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?”

tell you? Mr. Bryce.

head. HR went easy on her because of Harriet.

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

Kristin nodded.

some stability. The company’s got dorms. Harriet, being the sales queen, had her space, and Kristin got to room with her

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

changed. You’re tall and slim. I’ve got your size. Check if the dress

receptionists had to

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

that she had nearly forgotten how to do

for five years in prison, and even before that, she rarely beautified herself. Any stage makeup she’d had was

showcasing her ballet–trained, swan–like neck, and delicate

her proportions were spot–on. High heels accentuated her shapely and fair legs, though the bruises

it was hopeless. The high slits. meant her legs were on

and stopped short at the sight of Kristin. “You

quiet, embarrassed.

noticed the bruises, whispering.

bit her

dug out a pair of new

murmured, promising to replace

got the foundation. Slap on some lipstick and come on out, Lisa said the big

into

color on her lips, she looked much better, cautiously

from the etiquette department, was stunned by Kristin’s

LULA

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have you just

headed to her post.

of Commerce is about to start. Big

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

erratic.

as she approached the door, Kristin was turning