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 wanted to

on her knees.

years later had lost her pride

no resemblance

what do you think of this outfit?” the image

speaking. “Long

subconsciously reached for her hair, bowing her head

once–prized long hair, naturally sleek and straight even without care, had been cruelly cut along with her pride.

settle the bill”

She at least needed to know how much

in Kristin’s eyes, Bill whispered, “Short hair looks

Bill still remembered his first conversation with Kristin. She had asked, “Isn’t it tiring to be an

like sunshine, fairy–like,

white rose from his hand.

a golden background, meant to forever shine bright as the pure

the holy lady trampled in the mud was

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

starting to feel a

also knew James liked Kristin, but his kind of like…

a parade of women by his side,

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in Kristin’s

many women he switched, Kristin’s shadow lingered on

gave a bitter smile. “I have no choice…”

another way, she wouldn’t debase herself.

enough, with

being thrown to the wolves by Vincent.

with you. Stick by Mr. Bryce’s side and you’ll be

Bill, the once pure lady he had known was inevitably

bad, just that it was a sad reflection of

hung her head,

the way back, James threw out the question.

in thought looking out the car

city, she hadn’t had a proper rest for

signaled Bill to drive around the city, to give Kristin a good look at the

developing so fast.” Kristin mused, marveling at the glitz and glamour of Crescendo Town.

she was a teenager, she visited Crescendo

real deal, a big city, and Crescendo Town was

that every city had its unique cultural

which seemed to have

hotels, entertainment spots all Mr. Bryce’s turf,” the assistant said with