

since they both had their strengths. But Vincent was always green with

Kristin fell

could protect her, Summer, and Garner. If

by her thoughts, Kristin hugged herself, breathing

as dirty as her even think about making a move on Rhett?

only make things a hundred

ridiculous it was to

You got that?”

Vincent

Rhett let out a mocking laugh.

lecture, he knew the Gladstone Group had been too bold in the past, and no one could save them now. When the collapse came, Vincent and Holcomb would be running for cover, yet here he

FitzGerald family’s name through

clenched his fists, head

glancing behind the curtain again. “Heard