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.

1/4

11:28

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

with his eyes closed, quietly leaning back in his seat.

Kristin wondered how a man could be so impeccably perfect.

away, she gazed

hand to feel the sunlight, Kristin slowly closed her

she took

slept soundly the whole way.

to endure the hassle of driving rather than flying home.

as the assistant and driver, bore the brunt of it, cruising the highway for

resentful glance at the rear–view mirror, York nearly mistook the gas pedal for

window in deep slumber, Rhett, without a flicker

Rhett as he did, York was certain his interest in Kristin was

was

to reduce

1

disaster, whether as Vincent’s ex–fiancee, the faux heiress of the Turner family, or as the woman who’d been bullied and

murky sleep, Kristin

cry out until a

awake, Kristin’s breath came in short

lay alone on the back seat, covered with

she asked

FitzGerald has gone back to his place. He asked me to drop you off.”

noticed they were at Garner’s repair shop through the

her anymore, and she couldn’t afford to be

2/4

11:38

Chapter 77

out to

Kristin clutched her skirt, humbly

shameless, clinging

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

loosening, Kristin breathed a sigh of relief. Good, Rhett hadn’t washed

still of

company with Summer. Don’t fret over anything else. He’s got it covered. I’ll come to get you when you’re needed.”

the cup of hot cocoa, Kristin asked, “Am I not supposed to be his mistress?”

anything? Did she just stay

and knew straight away she got it twisted, “You think Mr. FitzGerald

turned beet red with shame, and she bit down on

mum.

not that kind of sleazy deal you’re thinking about.” York said with a look of distaste before hopping into

consequences of their actions, was governed by his intellect, not by base desires.

City. Even if York didn’t buy into the whole wild private life gossip, the fact she had a kid was on

Mr. FitzGerald would have

intrigued by the person she is.