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, Kristin felt a bit dazed. The phone James got her was also new. It was

quietly

how a man could be so

gazed

hand to feel the sunlight, Kristin slowly closed

took that step.

Kristin slept soundly the

the hassle of driving rather than flying home.

the brunt of it, cruising the highway for

York nearly mistook the gas pedal for the brake.

the car window in deep slumber, Rhett, without a flicker of emotion, offered his arm for her to

he did,

FitzGerald was courting trouble this

York pondered how to reduce

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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 by the

sleep, Kristin dreamed a long

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

breath came in

she lay alone on the back seat, covered with Rhett’s

Mr. FitzGerald?” she asked anxiously.

gone back to his place. He asked me to drop

were at Garner’s repair shop through

tightly, she 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

trembling. Kristin clutched her skirt, humbly requesting.

being shameless, clinging to Rhett like this.

keep your ties with Mr. FitzGerald on the down–low unless he needs you as a shield,”

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

least she was still of some value.

get you when you’re needed.” York said, ushering Kristin out of the car and handing her a cup of hot cocoa. “Mr. FitzGerald

“Am I not supposed to

do anything? Did she just stay with her

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

with shame, and she bit down on the corner of her

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 sleazy deal you’re thinking about.” York said with a look of distaste before hopping into his

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

didn’t buy into the whole wild

like Mr. FitzGerald would

best, he’s just intrigued by