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.

clean the dining area or the bathrooms, Lisa said,

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

assessment in three days.”

assessment was York’s domain as Rhett’s assistant.

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

three consecutive terms. I’m fluent in four languages and proficient in psychology, managerial psychology, marketing, and joint venture management. I

Lisa quietly, then spoke again. “You’re the HR manager. You know the CEO’s assistant is a position filled by personal appointment. You know this, yet you position me as an adversary. That’s not

manager didn’t side with Rhett, she’d be a

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

Lisa to be careful at the moment and not to be

“If you believe you’re up to the job, I look forward to seeing you prove

Kristin as the assistant must have been Rhett’s instruction.

presence and demanded Lisa get

openly defying Rhett if Lisa complied.

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

carefully.

Kristin said, bowing

speculative eye. Perhaps

unfounded.

was seemingly harmless and tender

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

box of sandwiches on

you.” He glanced around to ensure no one

Kristin

whispers about her, but

to everyone

Capital City and will be back the day after tomorrow. He’s in the underground parking, wanting you to meet him

the desk.

trip. She quickly gathered her things, always

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

to the staff. They were a strategic maneuver in the complex corporate loyalty and power

had promised not to meddle and to let Kristin handle things alone. Yet here he was, covertly

under his breath, York entered the elevator and glanced at Kristin. What was so special about her? Why did Mr. FitzGerald

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

need to worry.” Rhett confirmed with

Kristin hesitated, not revealing her plans to visit

wanted to travel to Crescendo Town to check on Harriet, then