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

Chapter 104

Kristin’s breath came in short gasps as she faced James, her gaze defiant yet resolute. “Rhett isn’t that type of person,” she declared.

“Kristin!” James thought she would be shocked and disappointed, but he never imagined Kristin’s first reaction would be to defend Rhett. “You’ve only known him for a few days. How well do you think you understand him? Do you believe a man like Rhett could rise to where he is today by being Mr. Nice Guy?”

“That’s Mr. FitzGerald’s private business. It has nothing to do with me.” Kristin’s heart was pounding, a suffocating weight settling in her chest.

No matter what Rhett was like, it was irrelevant to her. They were only partners.

But why did it have to be Hertha, and why the Haywood family again? She didn’t want to get entangled with the Haywood family anymore.

*Kristin, stay away from Rhett. He’s not like me. I at least have genuine feelings for you and wouldn’t use you. But Rhett… he could ruin you.” James released Kristin, and his voice was heavy with warning.

Kristin looked down, silent.

James tugged at his tie in frustration. Kristin was stubborn, unwilling to see the truth until it was too late. She wouldn’t turn back until she had suffered at the hands of Rhett and the FitzGerald Group.

In Capital City.

Rhett stood by the floor–to–ceiling windows of the hotel, frowning slightly.

Kristin hung up on his call.

Knowing her temperament, she wouldn’t cut off the communication without a serious reason. “Check if something’s happened to Kristin. Ask the housekeeper if she’s returned home, and find out what’s happening at the office,” Rhett commanded York in a deep voice.

York sighed, knowing Kristin was in trouble.

After making several calls, York approached Rhett with a grim face. “The housekeeper said Kristin hasn’t returned home. The office reported that Kristin had confronted Ruby at the company entrance in the daytime. Kristin pushed her, causing Ruby to faint.”

Kristin was becoming reckless, openly assaulting Ruby despite her frail health.

“Do you believe that?” Rhett asked, his voice low as he sat on the sofa. “Did the Turner family stir up trouble for Kristin?”

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“Clarence took Ruby away, and the Turner family has been pulling strings with Nicola and Holcomb, claiming someone like Kristin has no place in the FitzGerald Group.” York sighed. With so many against Kristin’s presence in the FitzGerald Group, he wondered if she could withstand the pressure.

“Pull up the surveillance footage from the company entrance and send it to me. Who did Kristin leave with?” Rhett refused to believe Kristin would intentionally harm Ruby.

adding, “Mr. FitzGerald, I’ve told you before that Summer is James‘ son. Kristin and James are tied together, and this will bring you nothing

City before work tomorrow. She must be concerned about something in Crescendo Town and have left with James in such a

much attention to

out Rhett’s orders all the

in an accident and pushed down a flight

was pregnant and pushed down the stairs. The baby’s gone, and

at the time. Did Kristin seek James‘ help over Harriet’s situation?

fully trusted him, so

to Crescendo Town,” Rhett declared and rose to grab his coat.

meeting

it wasn’t far from Capital City to Crescendo Town, just over an hour’s drive, it was late. Why was Rhett making this trip at

with James, he will help her sort things out.”

York spoke anxiously.

elevator, his voice was deep and firm. “She’s currently my wife in the eyes of the

foot in frustration. When

Crescendo Central

here,” James told Kristin, gesturing toward the hospital room as he

to the smoking area

out for James‘ phone.

frowned. “Want to contact

boss…” Kristin explained.

after hours now.” James‘ voice carried a hint of jealousy. He wasn’t worried about any other man

to do?” Kristin’s eyes were blazing, her voice tinged with a defiance she did not feel. She couldn’t risk getting

His voice was such a low growl

six years ago had left deep scars, and his fury was the last

her mind racing with how to explain everything

ghostly pale, her eyes dull

there, eyes tinged with palpable worry. It was clear that

side in

snap back to reality, turning to look at Kristin, unable to

approached the bedside and

clung to Kristin tightly.

understanding of each other’s pain that words could never convey. It was a silent scream, a raw and helpless outcry,

Harriet asked in

Kristin just nodded.