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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the pot, her

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

James let go of Kristin and leaned back, teasing.

wanted what he couldn’t have, but once

turned off the stove and faced James. “There’s no point… wasting your energy on someone like me. You

shining star like Linda, she felt dull and

tossed it aside, slowly unbuttoning her shirt. The scars on her body were a horror show, the bruises frighteningly

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

guy who demanded the ultimate

a shattered porcelain pot, glued back together, too cheap and

his

if she wouldn’t fetch a dime even on the

you’ve made up your mind, see Bill for the contract. Use

turned and bolted,

sight of Kristin’s bruised body, a complex storm

out a self–deprecating laugh, picked up her shirt from the floor, and crouched there for

things she’d been through. they’d probably not want

Nightlight Club, James had left his place, nursing a drink alone at

Linda barged into the room and

agent that James was

from a dance academy to her current success was all thanks to

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

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sugar daddy hunters in

know, the other bigwigs were either pudgy or had all sorts of quirks. But a hot and fun–loving guy

course, every female star had a thing for Rhett, but too bad for them, Rhett was a germaphobe who didn’t let

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

him. “I shouldn’t have messed with Kristin…”

told Linda to get on

obediently in front of

voice was barely above

around, though it was just the two

lip. After all, he

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

cursed under his breath, downing a whole

Linda was beautiful, her skin flawless and unmarred. Yet, for some

hurt, not understanding where she fell

If you mess with her, I won’t hesitate to reintroduce myself.” James said. standing up and