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.

the dining area or the bathrooms,

anything wrong with those jobs. As long as she

like to try the assessment in three days.” Kristin faced Lisa,

assessment was York’s domain

universities, and even the less critical roles are filled by PhDs. Are you sure you want to risk public outrage for this

consecutive terms. I’m 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

HR manager. You know the CEO’s assistant is a position filled by personal appointment. You know this, yet you

didn’t side with Rhett, she’d be a

for Kristin to deal with Lisa directly, and a misstep could backfire. She had

to remind Lisa to be careful at the moment and

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

Kristin as the assistant must have been Rhett’s

accept Kristin’s presence and demanded Lisa get rid of her.

Rhett if

the FitzGerald Group’s unclear power dynamics, Lisa had to consider her alliances

carefully.

disappoint you,” Kristin said, bowing

eye. Perhaps Nicola’s wariness of Kristin wasn’t

unfounded.

harmless and tender yet surprisingly assertive.

over Rhett’s past schedules, noting the details his previous assistant

a box of sandwiches on her desk. “You didn’t

one was within earshot. “Don’t disappoint me by not making it through these

won’t.” Kristin assured him.

abuzz with whispers about her, but because of York, they didn’t dare speak

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

is heading to Capital City and will be back the day after

the desk. “Come

quickly gathered her

murmured, but none too loudly, respecting York’s

message to the staff. They were

sour, to be honest. They had a bet, and Rhett had promised not to meddle and to let Kristin handle things alone. Yet here

elevator and glanced at Kristin. What was so special about her? Why did Mr. FitzGerald treat her

lot, where Kristin cautiously got into

babysitter will stay over tonight. No need to worry.”

Kristin hesitated, not revealing her plans to visit Crescendo Town.

work, she wanted to travel to Crescendo Town to check on Harriet, then hustle back through the night.