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 noodles bolling in the pot, her hands slowly dropping to

it’s not like you’re short on women.” James did

on nannies either,” James let

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

real head–turner, the type that shines no matter where she stands.” Kristin turned off the stove and faced James. “There’s no

Linda, she

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

faded completely. Her wrists were

who demanded the ultimate

shattered porcelain pot, glued

rigid, his fingers clenched tight.

you?” Kristin chuckled bitterly, as if

up.” James 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 up Bill

turned and bolted,

body, a complex storm of emotions in

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

vile things she’d been through. they’d probably

James had left his place, nursing a drink alone

hearing that James was solo drinking, Linda barged into the room and started clinging to him. “I know I messed up…”

that James was

a dance academy to her current success was all thanks

the years, what woman

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daddy hunters in showbiz, Linda hit the jackpot.

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

female star had 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

“I

told Linda to get

obediently in front of

His voice was barely

though it was just the two of

all, he was her sugar

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

downing a whole glass of booze.

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

Linda sounded hurt, not understanding

to reintroduce myself.” James said. standing up and straightening his suit before walking out without looking back.