When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 81

Rhett furrowed his brows. Even if he was slow on the uptake, he got what Kristin was driving at. She was planning to be his human shield, and she wanted him to be her sugar daddy.

But Kristin wasn’t dumb. It’s tough to draw the line once things get romantic between a man and a woman.

He would look out for her, Summer, and Garner since it was a piece of cake within his wheelhouse.

“I’m not lying.” Kristin’s eyes reddened as Rhett remained silent. “Those rumors are not true. I’ve only been with James, not the multitude of men they’re claiming. No one else, just him.”

Rhett’s frown deepened as he glanced at the medical report from Crescendo Central Hospital.

James‘ assistant had taken her for the tests, all screenings for STDs.

Those tests were insulting..

“I wouldn’t touch James‘ girl.” Rhett tossed the report on the table.

Kristin looked down, tears welling up in her eyes.

Was she going to carry that stigma for life because of that one involuntary time?

*No need to play those tricks on me. You’re valuable to me, but not in that way. I’ll protect you and Summer, so forget about those plans,” Rhett spoke up again.

Embarassed, Kristin lapsed into silence. She wanted to use this tactic to tie Rhett down temporarily, but he wasn’t into her.

He even seemed to find her repulsive.

“I’m… I’m sorry.” Kristin’s fingers trembled as she took the report back and stuffed it into her bag.

“Let’s eat,” Rhett said, urging Kristin to eat.

Disheartened, Kristin nibbled on her food and remained silent for the rest of the meal.

“Kristin, I could use a personal assistant. I’ll have York handle the salary package for you. Pull yourself together and go for an interview at HR. Grab this opportunity.” Rhett mentioned as they left the restaurant.

He had her pegged well, strong–willed with much pride.

turn down a handout, but

at Silvergrove University,

of the prison, it was time

burning gaze, seemingly moved. “I… I’ll seize the chance. Thank you,

didn’t respond but had his driver

his car fade into the distance, unable to head home for the longest

At the very

a bitter smile, Kristin

Kristin?” As Kristin turned to leave, a woman got out of

skin that spoke of a sickly beauty.

are you?” Kristin

a hint of red in her eyes. “Sorry if I scared you. I’m not here to hurt you.

but Hertha wasn’t there to fight.

truly sorry. I want to apologize on her behalf.”

stepped back, overwhelmed.

I won’t retract the case, no out–of–court settlement, I won’t.” Kristin shook

all wrong. I’m not here to ask you to drop the case. My parents

her an ethereal aura, like

covered in a dense patchwork of scars. from cuts

in shock, unable to

Ms. Haywood, a lady of noble background, but how could she…

to meet you because we’ve suffered the same. We’re both sick,” Hertha said softly. “I’m sorry. I saw the videos of them bullying you.”

Kristin looked away.

through bullying at school, too, and like you, unwillingly, without knowing who the other person was, I was raped,” Hertha shared

could Ms. Haywood have suffered like this?

recently, my condition improved because I found that the person who dragged me into hell

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seems it was all worth it.” Hertha said shyly, blushing.

see she must