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

Chapter 77

Kristin hung her head, staying silent.

“No wonder Nicola has been gunning for you since six years ago,” Rhett chuckled.

What a fate!

Six years back, when he was heading home, he happened to overhear Nicola putting a hit out on a woman named Kristin.

He wasn’t interested initially, but for some reason, he didn’t want Nicola to get her way, so he

sent someone to rescue Kristin.

Reflecting on it, had he not intervened in the matter, he would have regretted it deeply.

Kristin clenched her fists. Nicola must be scared stiff of her getting tangled up with Rhett.

Nicola played no small part in Vincent’s hatred for her.

“Why didn’t you call James last night?” Rhett asked casually.

Kristin looked down, nervously wringing her fingers. “He… he’s engaged.”

James refused to call off the engagement. That was why she ditched the idea of choosing James.

“Oh? Playing by the rules, you’re not keen on being the other woman.” Rhett said with a touch of amusement.

“If you ever get engaged, please give me a heads up. I’ll make myself scarce,” Kristin said, under no illusion that Rhett would want her around forever.

Maybe he was just momentarily intrigued by her.

Rhett looked at Kristin, saying nothing for a long while.

After a moment of silence, Rhett stepped out of the restroom. “If you’re up for it, we head back to Silvergrove City today.”

The Haywood family was all over Crescendo Town. If Kristin didn’t drop the case, Adrienne could have been stuck inside.

“I’ll handle the police station. You just stick with me.”

Following Rhett, Kristin felt an inexplicable sense of security.

She trusted that Rhett would take care of things.

On the ride back to Silvergrove City, Kristin messaged Harriet from her new phone, saying she was leaving since Crescendo Town wasn’t safe.

Harriet didn’t say much and just told her to stay safe.

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bit dazed. The phone James got her was also new. It was such a waste to lose it which almost cost a grand down the drain.

quietly

how a man could be so impeccably

she gazed

sunlight,

took

soundly the whole

Kristin’s condition, Rhett chose to endure the hassle of driving rather

brunt

the rear–view mirror, York nearly mistook the

the car window in deep slumber, Rhett, without a flicker

York’s gaze grew contemplative. Knowing Rhett as he did, York was certain

Mr. FitzGerald was courting

how to reduce

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the Turner family, or as the woman who’d

and murky sleep, Kristin dreamed a

it, she fell into an abyssal pond, unable to breathe or cry out until a hand

Jolted awake, Kristin’s breath came in short gasps.

on

she asked

a low voice. “Mr. FitzGerald has gone back to his place.

they were at Garner’s

feared Rhett didn’t want her anymore, and she couldn’t afford

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stepping out to

Kristin clutched her skirt, humbly requesting. “I… I want to see him.”

shameless, clinging to Rhett like

you’re a handful in your right. Be aware of that and try to keep your ties with Mr. FitzGerald on the down–low unless he needs you as a

a sigh of relief. Good, Rhett

still of

else. He’s got it covered. I’ll come to get you when you’re needed.” York said, ushering Kristin out of the car and handing her a cup of hot cocoa. “Mr. FitzGerald asked me to

asked, “Am I not supposed

anything? Did she just stay with her family without any

it twisted, “You think Mr. FitzGerald wants to

turned beet red with shame, and she bit down on the corner of

mum.

because you’ve got your merits, but it’s not that kind of sleazy deal you’re thinking about.” York said with a look

who seldom pondered the consequences of their actions, was governed by his intellect, not by base

City. Even if York didn’t buy into the whole wild private life gossip, the fact she

not like Mr. FitzGerald would have the hots for Kristin.

best, he’s just intrigued by the person