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.

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

long as

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

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

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

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

stared back at Lisa quietly, then spoke again. “You’re the HR manager. You know the CEO’s assistant is a position filled by personal

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

could backfire. She had to win her

remind Lisa to be careful at

regarded Kristin thoughtfully, then smiled. “If you believe you’re up to the

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

and demanded Lisa

Rhett if Lisa

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

carefully.

you,” Kristin said, bowing

eye. Perhaps Nicola’s wariness of Kristin

unfounded.

and tender yet surprisingly

schedules, noting the details

of sandwiches on her desk. “You didn’t have lunch, did you?

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

won’t.” Kristin

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

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

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

the desk. “Come on.”

gathered her things,

respecting York’s presence and his

the staff. They were a

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

at Kristin. What was so

into

stay over tonight. No need

not revealing her plans to visit Crescendo Town.

Town to check on