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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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.

quietly leaning

how a man could be

looking away, she gazed

hand to feel the sunlight,

she took that step.

drained, Kristin slept soundly the whole

condition, Rhett chose to endure the hassle of driving

the brunt of it, cruising the highway for a

the rear–view mirror, York nearly mistook the

a flicker of

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

seemed that Mr. FitzGerald was courting trouble this

to reduce

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a walking disaster, whether as Vincent’s ex–fiancee, the faux heiress of the Turner

sleep, Kristin

an abyssal pond, unable to breathe or cry out until a hand grasped

breath

car had stopped, and she lay alone on

FitzGerald?” she

speaking in a low voice. “Mr. FitzGerald has gone back to his place. He asked me to drop

was only then Kristin noticed they were at Garner’s repair shop through the car

tightly, she feared Rhett didn’t want her anymore, and she couldn’t afford to be without a backer. “Did Mr. FitzGerald… say anything else?”

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Chapter 77

up.” York said, stepping out

Kristin clutched her skirt, humbly requesting. “I…

was being shameless, clinging

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

of relief. Good, Rhett

still of some value.

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

“Am I not supposed to be his

she just

away she got it twisted, “You think Mr. FitzGerald wants to hit

with shame, and she bit down on the corner

mum.

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

of their actions, was governed by his intellect,

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

FitzGerald would have the

just intrigued by the person