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?”

Tech’s playground, didn’t Lisa tell you? Mr. Bryce. brings his posse here and he’s our VIP.”

HR went easy on her because of

some big shot’s coming tonight. We gotta suit up.

Kristin nodded.

the sales queen, had her space, and Kristin

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

got your size.

heels and the dress. Even receptionists had to look the part

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

remembered that she had nearly forgotten how to do makeup.

even before that, she

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,

the tallest, but her proportions were spot–on. High heels accentuated her shapely and fair legs, though the bruises still healing were a harsh contrast.

it was hopeless. The high slits.

in and stopped short at the

quiet, embarrassed.

Yara noticed the bruises, whispering.

her lip, silent.

dug out a pair of new flesh–toned

promising to replace

Slap on some lipstick and come on out, Lisa said the

put on the stockings, slipped into the unfamiliar heels, and applied

lips, she looked much

from the etiquette department, was stunned by Kristin’s

LULA

Chapter 53

“Such a waste to have you just greeting at the

and headed

is about

the chamber dinner sent Kristin’s nerves into overdrive, her breathing

erratic.

the door, Kristin