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 James got her was also new. It was such a waste to

with his eyes closed, quietly leaning back in his

him, Kristin wondered how a man could

away, she gazed out

feel the sunlight, Kristin slowly closed her

took

slept soundly

Kristin’s condition, Rhett chose to endure the

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

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

deep slumber, Rhett, without a flicker of

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

was

to reduce the hassle for

1

of the Turner family, or as the woman

murky sleep,

out until a hand grasped her, yanking her out of the water’s grip.

Kristin’s breath came

stopped, and she lay alone on

FitzGerald?” she

FitzGerald has gone back to his place. He

at Garner’s repair

and she couldn’t afford to be without a backer. “Did Mr. FitzGerald… say anything

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Chapter 77

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

her skirt, humbly requesting. “I… I want to see him.”

she was being shameless, clinging to Rhett

in your right. Be aware of that and try to keep your ties

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

still

with Summer. Don’t 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 the car and handing

of hot cocoa, Kristin asked, “Am

anything? Did she just stay with her family without any

away she got it twisted, “You

bit

mum.

a bit of a clean freak. He’s 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

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

Even if York didn’t buy into the whole wild

FitzGerald would

intrigued by