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

Chapter 53

Harriet waltzed in with Kristin, hooking her up with a chill gig at the reception desk.

Kristin’s got the looks with a killer figure, a real head–turner behind the desk.

“Front desk’s all about image, but it’s a trouble magnet too. If some drunk ruffles your feathers, don’t poke the bear, just buzz me, got it?” Harriet’s the sales honcho for the joint, so she’s got Kristin’s back.

Kristin nodded, “Got it, I’m on it.”

As Harriet checked her phone, she rallied a few lookers to charm the guests.

“Hey, Mr. Zack, been a minute, huh? What’s your poison tonight? On the house!”

The chubby guy chuckled, wrapping an arm around Harriet’s waist. “You? Treat me? Brought some pals, find me some sharp gals for a bit of fun.”

Harriet shot him a knowing smile and followed him into the elevator.

Kristin stood at the desk, going over the VIP mugshots. These high–rollers were untouchable.

“Where are you from? A looker like you at the front desk, that’s a tough break,” Yara, another receptionist, said with a grin.

Kristin chuckled and replied, “I’m from out of town.“.

“Same! I hail from Saint Diego.” Yara wasn’t a knockout, but her smile was infectious.

“Front desk pays peanuts, no commission. But you, dolling up and sipping drinks without the extra, could rake in a couple grand a month,” Yara said, noticing Kristin’s silence.

Kristin shook her head. “I’m allergic to alcohol.”

Yara got it. “Shame, but no biggie. We make less, but it’s honest work.”

Kristin gave her a once–over, whispering, “How long have you been here?”

“Since graduation, pushing four years,” Yara whispered back, slipping Kristin a stick of gum.

Kristin murmured thanks and probed softly, “Ever seen Aurora Tech’s James Bryce around?”

didn’t Lisa tell you? Mr.

breathed easier, shaking her head. HR went

coming tonight. We gotta

Kristin nodded.

got dorms. Harriet, being the sales queen, had her space, and

from her first paycheck and send the rest to Garner, she couldn’t help but miss Summer, her little boy. She dared not call, fearing his cries would break her resolve to stay away.

and slim. I’ve got your size. Check if

Even receptionists

to glam up. Makeup room’s over there and my kit’s all yours,” Yara said, transformed

taken aback, remembered that she had nearly forgotten

and even before that, she

and awkward, Kristin eyed her reflection. The dress hugged her form, showcasing her ballet–trained, swan–like neck, and delicate features. Her hair was tied back, her lips pale, but otherwise, striking,

accentuated her shapely

down the dress, but it was hopeless. The high slits.

Yara burst in and stopped short at the sight of Kristin.

stayed quiet,

noticed the bruises,

bit her

dug out a pair of new flesh–toned stockings. “Put these

to replace

come on out, Lisa said the big fish is arriving, and we need to

into the unfamiliar heels, and

color on her lips, she looked much better, cautiously stepping

the etiquette department, was stunned by

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have you just

blushed and headed to her

dinner for Silvergrove Chamber of Commerce is about to start.

sent Kristin’s nerves into overdrive, her

erratic.

the