When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 57

James arched an eyebrow. A woman? Rhett was stirring up such a fuss just to find a lady, even coming to Crescendo Town ahead of schedule?

“Got it covered. I can’t have Rhett feeling neglected. I’ll take care of it personally tomorrow night.” James told his assistant after a quick glance at his schedule. “Push back my appointments for the next few days. If Rhett’s hitting up Silvergrove City, I gotta tag along.”

The assistant got how important Rhett was, but from Mr. Bryce’s vibe, it seemed like Rhett was just a smokescreen.

Because James‘ gaze was glued to Kristin the whole time.

“Dig up some dirt on the FitzGerald family and the Turner family to see why she’s popped up in Crescendo Town James said. He knew Kristin had been released from the slammer and had been itching for a chance to swing by Silvergrove City. Little did he expect her to waltz right up to his doorstep.

Lounging on the sofa, James‘ gaze carried a deep meaning. This time, it was Kristin who had come looking for trouble…Well she couldn’t blame him for not letting go now.

“Is she… the receptionist at the club, right?” the assistant blurted out, shocked. How was she tied to the FitzGerald family and the Turner family of Silvergrove City?

James paused for a beat, then looked up at his assistant. “Bill, how long you been with me?”

Bill was all nerves. “Six years…”

“Didn’t you recognize her?” James felt a weird tightness in his chest.

Kristin really changed a lot, so much that even Bill couldn’t spot her.

Bill was stunned, covering his mouth in shock. “Man, that’s one heck of a transformation.”

Bill knew in his first year on the job that his boss had his eye on a society darling. Ms. Turner, all cool and classy.

She was the one his boss wanted but couldn’t have.

Just six years… and she had turned into this.

“Mr. Bryce, does she know about what you did back then…?” Bill started, then held back.

James shot him a warning look. “Zip it.”

Bill hung his head. “My bad, Mr. Bryce.”

After recognizing Kristin, Bill’s eyes were all tense, sneaking several glances her way.

It had been six years, but he still remembered the first time he saw Kristin, fresh out of college, tagging along with Mr. Bryce to Silvergrove City, watching her on stage performing a ballet

solo.

On that stage, she was breathtakingly beautiful.

Bill knew Kristin was meant to be a dazzling and noble swan, a pure white presence gracing the heavens.

one offered her a helping hand, all the men who’d loved and lost her

on her knees.

won. At least Kristin six years later had lost her pride and showed up at his

now bore no resemblance to her past

Bryce, what do you think of this outfit?” the

before speaking. “Long hair suited you better.”

reached for her hair, bowing

without

settle the bill” James instructed Bill.

nervous, followed him. She at least needed

Kristin’s eyes, Bill whispered, “Short

waved her hand dismissively. “Can I just… get one piece? It’s too pricey.” Bill still remembered his first conversation with Kristin. She had asked, “Isn’t it tiring to be an assistant,

then, Kristin’s smile was like sunshine,

white rose from his hand. “Your boss

memory, Kristin was the beautiful and kind–hearted princess with a

the holy lady trampled in the mud was a pity.

sure you want to stick with our boss?” Bill asked with goodwill, taking

starting to feel a twinge of

James liked Kristin, but

the years, James had a parade of women by his side, each one a ballerina,

Chapter 57

Kristin’s former

how many women he switched, Kristin’s shadow

then gave a

way, she

already low enough,

was still better than being thrown to the wolves by

so with you.

he had known was inevitably

it was a sad reflection

hung her

you staying?” On the way

lost in thought looking out the car

this strange city, she hadn’t had a proper rest for days.

city, to give

so fast.” Kristin mused, marveling at the glitz and glamour

a teenager, she visited Crescendo Town, which at that

Silvergrove City was the real deal, a big city, and Crescendo Town was just

had snapped back, arguing that every city

to have

high–end malls, hotels, entertainment spots all Mr. Bryce’s turf,” the assistant said with at chuckle while