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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in for a

the pulse oximeter and tried to get out of

to? Mr. FitzGerald asked you to rest up in the hospital, he’ll be here in a jiffy,”

said and locked herself

on the toilet, she massaged her temples, feeling a headache

Rhett. But now, she had to think straight that she couldn’t stick around James, not while he wouldn’t call off

as James wouldn’t break it off, she wouldn’t stick by

Vincent, Clarence and the Haywood family, if she didn’t want to drop the case, they

far, only Rhett could keep her

earth would Rhett help her? What could she possibly offer him in return?

her finger, Kristin’s anxiety kicked in

had to figure out a way out, or she was toast.

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

to make

this Ms. Turner and Rhett? Never

Rhett, always popping up in the news. Have you heard about the drama of the FitzGerald family? Stuff about Rhett and

mom, then climbed her way up. She even tried to snag

hip to all the FitzGerald family’s juicy gossip.

locked in the bathroom, biting her finger,

sitting on a

out by Vincent’s mom. Kristin had heard it with

ears.

not emerge out

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

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about taking everything from

“Mr. FitzGerald!”

yet bashful nurse called out, “Ms. Turner’s been in the bathroom for

door

and fumbled with the door.

when they

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

around her neck, but she seemed out

had given him the eerie feeling of holding a corpse.

the nurses gone, Rhett cornered Kristin in

deep voice.