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

his eyes closed, quietly leaning back in his seat.

glance at him, Kristin wondered how a

she gazed out

feel the sunlight, Kristin

she took that

drained, Kristin slept soundly

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

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

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

window in deep slumber, Rhett, without a flicker of

as he did, York

that Mr. FitzGerald was courting

sigh, York pondered how to reduce

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heiress of the Turner family, or as the woman who’d been bullied and humiliated by the Silvergrove City.

murky sleep, Kristin dreamed a long

pond, unable to breathe or cry out until

breath came

lay alone on the back seat, covered

FitzGerald?” she asked

gone back to his place.

Kristin noticed they were at Garner’s repair shop through the car window.

she couldn’t

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Chapter 77

up.” York said, stepping out to open the door for Kristin.

skirt, humbly requesting. “I… I want to

was being shameless,

you’re a handful in your right. Be aware of that and try to keep your ties with Mr. FitzGerald

a sigh of relief. Good, Rhett hadn’t washed his

she was still of some value.

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

asked, “Am I not supposed

to do anything? Did she just stay with her family without any

and knew straight away she got it twisted, “You think Mr. FitzGerald wants to hit the hay

bit down on

mum.

helping you because you’ve got your merits, but it’s 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

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

Mr. FitzGerald would

best, he’s just intrigued by