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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hefty phone, Kristin felt a bit dazed. The phone James got her was also new. It was such a waste to lose it which almost cost a grand

rested with his eyes closed, quietly

at him, Kristin wondered how a man could be so

gazed

feel the sunlight, Kristin slowly closed her

she took that step.

slept soundly the

Rhett chose to endure the hassle of driving

York, as the assistant and driver, bore the brunt of it, cruising the highway for a solid six

glance at the rear–view mirror, York

Rhett, without a flicker of emotion, offered his arm for her to rest on.

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

was courting trouble this

a sigh, York pondered how to reduce the

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

murky sleep, Kristin

fell into an abyssal pond, unable to breathe or cry out until

Kristin’s breath

on the back seat, covered

she asked anxiously.

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

were at Garner’s repair

anymore, and she couldn’t afford to be without a

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Chapter 77

said, stepping out to open the door for

body trembling. Kristin clutched her skirt, humbly requesting.

being shameless, clinging to Rhett

Turner, 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

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

she was still of some

fret over anything else. He’s got it covered. I’ll come to get you when you’re needed.” York said, ushering Kristin out of

hot cocoa, Kristin asked, “Am I not supposed to be

to do anything? Did she just

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

beet red with shame, and she bit down on the

mum.

that kind of sleazy deal you’re thinking about.” York said with a look of distaste before hopping into his

FitzGerald, unlike those pampered rich kids who seldom pondered the consequences of their

was pretty much shot in Silvergrove City. Even if York didn’t buy into the whole wild private life gossip, the fact she had a kid was

would

he’s just intrigued by the