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

Chapter 65

Kristin shook her head, not uttering a word.

Of course, she was filled with regret.

But regret was as useless as a chocolate teapot.

What she regretted wasn’t her lack of compromise with James back then, but rather… why the heck she didn’t kick the bucket in her birth year.

“Have a rest, and I’ll whip up some dinner,” Kristin said with a voice so low it dripped with formality and detachment.

James frowned and sauntered over to the floor–to–ceiling window to light up a cigarette..

Kristin’s current vibe was obviously not what he was gunning for.

But just because she was Kristin.

“Bill, drop a line to Linda’s agent and tell her she’s been too big for her britches lately. Have her lay low, no biz gigs or roles for the next half a year.” James ordered coldly over the phone.

On the other end, Bill got the memo. Linda was getting iced for a good six months.

All because she had the gall to ruffle Kristin today.

“Got it, Mr. Bryce.

After hanging up. James turned to look at Kristin bustling about in the kitchen.

Her hair was loosely pinned up, her frame gaunt, her skin so pale it nearly glowed.

From James‘ perspective, Kristin was drop–dead gorgeous, the kind that made it hard to look

away.

Six years back, when James first clapped eyes on Kristin, he thought she was the kind of princess meant to be caged in gold, a trophy for all to admire.

But now, he felt an urge to hide her away and keep her all to himself away from prying eyes.

“Sure you don’t wanna glance at the contract?” Ditching the cigarette butt, James stepped into the kitchen and wrapped his arms around Kristin from behind.

Kristin tensed up, almost dropping the kitchen knife on her foot, but James was quick to catch

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“No need…” Replying, she shook her head.

“I didn’t bring you here to play nanny…” James‘ voice was deep and raspy, a reminder he kept drilling into Kristin.

He had a strong impulse towards Kristin, but at least in this regard, he would respect her choice.

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in the pot, her

not like you’re short on women.” James did never had a shortage of women.

either,” James let go of Kristin and leaned back,

the kind of guy who wanted what he couldn’t have, but once he

no matter where she stands.” Kristin turned off the stove and faced James. “There’s no point…

star like Linda, she felt dull

The scars on her body were a horror show, the bruises

marks from her time in the clink hadn’t faded completely. Her wrists

the ultimate from women, at the very

she… was a shattered porcelain pot, glued back together,

stood rigid, his fingers clenched tight.

chuckled bitterly, as if she wouldn’t fetch a dime even on the

his voice low. “When you’ve made up your mind, see Bill for the contract. Use the card as you like, and hit up Bill

bolted, practically fleeing.

of Kristin’s bruised body, a complex storm of emotions in him

a self–deprecating laugh, picked up her shirt from the

things she’d been through. they’d probably not want to lay eyes

place, nursing a drink alone

barged into the room

was planning to put

three years. Her no–name status from a dance academy to

egg over the years, what woman

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hunters in showbiz, Linda hit the

the other bigwigs were either pudgy or had all sorts of quirks. But a hot

for Rhett, but too bad for them, Rhett was a germaphobe who didn’t

wrong?” James didn’t shove Linda away, his voice

“I shouldn’t have messed

up.” James told Linda to get on her feet.

obediently in front of him.

shirt.” His voice was barely

though it was just the two of them.

bit her lip. After all,

Linda stripped off her shirt, ready to climb onto James‘

cursed under his breath, downing a whole glass of

and unmarred. Yet, for some odd reason,

not understanding where she

line. If you mess with her, I won’t hesitate to reintroduce myself.” James said. standing up and straightening his suit before walking out without looking back.