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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stared at the noodles bolling in the

it’s not like you’re short on women.” James did never had

short on nannies either,” James let go of Kristin and leaned back, teasing.

of guy who wanted what he couldn’t have, but once he had it. he

Linda. She’s stunning, a real head–turner, the type that shines no matter where she stands.” Kristin turned off the stove and faced James. “There’s no point… wasting your energy on someone like

star like Linda, she felt

and tossed it aside, slowly unbuttoning her shirt. The scars on her body

faded completely. Her wrists were laced with ugly scars from countless suicide

kind of guy who demanded the ultimate from women,

a shattered porcelain pot, glued back

his

you?” Kristin chuckled bitterly, as if she wouldn’t fetch a dime even

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

bolted,

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

laugh, picked up her shirt from the floor, and crouched there

knew the vile things she’d been through. they’d

place, nursing

drinking, Linda barged into the room and started clinging to him. “I know I

was

no–name status from a dance academy to

years, what woman wouldn’t love a guy like James?

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the sugar daddy hunters in showbiz, Linda hit the jackpot.

the other bigwigs were either pudgy or had all sorts of

a thing for Rhett, but too bad for them, Rhett was a germaphobe who didn’t let any woman near him.

didn’t shove Linda away, his voice a low

was practically glued to him. “I

to get on

Linda stood obediently in front of him.

your shirt.” His voice was

around, though it was just

bit her lip. After all, he was her

shirt,

under his breath, downing a whole glass of

Yet, for some

understanding

you mess with her, I won’t hesitate to reintroduce myself.” James said. standing up and straightening his suit before walking out