Chapter 102

After a hectic afternoon at the office, Kristin hadn’t realised it was time to clock out

Glancing at her notepad, she tidied up her documents and answered a call from James.

“Harriet’s out of danger and has woken up. Don’t worry,” James cut straight to the chase about Hamel’s condition. The hospital stall say she’s a bit emotionally unstable. I’ll pick you up, and we can visit her together.”

James mentioning Harriet was his way of ensuring kristin would go with him.

Deep down, he knew Kristin well enough. Her job hunt in Silvergrove City was nothing but a statement, a declaration of wanting to distance her sell from him.

James thought Kristin was playing games, andry that he hadn’t called off the engagement,

But he couldn’t call off the engagement with the Haywood family on a whim, Carter’s health had been tragile, and any upset could be disastrous.

“Alright… where are you? I’ll come to you,” Kristin sald softly.

“Where are you working? I can pick you up, and we can head straight there,” James pushed, eager to know her workplace, a detail even Bill couldn’t uncover.

“The Fitzgerald Group…” Kristin didn’t hide it. She knew sooner or later, he would find out.

She intended to stand by Rhett’s side in the future.

On the other end of the line, James fell silent. Even through the phone, Kristin could sense his mood plummet.

“I’ll be there soon,” he finally said, his voice heavy.

Kristin took a deep breath and hung up. She neatly arranged the items on her desk and left the

office space.

Most of the company’s employees had left for the day. Employees on, the ground floor mostly held entry–level positions, not requiring overtime.

“See her? That’s Kristin, the so–called heiress. The shameless one who tried to con her way into marrying into the Fitzgerald family, nearly becoming our company’s lady boss.”

“Unbelievable. This woman has aimed to marry Vincent to be Mr. Fitzgerald’s sister–in–law. The nerve!”

“At least Vincent is our company’s young master, Rhett’s brother. Her scheming is just too much.”

“Pity, now look at her. fresh out of jail.”

Near the entrance, a group of middle managers gathered as If waiting to see what sort of person Kristin was.

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Chapter 102

After a hectic afternoon at the office. Kristin hadn’t realized it was time to clock out.

Glancing at her notepad, she tidied up her documents and answered a call from James.

“Harriet’s out of danger and has woken up. Don’t worry,” James cut straight to the chase about Harriet’s condition. “The hospital staff say she’s a bit emotionally unstable. I’ll pick you up, and we can visit her together.”

James mentioning Harriet was his way of ensuring Kristin would go with him.

he knew Kristin well enough. Her job hunt in Silvergrove City was nothing but a statement, a declaration of wanting to distance

games, angry ba

thought Kristin was he hadn’t called

engagement with the Haywood family on a whim. Carter’s health

I’ll come to

straight there.” James pushed, eager to know her workplace, a detail even Bill couldn’t uncover.

it. She knew sooner or later, he would find

Rhett’s

the other end of the line, James fell silent. Even through the phone, Kristin could sense

he finally said, his voice

took a deep breath and hung up. She neatly arranged the items on her desk and

office space.

Employees on the ground floor

The shameless one who tried to con her way into marrying

to marry Vincent to

young master, Rhett’s brother. Her scheming is just

look at her, fresh

a group of middle managers gathered as if waiting to see what sort of person

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nothing, head bowed, trying to slip

the woman jeered, unwilling to let her

from Vincent’s team accused, having been waiting for Kristin. “You got Mr. Fitzgerald taken away by

sealed. Even

at the company’s

was another significant presence. Hearing her voice sent

was almost laughable that she had personally come to wait

out of a black luxury car that belonged to Vincent.

there to stake her claim.

to get a position at the Fitzgerald Group. Ah, I have. underestimated you,” Ruby

stood numbly, having anticipated the slap

guilt. Kristin had lived twenty years that should

Ruby’s actions had

them.

Ruby seemed unsatisfied, escalating

mother you’re here for revenge. Ha…” Ruby laughed, clearly looking down on Kristin. “You? I could squash you like

hung in the

Kristin remained silent.

can she show her face at the Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald’s assistant. What is

she was the ‘victim‘, the legitimate heiress and Vincent’s official fiancée.

the other hand, Kristin was a thief, powerless, and an

into keeping her as an assistant. It’s her usual tactic,” Ruby said with sarcasm.

Chapte

and

blackmailed

Rhett. Do you think you’re in for good times?” Ruby continued her mockery, raising her hand to strike again.

Ruby’s gaze and didn’t let

just now was the last one. I won’t hesitate to call the police if you

shock. Huh, that was

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