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.

rental, Harriet cursed at the trash littering the hallway.

“Who? Our Crescendo Town’s

Kristin stayed silent.

my phone, in

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

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

mags.

It’s not totally out of the question, but you gotta count

luck.”

other gal, Harriet might have laughed at their pipe dreams, but Kristin was once Ms. Turner, who rubbed elbows with the high

mighty.

then she

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

filthy and stinking trash without a

Group in Silvergrove City.

the financial summary for last

what’s the return

on return on investment just yet.”

a bit scared.

“Is he running

was just foolish and clueless.

into where that money’s gone?” the

were brothers. A thorough investigation might strain their

Rhett huffed. He didn’t

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 host. It’s Mr. Bryce’s turn to