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. Bryce. brings his posse

went

shot’s coming tonight. We gotta suit up.

Kristin nodded.

this gig, she’s found some stability. The company’s got dorms. Harriet, being the sales queen, had her

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

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

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

over there and my kit’s

she had nearly

had gone without makeup for five years in prison, and even before that,

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, especially those

accentuated her shapely and fair legs, though

to pull down the dress, but it

you done?” Yara burst in and stopped short at the sight of Kristin.

quiet, embarrassed.

marks…” Yara noticed the bruises, whispering.

bit her

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

Kristin murmured, promising to replace them

some lipstick and come on out, Lisa said the big

on the stockings, slipped into the unfamiliar heels, and applied Harriet’s lipstick.

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

makeup?” Lisa, from the etiquette department, was

LULA

Chapter 53

have you just greeting at the door.”

and headed to

Silvergrove Chamber of Commerce is about to start.

of the chamber dinner sent Kristin’s nerves into

erratic.

bit as she approached the