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

wrong with those jobs. As long as

assessment in three days.” Kristin faced Lisa, unyielding.

domain as Rhett’s assistant.

our staff. Everyone is from top universities, and even the less critical roles are filled by PhDs. Are you sure you

University, majoring in Business Administration. I’ve been the top one in my class for three 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 believe I’m Inferlor

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

Rhett, she’d be

Kristin to deal with Lisa directly, and a misstep could backfire. She had to win her over to hold leverage.

be careful at the

to

as the assistant must have been Rhett’s instruction.

accept Kristin’s presence and demanded Lisa get rid of

openly defying Rhett if

dynamics, Lisa had to

carefully.

won’t disappoint you,” Kristin said, bowing slightly

a speculative eye.

unfounded.

was seemingly harmless and tender yet surprisingly assertive.

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

on

this to you.” He glanced around to ensure no one was within earshot. “Don’t disappoint me by not making it through these three days.”

won’t.” Kristin assured

was abuzz with whispers about her, but because of York,

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

and will be back the day after tomorrow. He’s in the underground

tapped the desk. “Come

surprised by Rhett’s trip. She quickly gathered her things, always

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

not just a direct message to the staff. They were a strategic maneuver in the

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

his breath, York entered the elevator and glanced at Kristin. What was so special about

where Kristin cautiously got into Rhett’s car. “Mr. FitzGerald, you going on a

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

hesitated, not revealing her plans to

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