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.

the rental, Harriet cursed at the trash littering the hallway. “These classless jerks, throwing

Harriet chuckled. “Who?

Kristin stayed silent.

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

eyes. How on earth could

1/4

in it. and some top brass

mags.

out of the question, but you

luck.”

If It was any other gal, Harriet might have laughed at their pipe dreams,

mighty.

lit up her eyes for a moment, then she flashed a smile

mud pit here, why all the fuss?” Harriet lifted her chin towards the

the filthy and stinking

Group in Silvergrove

the financial summary for last quarter.” the secretary reported.

return on

we shouldn’t fixate on return on investment just

was a bit

scoffed. “Is he running

just foolish and

we dig into where that money’s

Rhett were brothers. A

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

Commerce dinner will be in 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 were the