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

As long as she could earn money, any

to try the assessment in

assessment was York’s domain as

finding Kristin stubborn. “You’ve seen the caliber of our staff. Everyone is from top universities, and even the less critical roles are filled by PhDs. Are you sure you want to risk public outrage for

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 to those

“You’re the HR manager. You know the CEO’s assistant is a position

side with Rhett,

could backfire. She had to win her over to hold

to be careful at the

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

appoint Kristin as the assistant must

couldn’t accept Kristin’s presence and demanded Lisa get rid of her.

be openly defying Rhett

power dynamics, Lisa had

carefully.

disappoint you,” Kristin said, bowing slightly before leaving

eye. Perhaps Nicola’s

unfounded.

seemingly harmless and tender yet surprisingly

the work area, Kristin poured over Rhett’s past schedules,

a box of sandwiches on

FitzGerald told me to bring 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.”

Kristin

her, but because of York, they didn’t dare speak openly,

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

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

the desk. “Come on.”

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

respecting York’s presence and his obvious protection

not just a direct message to the staff. They were a

a bet, and Rhett had promised not to meddle and

the elevator and glanced at Kristin. What was so special about

underground parking lot, where Kristin cautiously got into Rhett’s car.

need to worry.”

revealing her plans to visit Crescendo Town.

wanted to travel to Crescendo Town to