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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noodles bolling in the pot, her hands slowly dropping

on women.” James did never had

not short on nannies either,” James let go of Kristin and leaned

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

she stands.” Kristin turned off the stove and

Linda, she

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

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

who demanded the ultimate from

glued back together, too

rigid, his

this look valuable to you?” Kristin chuckled bitterly, as if

the contract. Use the card as you like, and hit

bolted, practically fleeing.

sight of Kristin’s bruised body, a complex

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

would give her a second look now. If they knew the vile things she’d been through.

had left his place, nursing

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

James was planning to put

status from a dance

made her nest egg over the years, what woman wouldn’t love a guy like

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daddy hunters in showbiz,

pudgy or had all sorts of quirks. But

but too bad for them,

wrong?” James didn’t shove Linda

to him. “I

James told Linda to get

obediently in front of

your shirt.” His voice

glancing around, though it was just the two of

all, he was her sugar

her shirt, ready to climb onto

James cursed under his breath, downing a whole glass of

like Kristin said, Linda was beautiful, her skin flawless and unmarred. Yet, for some odd reason, James‘ mind was flooded with

hurt, not understanding where she

her, I won’t hesitate to reintroduce myself.” James said. standing up and straightening his suit