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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was also new. It was such a waste to lose it which

rested with his eyes closed, quietly leaning back in

him, Kristin wondered how

away, she gazed out

the sunlight, Kristin slowly closed

she took that step.

soundly the whole

the

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

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

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

gaze grew contemplative. Knowing Rhett as he did, York

that Mr. FitzGerald was courting trouble this time.

pondered how to reduce the hassle

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disaster, whether as Vincent’s ex–fiancee, the faux heiress of the Turner family, or as

sleep, Kristin dreamed a long

into an abyssal pond, unable to breathe or cry out

Kristin’s breath came in

and she lay alone on the back seat,

FitzGerald?” she asked anxiously.

“Mr. FitzGerald has gone back

they were 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

out to

her skirt, humbly requesting. “I… I

shameless, clinging to Rhett

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 Kristin.

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

least she was still

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

Kristin asked, “Am I

to do anything? Did she just stay with

and knew straight away she got it twisted, “You think Mr.

with shame, and she bit down

mum.

your merits, but it’s not that kind of sleazy deal you’re thinking about.”

kids who seldom pondered the consequences of their actions, was governed

shot in Silvergrove City. Even if York didn’t buy into the whole wild private life gossip, the fact she had a kid was on the

FitzGerald would have the hots for Kristin.

by the person