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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was in for a rough

pulse oximeter and tried to get out

FitzGerald asked you to rest up in the hospital, he’ll be here in a jiffy,” the nurse had already hit up Rhett

said and

massaged her temples, feeling a headache

in a 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

as James wouldn’t break it

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

Rhett could keep her safe.

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

her finger, Kristin’s anxiety kicked in again.

figure out a way out, or she was toast.

her hands shaking non–stop. Her

to make a fair

deal with this Ms. Turner and Rhett? Never

news. Have you heard about the drama of

mom was the mistress who offed Rhett’s mom, then climbed her way up.

nurses were hip to all the FitzGerald family’s

her finger, froze for

on a

mom, indeed, got taken out by Vincent’s mom. Kristin had

ears.

usually did not emerge out

current position, must know the real deal behind his mother’s death. He and Vincent had always been

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about taking everything from Rhett and knocking him off

“Mr. FitzGerald!”

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

glanced at the bathroom door and strode over.

up and fumbled with

to knock when they

Kristin nervously

looked pale and had a bandage around her neck, but

him the eerie feeling of holding a corpse.

up your mind?” With the nurses gone, Rhett cornered Kristin in the bathroom, asking in

deep voice.