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

with his eyes closed, quietly leaning back in his

at him, Kristin wondered how a man

looking away, she gazed out the

feel the sunlight,

she took that step.

Kristin slept soundly the whole

endure the hassle of

the assistant and driver, bore the brunt of

glance at the rear–view mirror, York nearly mistook the gas

Rhett, without a flicker of emotion, offered his arm for her

a deep sigh, York’s gaze grew contemplative. Knowing Rhett as he did, York was certain

was courting trouble this

how to reduce the

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whether as Vincent’s ex–fiancee, the faux heiress of the Turner family, or as the woman who’d been bullied and humiliated

a lengthy and murky sleep, Kristin dreamed a

it, she fell into an abyssal pond, unable to breathe or cry out until a hand grasped her,

breath came in

alone on the back seat, covered with

FitzGerald?” she asked anxiously.

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

noticed they were at

and she couldn’t afford to be without a

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Chapter 77

up.” York said, stepping out

skirt, humbly

was being shameless, clinging to Rhett like

you’re a handful in your right. Be aware of that and try to keep your ties with Mr. FitzGerald on the down–low unless he needs you

grip loosening, Kristin breathed a sigh of relief. Good,

was still

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 her a cup of hot cocoa. “Mr. FitzGerald asked me to get this for

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

anything? Did she just stay with her family without any

twisted, “You think

she bit down on the corner of her lip,

mum.

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

pondered the consequences of their actions, was governed by his

the whole wild private life

Mr. FitzGerald would have

by the person she is.