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.

cursed at the trash littering the

at Kristin, Harriet chuckled. “Who?

Kristin stayed silent.

my phone, in the news, that’s where,” Harriet thought Kristin was just messing

eyes. How on earth could she meet James?

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Silvergrove City. I heard Aurora Tech’s got a stake in it. and some top brass from

mags.

wanna meet him… It’s not totally out of

luck.”

might have laughed at their pipe dreams, but Kristin was once Ms. Turner, who rubbed

mighty.

then she flashed a smile at Harriet. “Thank you, Harriet.”

Harriet lifted her chin

at the filthy and stinking trash

the FitzGerald Group in Silvergrove

the financial summary for

project cost 1.2 billion, what’s the return on investment?”

on

secretary was a bit scared.

scoffed. “Is he

just foolish and clueless.

that money’s gone?” the

A thorough investigation might strain their relationship.

spook the horses,” Rhett huffed. He didn’t trust anyone in

Silvergrove Chamber of Commerce dinner will be in Crescendo Town with himself as the host. He’s inviting you to Crescendo Town.” The secretary checked