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

Chapter 51

Kristin didn’t know what was the point of clinging to her so–called pride anymore.

In Silvergrove City, her reputation was trashed, down to the bone. Everyone was gabbing about how she got dirty enough to have a strange man’s baby. However, only she was aware that it was a singular night of passion with a man.

Once your name was dragged through the mud, you could never be clean again.

As long as Kristin could make money, enough to cover Summer’s medical bills, she’d do anything.

Harriet was a bit taken aback, not expecting Kristin to agree.

During those five years in the slammer, no matter how much her cellmates bullied and humiliated her, she never budged but stood tall. Kristin never begged for mercy, and bit back the pain without making a peep.

Who knew she’d have a change of heart just days after getting out?

“Try working with me for a month first and do some other stuff. I’m worried your weakness… might not handle this work,” Harriet sighed, paid the driver, and got out to help Kristin with her things.

Kristin didn’t have much to carry, just a few clothes, the same ones Garner had sent to the prison.

“Thanks, Harriet.” Kristin hurried to show her gratitude.

–“What for? Once you’re in Crescendo Town, if I’ve got a roof, you’ve got a place to shelter from

the storm.”

The snow was coming down hard, piling up on Harriet’s long hair.

Kristin reached up to touch her hair, which, once long enough to drape over her shoulders, had been chopped off when she was locked up. Not having cut it for half a year, it was barely shoulder–length now.

“Harriet, do you ever come across James from Aurora Tech?” Kristin asked quietly.

to the rental, Harriet cursed at the trash littering the

back at Kristin, Harriet chuckled. “Who? Our Crescendo

Kristin stayed silent.

a fine thing, on TV, on my phone, in the news, that’s where,” Harriet thought

look of disappointment filled Kristin’s eyes. How on earth could she meet

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is the biggest and fanciest in Silvergrove City. I heard Aurora Tech’s got a stake in it. and some

mags.

It’s not totally out of

luck.”

bit about Kristin’s backstory. If It was any other gal, Harriet might have laughed at their pipe dreams,

mighty.

her eyes for a moment, then she flashed a smile at Harriet. “Thank you,

same mud pit here, why all the fuss?” Harriet lifted

stared blankly at the filthy and stinking trash

the FitzGerald Group

FitzGerald, here’s the financial summary for last quarter.”

cost 1.2 billion, what’s the return on investment?” Rhett frowned, clearly

we shouldn’t fixate on return on

was a

he running

Rhett, Vincent was just foolish and clueless.

into where that

were brothers. A thorough investigation might

spook the horses,” Rhett huffed. He didn’t trust anyone in the FitzGerald family, including his father Holcomb.

Crescendo Town with himself as the host. He’s inviting you to Crescendo Town.” The secretary checked Rhett’s schedule. “Last year’s dinner was here in Silvergrove City, and you