When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

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.

Her job hunt in Silvergrove City was nothing but a statement,

angry ba

Kristin was he hadn’t called off the engagement.

couldn’t call off the engagement with the Haywood family on a whim. Carter’s health had

you? I’ll come to

can pick you up, and we can head straight there.” James pushed, eager

knew sooner or later,

stand by Rhett’s

silent. Even through the phone, Kristin could sense his

be there soon,” he finally said,

a deep breath and hung up. She neatly arranged the items

office space.

company’s employees had left for the day. Employees on the

That’s Kristin, the so–called heiress. The shameless one who tried to con her way into marrying into the Fitzgerald family,

marry Vincent to be Mr. Fitzgerald’s

least Vincent is our company’s young master, Rhett’s brother. Her scheming is

at her, fresh

a group of middle managers gathered as if waiting to see

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nothing, head bowed, trying

the woman jeered, unwilling to let her go without a

because of you,” someone from Vincent’s team accused, having been waiting for Kristin. “You got Mr. Fitzgerald taken away by the cops, didn’t you? Using such tactics to get a chance at the Fitzgerald Group.

the station tightly sealed. Even when it hit the trending searches, the

her at the company’s entrance were Nicola’s doing.

crowd was another significant presence. Hearing her voice sent chills down Kristin’s spine. It

almost laughable that she had personally come to

as she stepped out of a black luxury car that

there to stake her

Vincent’s future as leverage to get a position at the Fitzgerald Group. Ah, I have. underestimated you,” Ruby said softly, slapping Kristin across the face

stood numbly, having anticipated the slap but not

twenty years that should have been

no matter how outrageous Ruby’s actions had been over the years, Kristin had

them.

seemed unsatisfied, escalating her

Fitzgerald Group? I heard from my mother you’re here for revenge. Ha…”

hung in

Kristin remained silent.

can she show her face at

Mr. Fitzgerald’s assistant. What is she thinking?”

Ruby, for she was the ‘victim‘, the legitimate heiress and Vincent’s official

a

threaten Rhett into keeping her as

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anyone about Kristin and Rhett’s marriage certificate. At least, not

blackmailed

good times?” Ruby continued her mockery, raising her hand to strike again.

and didn’t let

I’ve paid back long ago. And the debt wasn’t mine to repay in the first place. That slap just now was the last one. I won’t hesitate to call the police if you lay a hand on me again,” Kristin said, pushing Ruby’s hand

at Kristin in shock.