When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 72

At James‘ Place.

Ever since that incident, Kristin has been holed up at home, too scared to step outside.

The online backlash was intense, and Kristin found herself in the eye of the storm once again.

Too terrified to venture out, she chose to remain hidden.

Although Harriet made several attempts to get in touch, Kristin’s fear held her back from agreeing to meet.

“Grabbed a bite yet?” James was back, carrying dinner.

Kristin stepped out of her room, shaking her head.

She was too scared to even look at her phone, let alone leave the house.

She feared that the online mob would corner her at her doorstep like they did six years ago, hurling trash at her, cursing her to drop dead, saying she had it coming.

“Eat something.” James opened up the porridge, urging Kristin to have some.

Kristin sat at the dining table, her hands somewhat numb..

“I’ve squashed the buzz online. It’ll all be forgotten soon,” James tried to reassure Kristin.

She said nothing. Would it blow over that quickly? The internet might forget, but she couldn’t.

“Try to stay indoors for the next few days. Don’t even think about hitting the club. After the chamber of commerce dinner, I’ll take you out to clear your head,” James suggested, knowing that the folks from the Haywood family were on the hunt for a private settlement.

It wasn’t just the Haywood family searching. The Turner family and Fitzgerald family were also on the prowl.

Kristin looked up at James, waiting for some sort of assurance, but James couldn’t give her a straight answer.

“If Adrienne gets tangled up in criminal charges, the Haywood family won’t stand for it. They’ll go to great lengths to find me. After all, she’s your fiancée. They’ll track me down sooner or later,” Kristin was aware that there were no secrets that time did not reveal.

Staying at James‘ home wasn’t a safe haven.

“I’ve got your back, James wanted Kristin to feel secure.

Kristin didn’t push the conversation and just took a deep breath. She didn’t eat much, feeling nauseous, and retreated back to her room, her figure solitary and forlorn.

James often felt the urge to pull her into his arms, but Kristin always seemed aloof.

He was well aware that without breaking off the engagement with the Haywood family, Kristin

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never fully open up to

her by his side. He just needed some time….

Carter not handing over the reins, James couldn’t

had been hounding him, urging him to

all, actions had consequences. But James knew they couldn’t drag this

phone rang again, he knew it was Berg before he

James

Berg. He shared a strong bond with Carter, cemented

been bullied in Crescendo Town. What are you

Adrienne was the one who messed

side. is none of my business. But if Adrienne knows, she’s entitled to swing at whoever she

silent, just rubbing his temples..

myself. Adrienne has been bullied into jail and I want to see who’s got the nerve to do that.”

the other end, Carter chimed in, “Bring that woman

frown. He

it seems like you’ve grown too big for your

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touch her.” James said,

situation took on a different weight. If Kristin

James

doorway,

James wanted

eyes reddened, Kristin gripped her skirt tightly.

her off with a lesson learned and drop

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only hurt you.

deep breath, holding back the tears. “I won’t…”

She wouldn’t cave.

even for Summer and Garner?” James didn’t want to worry Kristin

do you mean?” Kristin stepped forward anxiously, fearful of

been ostracized by her

had known the Haywood family

stop

James moved to embrace her to calm her down. “Drop the case

you won’t call off the engagement, right? You won’t!” Kristin pushed James away in desperation, retreating

at the Silvergrove Chamber of Commerce,

was trembling all over, heart racing.

that James won’t call off the engagement with

no way

be the mistress, giving someone the ammo to

way.

“Calling off an engagement is not as easy