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?”

playground, didn’t Lisa tell you?

head. HR went easy on her because

big shot’s coming tonight. We gotta suit up. I’ll get

Kristin nodded.

company’s got dorms. Harriet, being the sales

Garner, she couldn’t help but miss Summer, her little boy. She dared not call, fearing his cries would break

and slim. I’ve got your size.

handed Kristin the crystal heels and the dress. Even receptionists had

to glam up. Makeup room’s over there and my

aback, remembered that she had

had gone without makeup for five years in prison, and even before that, she rarely beautified herself. Any stage makeup she’d had was always

eyed her reflection. The dress hugged her form, showcasing her ballet–trained, swan–like neck, and delicate

accentuated her shapely and

a deep breath, she tried to pull down the dress, but it was hopeless. The high

done?” Yara burst in and stopped short at the

quiet, embarrassed.

noticed the bruises,

her lip,

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

promising to replace them

stranger. You’ve got the foundation. Slap on some lipstick and come on out, Lisa said the big

nodded, hastily put on the stockings, slipped into the

on her lips, she looked much better, cautiously stepping

no makeup?” Lisa, from the etiquette department,

LULA

Chapter 53

you just

headed

dinner for Silvergrove Chamber of Commerce is about to start. Big shots everywhere, stay

dinner sent Kristin’s nerves into overdrive, her breathing grew

erratic.

bit as she approached the door, Kristin was