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?”

eyes. “Yeah! We’re Aurora Tech’s playground, didn’t Lisa tell you? Mr. Bryce. brings his posse here and he’s our VIP.”

head. HR went easy

that some big shot’s coming tonight.

Kristin nodded.

sales queen, had her space, and

hundred 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

slim. I’ve got your size. Check if the dress is too short. Here are

the dress. Even receptionists had to look the part in a swanky club.

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

had nearly forgotten

years in prison, and even before that, she rarely beautified herself. Any

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,

her proportions were spot–on. High heels accentuated her shapely and fair

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

burst in and stopped short at the sight of Kristin. “You a

stayed quiet, embarrassed.

Yara noticed the bruises,

her lip, silent.

dug out a pair of new flesh–toned stockings.

murmured, promising to replace

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

put on the stockings, slipped into the

her lips, she looked much better, cautiously

from the etiquette department, was

LULA

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you just

and headed

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

sent Kristin’s nerves into overdrive, her breathing grew

erratic.

a bit as she approached the door, Kristin was