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

Chapter 50

Crescendo Town, while different, held its own against Silvergrove City in terms of vibrancy and

shimmer.

In this city with all its bright lights and boozy nights, the feeling of being a stranger nearly drowned Kristin like a surging river.

Kristin curled up in a corner, her body trembling like a leaf.

Unlike Silvergrove City, Crescendo Town had to endure the harsh sting of bone–chilling winters. At night, the snow came down in buckets, and folks hurried along.

Kristin leaned against the window glass, gazing at the heavy snowfall outside.

As a kid, she loved snowy days, because Silvergrove City never got winter, so she was dying to see the snow.

“Kris, this year I’m gonna take you to Oakville Crossings to catch some snow.”

She remembered the winter before her cover was blown, Clarence had everything planned out. He whisked her away from school, giving her the surprise of her life.

Back then, Clarence doted on her. He provided every form of protection a brother could possibly offer to his sister.

Kristin used to take it for granted, but now, it felt like a debt she owed that she ought to repay.

Over the years, Kristin had silently endured all the pain inflicted by the Turner family, simply because she got more warmth in those first twenty years than she deserved.

She could understand why Summer hated her.

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the snow starts.” That year, Clarence fondly ruffled Kristin’s hair, taking her to Oakville Crossings

in a thick–down jacket. The weather was freezing, but her heart was warm. Now the dream was over, and her current life was the real deal she was supposed to face.

up,

had dozed off by the window. Hearing her name, she

like I’m gonna eat you up,” said the woman squatting in front of Kristin, dressed

relief. “How did you know I

where

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a cigarette. “You called me

told you to look for me when you got out,

a few days

come with me.”

Kristin’s prison buddy and the one

was a moocher, and apparently made his fortune thanks to his wife’s family. Still, he kept a mistress on the side.

she demanded Harriet pay back the money. Harriet refused, and the guy and his wife sued

clever and played Harriet for the

was shivering, and thought Kristin was too fragile for their line of work. “With that tiny

the heat,” Kristin shook her head.

deep drag, and laughed so hard she bent over. “Kristin, don’t tell me you actually

finally getting Harriet’s drift. “I…

said you’re strapped for cash.” Harriet pulled Kristin into a cab.

against the cab window, flicking her cigarette

stop her, feeling it wasn’t right

the sight of Kristin’s reaction, Harriet laughed without malice. “Do you think

up in the corner. Yeah, she needed to return that