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

Chapter 100

At the company Cafeteria.

It was noon, and no one called Kristin out for lunch.

She was still not familiar with the company.

Usually, the HR manager should’ve set someone up to show Kristin the ropes, but Lisa didn’t think Kristin would stick around long, so she decided to play hardball

“Huh? Why aren’t you out grabbing a bite?” A kind–hearted female employee popped the question from outside the door.

Kristin glanced at the clock and whispered, “Hi, where’s the cafeteria?”

The employee peered at her watch. “At this hour, you’re probably out of luck for food. Didn’t the HR staller give you the grand tour?”

Kristin shook her head.

“Let me show you around then.” The woman was about to take Kristin to the cafeteria when another employee deliberately pulled her aside.

“Why bother with her? Did you know she got in through the back door? I heard she’s just got a high school diploma and a rap sheet. Keep your distance. Rumor has it she’s a pilferer.”

The good–hearted employee turned around, shocked. How could she land a job at the FitzGerald Group with a high school diploma?

“Sorry, but something just came up that I need to handle right away. You might want to ask someone else for help,” the kind employee excused herself and bolted.

Kristin lowered her gaze to her fidgeting fingers, having foreseen this.

Walking down the hall, even the cleaning lady gave her the cold shoulder. Everyone steered clear of her, leaving a trail of whispers in her wake.

Kristin had a hunch. That was the welcome wagon, the FitzGerald style.

“Excuse me, could you tell me… where the cafeteria is? Kristin spotted the janitor near the restroom and asked tentatively.

The cleaning lady scrubbed the floor with gusto as if Kristin were invisible.

Kristin stepped back, bowed her head in slight defeat, and kept silent.

After wandering the company alone and finally finding the cafeteria, the staff had cleaned up. “You’re new here?” The cafeteria employee saw Kristin standing at the door and whispered.

Kristin nodded.

“Lunchtime is at 11:40 a.m., and it’s almost time to clock back in. Come earlier next time,” the

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cafeteria employee advised.

nodded and walked

take a hundred–meter stroll down the alley. There’s a lunch spot there. Check it out,” he

him and headed for the

heiress case six years ago? It blew up

a thief with

to show up

Kristin kept her

if she wasn’t there to hear.

she’s got her way with men. Not a single rich kid

turn around. There was no point in

her innocence, she was

for her. She wouldn’t have… with

hurried out, fingers trembling.

soda in the alley, she glanced back at the towering FitzGerald Group building. It was soaring high

a call. It was Yara from the Crescendo Club’s

her. Yara was

Kristin asked softly.

number was new. Only Harriet from the club knew it. Kristin had reached out to Harriet after the switch.

me call you. She’s in trouble. Can you

her grip on the phone tightening.

this regular, Jose. His wife came with goons. Harriet got beaten up. She was pregnant and didn’t know. There was a lot of blood… Even if she pulls through,

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trembled with

a manager at our club. It’s his child. But when she got beat up, he hid

took a deep breath.

Even if Harriet stayed mum, their few days

you call the cops?” Kristin asked numbly, knowing it was

Everyone at the club’s turned a blind eye,” Yara wept. “Kris, I’m at a loss. I can’t cover her medical bills. Could you ask Mr. Bryce for help? Maybe he could make a call for us. He

hospital??” Kristin’s voice shook

ask. James for help? Kristin hesitated.

“Crescendo Central Hospital

see what I can do…” Kristin crouched down,

could she do?

day at FitzGerald. If she bailed, she might

left right then, would Rhett be disappointed?

didn’t go, what