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

Chapter 76

Vincent got hauled off by the cops, but the chamber of commerce shindig just kept rolling on.

Rhett was still the brightest star at the banquet, with a swarm of folks itching to rub elbows with him.

But Rhett always had an indifferent vibe plastered on his face..

This man, who virtually ruled the business world, naturally exuded an air of condescension, as if always peering from his ivory tower.

“Mr. FitzGerald, fancy a drink?” some actress made a beeline for Rhett to get to know him.

Everyone in the loop knew Rhett wasn’t one for chasing skirts or being easy to get chummy with, but there were always those who thought they were hot stuff to take a shot.

If Rhett took a shine to her, then she’d be on cloud nine for sure.

The FitzGerald Group’s film and TV empire was always the bellwether in showbiz. Everyone. wanted to sign up with them and be one of the superstars under Rhett’s leadership.

“Sorry, Mr. FitzGerald doesn’t drink, York stepped in with a smile, playing the buffer for Rhett.

Rhett, nursing a champagne glass, was glued to his phone screen the whole time. He was waiting for a call from the hospital.

No call meant Kristin hadn’t woken up yet.

Rhett furrowed his brow, feeling like he might’ve gone too easy on someone earlier.

At Crescendo Central Hospital, Kristin woke to find herself alone in the room.

Taking a deep breath, she felt parched in her throat.

She wore a breathing mask, clearly displeased with its presence. Frowning and struggling a bit, she felt utterly drained.

Against all odds, she’d survived.

Her head was spinning something fierce. The side effects of losing too much blood were kicking in.

“Ms. Turner, you’re awake,” the nurse rushed in, supporting Kristin. “Don’t move just yet, lie down for a bit longer.”

Kristin curled up, her belly cramping up something nasty.

She’d walked too long in the frigid snow last night. Her body just couldn’t handle it.

“Ms. Turner, is it that time of the period?” The nurse saw blood on the bed and dashed to grab a sanitary pad.

Kristin had bled quite a bit last night. Even though she was treated in time, coupling it with her

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meant she was in for a rough

thanks, Kristin yanked off the pulse oximeter and tried to get out of

in the hospital, he’ll be here in a jiffy,” the nurse had already hit up

and locked

toilet, she massaged her

moment of impulse, she’d called Rhett. But now, she had to think straight that she couldn’t stick around James, not while he wouldn’t call off his engagement with

wouldn’t break it

ticked off Vincent, Clarence and the Haywood family, if she didn’t want to drop the case, they wouldn’t let her off easy.

only Rhett could keep

on earth would Rhett help her? What could she possibly

her finger, Kristin’s anxiety kicked in

had to figure out a way out, or she was

went rigid with tremors, her hands shaking non–stop. Her anxiety had turned physical

Rhett to make a fair trade?

Never seen Rhett give a

in the news. Have you heard about the drama

heard Vincent’s mom was the mistress who offed Rhett’s mom, then climbed her way up. She even tried to snag the

were hip to all the FitzGerald family’s

her finger, froze for

sitting on a

Vincent’s mom. Kristin had

ears.

did not emerge out of

must know the real deal behind his mother’s death. He and Vincent

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had blabbed countless times about taking everything from Rhett and knocking him off his high horse.

“Mr. FitzGerald!”

bashful nurse called out, “Ms. Turner’s been in the bathroom for ages and hasn’t come

at the bathroom door and strode over. “Kristin?”

up and fumbled

when they bumped into each other.

a step back, Kristin nervously looked down. “Thanks…”

relief. Kristin looked pale and had a bandage around her neck, but she seemed out of

her touch had given him the eerie feeling of

gone, Rhett cornered Kristin in the bathroom, asking in

deep voice.