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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numbly stared at the noodles bolling in the pot, her hands slowly dropping to her

on women.” James did never had

James let go of Kristin and

James was the kind of guy who wanted what he couldn’t have, but once he had it. he might

stunning, a real head–turner, the type that shines no matter where she stands.” Kristin turned off the stove and faced

star like Linda, she felt dull and

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

in the clink hadn’t faded completely. Her wrists were laced with ugly

guy who demanded the ultimate from women,

a shattered porcelain pot, glued back together, too cheap

stood rigid, his

Kristin chuckled bitterly, as if

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

bolted, practically fleeing.

complex storm of emotions in him was

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

they knew the vile things she’d been through. they’d probably not want to lay eyes on

his place, nursing a

solo drinking, Linda barged into the

James was planning to

status from a dance

nest egg over the years, what woman wouldn’t

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hunters in

or had all sorts of quirks. But a hot and fun–loving guy like James

had a thing for Rhett, but too bad for them, Rhett was a germaphobe who didn’t let any

didn’t shove Linda away, his

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

James told Linda to

stood obediently in front of him.

shirt.” His voice was barely

around, though it was just the two of them.

all, he was her sugar

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

under his breath, downing a whole glass of

unmarred. Yet, for some odd reason, James‘ mind was flooded with images of Kristin…

sounded hurt, not understanding where she

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