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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11:28

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

his eyes closed, quietly leaning back

a glance at him, Kristin wondered how a

she gazed out the

the sunlight, Kristin slowly

she took that step.

Kristin slept soundly

chose to endure the hassle of

driver, bore the brunt of it, cruising the highway for a solid six

York nearly mistook the

deep slumber, Rhett, without a flicker of

he did, York was

was courting trouble this time.

sigh, York pondered how to reduce

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the Turner family, or as the woman who’d been bullied and humiliated

and murky sleep, Kristin dreamed a long dream.

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

Kristin’s breath came in short

had stopped, and she lay alone on the back

FitzGerald?” she asked

gone back

only then Kristin noticed they were at Garner’s repair shop

feared Rhett didn’t want her anymore, and she couldn’t afford to be without a backer.

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Chapter 77

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

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

shameless, clinging to

try to keep your ties with Mr. FitzGerald on the down–low unless he needs you as

sigh of relief.

was still of

FitzGerald said to keep good company 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

hot cocoa, Kristin asked, “Am I not supposed

she just stay with

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

ears turned beet red with shame, and she bit down on the corner of

mum.

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 into

rich kids who seldom pondered the consequences of their

didn’t buy into the whole wild private life gossip, the fact she had

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

he’s just intrigued by the