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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open up to him.

was confident he could keep her by his side. He just needed some

over the reins, James couldn’t

him to get

everyone, letting Adrienne stew a bit. After all, actions had consequences. But James knew they couldn’t drag this

rang again, he knew it was

temples, James answered the

Adrienne’s grandfather, Berg. He shared a strong bond

What are you doing about it?” Berg went straight to the point.

one who

your fiancée, promised by Carter himself. How many women you have on the side. is none of my business. But if Adrienne knows, she’s entitled to swing at whoever

stayed silent, just rubbing his temples..

for Carter and I’ve come to Crescendo Town myself. Adrienne has been bullied into jail and I want to see who’s got the nerve to

Carter chimed

James said with a frown. He couldn’t bring Kristin

big for your britches,” Carter

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her.” James said, glancing at the

the whole situation took on a different weight. If Kristin

hanging up. James instinctively looked

standing at the doorway, obviously having overheard

James wanted to

eyes reddened, Kristin gripped her skirt

maybe let her off with a lesson learned and drop the charges. With Berg here in Crescendo Town, dragging this out

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only hurt you.

she took a deep breath, holding

She wouldn’t cave.

James didn’t want to worry Kristin with this.

stepped forward anxiously,

Summer’s been ostracized by her classmates, even taking a break from school.”

had known the Haywood family wouldn’t let

won’t stop coming after me!” Kristin

down. “Drop the case for now, and I’ll handle the rest. Trust

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

big shindig at the Silvergrove Chamber of Commerce,

be clearer…” Kristin was trembling all

knew that James won’t call off the engagement with

bail on the engagement, there was no way

about to be the mistress, giving someone the

way.

words. This was one heck of a tangled web. “Calling off an engagement is not as easy as you think. When