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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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 down the drain.

rested with his eyes closed, quietly leaning

glance at him, Kristin wondered how a man could

she gazed out the

to feel the sunlight, Kristin slowly closed

took that step.

soundly

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

brunt of it, cruising

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

Kristin slumped against the car window in deep slumber, Rhett, without a flicker of emotion, offered his arm

grew contemplative. Knowing Rhett as he did, York was certain his interest in Kristin was

that Mr. FitzGerald was courting trouble this

York pondered how to reduce the

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

lengthy and murky sleep, Kristin dreamed a long dream.

abyssal pond, unable to breathe or cry out until a

breath came in short gasps.

she lay alone on

Mr. FitzGerald?” she asked

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

were at Garner’s repair shop

her fists tightly, she feared Rhett didn’t want her anymore, and she couldn’t afford to be without

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stepping out to open

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

she was being shameless,

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 shield,” York reminded

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

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

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

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

Kristin the once–over and knew straight away she got it twisted, “You think Mr. FitzGerald wants to hit the hay with you?”

and she bit down on the corner

mum.

a bit of a clean freak. He’s helping you because you’ve got your merits, but it’s not that kind

seldom pondered the consequences of their actions, was governed by

in Silvergrove City. Even if York didn’t buy into the whole wild

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

just intrigued by the