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.

then, she’d fallen into the muck. When no one offered her a helping hand, all the men who’d loved and lost her wanted to trample her underfoot, see her grovel and get her to come crawling

on her knees.

least Kristin six years later had lost her pride and

bore no resemblance to her

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

his time before speaking.

subconsciously reached for her hair,

long hair, naturally sleek and straight even without care, had been cruelly cut along

settle the bill”

least needed

of panic in Kristin’s eyes, Bill

then 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, always running around

was like sunshine, fairy–like,

Bill a bottle of water, then took the white rose from his hand. “Your boss would give you a hard time if I didn’t accept this, right?”

the beautiful and kind–hearted princess with a golden background, meant to forever

see the holy lady trampled in the

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

was starting to feel a twinge of guilt.

liked Kristin, but his kind

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Kristin’s

matter how many women he switched, Kristin’s shadow lingered on them all.

a moment, then gave a bitter smile.

way, she wouldn’t

she was already low enough, with nowhere else

with James was still better than being thrown to the

with women, and he’ll be even more so with you. Stick by Mr. Bryce’s side and you’ll be safe as long as he wants to keep you, you won’t have

the once pure lady he had known

it was a sad reflection of how the world

her head, silent.

you staying?” On the way back, James threw out the question.

looking out the car window,

she hadn’t had a proper rest for

give Kristin a good look at

fast.” Kristin mused, marveling at the

she was a teenager, she visited Crescendo Town, which at that time was pretty

deal, a big city, and

every city

to have lost

spots all Mr. Bryce’s turf,” the assistant said with at chuckle