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

Chapter 101

In the company break room, Kristin sat clutching her soda, her grip tight on her phone.

Everything had to be okay. Harriet had to pull through.

Kristin viewed Harriet as the type of woman who could thrive and bloom, even when life tossed her into the mud. She was tough.

In prison, Harriet had confided about losing a child because she hadn’t known the man was married. When she got pregnant with his child and later discovered the truth, she confronted him for money, threatening to get an abortion if he didn’t pay up.

The truth was that she had already terminated the pregnancy.

It was all about getting back at that jerk, but ironically, he and his wife had her thrown in jail for extortion. What a joke.

Harriet had said in prison that men were all the same, and she’d never trust one again.

Once out, she vowed to use men as stepping stones to climb up the ladder.

But somehow, she had been deceived by a man again.

That weak man watched her get hit and was too scared to come out and protect her.

Men like that were more disgusting than con artists.

“No eating in here. It’s disgusting. What’s that smell? It’s gross.”

A colleague made a snide remark.

Kristin looked down at her soda. Just a soda. Everyone else was drinking coffee there.

Was there such a big difference between coffee and soda?

“It’s probably her smell, right? Too many men, and you end up with that cheap scent.”

Kristin’s fingers stiffened around her phone. They were talking about her.

“Kristin, come here for a sec.” The HR manager called from the office.

Kristin stood up, downed her soda, tossed it in the trash, and hurried to the office.

“Kristin, it’s about your educational background. We can only verify a high school diploma. Here at the FitzGerald Group, we have strict educational requirements. You don’t quite meet them,” Lisa said gravely. “I suggest you talk to York and take the initiative to step down. It’ll look better for everyone.”

Kristin stayed silent.

I could reassign you. With your educational level, you could clean the dining area or the bathrooms, Lisa said,

with those jobs. As long as she could earn money, any job

try the assessment in three days.” Kristin

assessment was York’s domain as Rhett’s

Everyone is from top universities, and even the less critical roles are filled

fluent in four languages and proficient in psychology, managerial psychology, marketing, and joint venture management. I completed all my credits before leaving school. They may not have kept my records, but I don’t believe I’m Inferlor to those you mentioned.”

a position filled by personal appointment. You know this, yet you

the HR manager didn’t side with Rhett,

Lisa directly, and a misstep could backfire. She had to

to remind Lisa to be careful at the moment and not

Kristin thoughtfully, then smiled. “If you believe you’re up to the job, I look forward to

appoint Kristin as the assistant must have

and demanded Lisa get rid of

defying Rhett

the FitzGerald Group’s unclear power dynamics, Lisa

carefully.

Kristin said, bowing slightly

eye. Perhaps Nicola’s wariness of Kristin

unfounded.

and tender

area, Kristin poured over Rhett’s past schedules, noting the details his

of sandwiches on her desk. “You didn’t

this to you.” He glanced around to ensure no one was within earshot.

won’t.” Kristin

about her, but because of York, they

had deliberately walked her through the office, a clear signal to everyone that Kristin was under his protection, a move also intended

back the day after tomorrow. He’s in the underground parking, wanting you to meet him there.”

desk. “Come

She quickly gathered her things, always ready, and followed

they walked, employees murmured, but none too loudly, respecting York’s presence and his obvious protection of Kristin.

to the staff. They were a strategic

had promised not to meddle

glanced at Kristin. What was so special about her? Why

parking lot, where Kristin cautiously got into Rhett’s car. “Mr. FitzGerald, you

babysitter will stay over tonight. No need to worry.” Rhett confirmed with

revealing her plans

to Crescendo Town to check on Harriet, then hustle back through the