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 away.

go out the company, take a hundred–meter stroll down the

thanked him and headed for the exit.

years ago? It

who lived another girl’s life for over twenty years, a thief with a criminal record and only a high school

to show

words, Kristin kept her head down.

she

with men. Not a single

around. There was no point in

tried to prove her innocence, she was

vouched for her. She wouldn’t have… with York, too, would

hurried out,

were pretty bush–league. After buying a soda in the alley, she glanced back at the towering FitzGerald Group building. It was soaring high to a

it’s Yara. Remember me?” came a call. It was Yara from the Crescendo Club’s

her. Yara was a kind soul.

what’s up?” Kristin asked

Harriet from the club knew it. Kristin had reached out

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

her grip on

beaten up. She was pregnant and didn’t know. There was a

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voice trembled

club.

a deep breath.

boyfriend. Even if Harriet stayed mum,

asked numbly, knowing

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

hospital??” Kristin’s voice

for

“Crescendo Central Hospital

can do…” Kristin

could she do?

first day at FitzGerald. If she bailed, she might not

right then,

go,