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

Chapter 226

Mr. FitzGerald.. Kristin got into the car, her voice tinged with nerves

Was Rhett mad at her?

Weren’t you let go from your job?” Rhett reminded her, his tone edged with a reminder she couldn’t avoid.

Kristin let out a sound of realization, finally catching on.

What should I call you then?” Rhett asked with a brooding look on his face.

“Well, I can’t keep calling you that,” Kristin muttered, feeling a flush of embarrassment at the formality of their titles.

“Too hot to handle?” Rhett was clearly irked, “Or am I not worthy?”

“No, that’s not it,” Kristin rushed, waving her hands frantically, her gaze dropping to her fidgeting fingers, “Are you angry with me?”

Rhett sighed and pulled her into a retaliatory kiss, “Why would I be angry?”

Kristin’s ears burned red as she cast a panicked glance around and thankfully the school entrance was mostly deserted.

“Did Hanson come looking for you?” she whispered.

“Growing a backbone? Going behind my back to contact Hanson?” Rhett drove with one hand, the other gripping Kristin’s hand tightly.

“It was just business,” Kristin sneaked a look at Rhett, trying to explain, “The Lewis family wants to establish themselves in Silvergrove City, a partnership with the FitzGerald Group seemed like a surefire way.”

“So you sold me out?” Rhett gritted his teeth, “Do you realize what you’re doing is akin to human trafficking?“–

Kristin stared at him, shocked. How did helping become trafficking?

“Mrs. Lewis‘ biological daughter still hasn’t been found, and they gave it a year. I thought that’d be enough time for you,” she ventured again.

“Is Hanson an idiot?” Rhett didn’t buy that Hanson would let Kristin off the hook so easily, “What else did you promise him?”

“Just to be his assistant, to help him secure the Larkspur Landing project,” Kristin said, her voice a diminishing whisper.

Rhett hit the brakes hard, pulling over.

The Larkspur Landing project was under the Turner family’s jurisdiction, with Clarence at the

Was Kristin really going to compete with Clarence for the project?

Frowning, Rhett looked at her. “Are you sure?”

helm.

was evident, her eyes

feared Rhett would misinterpret her motives.

as a venomous snake, just like Hanson

hand was reassuring. “Kristin, you don’t owe anyone anything. Yes, the Turner family raised you for twenty–one years, but that’s no excuse for how they’ve

to steady her breath, her panic palpable.

getting close to Clarence will hurt you,” Rhett

memories were torture for

“event

Granger dig up everything about Kristin’s past years, but he couldn’t even

of losing control of

painful would it

it won’t,” Kristin shook her head.

her lip, she looked at Rhett with a newfound determination, “I want to help you.”

woman of worth by his

an overwhelming sense of

for not being there to whisk her away when her true heritage was cruelly revealed six years

over the years left Rhett

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but was hell bent on creating a secure future for her.

what you want, and I’ll always have your back,” Rhett wanted to say she didn’t

that seemed

her the

you decide to do, go for it. Win or lose, you’ve got me

lost in thought for a long moment.

like to have someone watching

kiss, then immediately felt the

head with a smirk, “You think you

stammered, her face flushed as she avoided his

an

up at him, fear in her eyes, “I can’t back out, and I’ve already agreed with Mr. Lewis.”

agree,” Rhett said sternly, his face darkening. Hanson was no good, no better than James.

“Why?” Kristin sniffled.

I’m your husband,” Rhett shot

chest, and she shyly turned her gaze

numb, yet it

whatever I want,”

oats, aren’t we?” Rhett ground his molars, a mischievous glint in his eye. Was his darling wife trying to pull a fast one