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.

to Crescendo Town.” York glanced at Rhett before adding, “Mr. FitzGerald, I’ve told you before that Summer is James‘ son. Kristin and James are tied together, and this will bring

be concerned about something in Crescendo Town and have left with James in such a hurry. Look into that woman named

paid so much

out Rhett’s orders

Harriet was in an accident and pushed down a flight of stairs, causing massive bleeding. She lost the

the stairs. The baby’s gone, and she can’t have children anymore, but

paused, then glanced at the time. Did Kristin seek James‘ help over Harriet’s

hadn’t fully trusted him, so she hadn’t informed

Town,” Rhett declared and rose to grab

shocked. “Mr. FitzGerald! You have a meeting tomorrow afternoon. Heading

Crescendo Town, just over an hour’s drive,

he will help her

York spoke anxiously.

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

stomping his foot in frustration. When Rhett made up

Central Hospital.

for you here,” James told Kristin,

to the smoking area to light a cigarette.

reached out for James‘

frowned. “Want to

my boss…” Kristin explained.

James‘ voice carried a hint of jealousy.

the hell should you tell me what to do?” Kristin’s eyes were blazing, her voice tinged with a defiance

warned. His voice was such a low growl that it vibrated with

trauma of being assaulted six years ago had left deep scars, and his fury was

the hospital room, her mind racing with how

Harriet lay on the bed, her face ghostly pale, her eyes dull as they stared out the

tinged with palpable worry. It was clear that Yara was a good soul the only

side

to reality, turning to look at Kristin, unable to hold

said as she approached the bedside and reached

a word, Harriet clung

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

Harriet asked in

Kristin just nodded.