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

Chapter 105

Who would marry a woman who couldn’t bear children?

“Hale, I finally saw your true colors,” Harriet leaned against the bed, her voice dripping with sarcasm as she gazed at him, a visage of calm belying the tumult within.

After one betrayal too many, Harriet no longer trusted any man.

Hale must have gone to great lengths in order to win Harriet’s heart. But alas, when she finally mustered the courage to offer her scar–ridden heart to him, he mercilessly trampled it underfoot, leaving it bleeding on the ground.

Kristin watched Harriet, her heart breaking for her friend.

“Where were you when Harriet cried for help?” Kristin asked, her fingers clenched as she stood

1. up.

Kristin was timid by nature, having dealt with so much over the years, her social anxiety and apprehension preventing her from looking any strange man in the eye.

But for Harriet, she found the strength to stand.

“I was busy,” Hale furrowed his brow.

“Bullshit! I saw you hiding out by the restroom. You were too scared to come out, you coward!” Yara spat out furiously.

“She brought it on herself, flirting around and getting involved with people she shouldn’t have,” Hale retorted, visibly annoyed.

Harriet’s face turned pale with fury, and in a fit of rage, she hurled the stuff from the nearby table to the floor, scattering the money in his direction. “Get out. Just get out!”

Kristin bit her lip, her eyes reddening.

“I’ve done all I can for you,” Hale said, not bothering to pick up the money as he turned to leave.

“Wait… just wait,” Kristin stuttered, anger seizing her.

Hale stopped in his tracks, turning back with a frown.

Kristin grabbed a glass of water that Yara had poured earlier, which was still hot, and threw it in Hale’s face.

The water scalded his skin, and he stumbled back in pain, fury burning in his eyes. “Are you freaking insane?”

Kristin clenched her fists. “You deserve it.”

“Get out!” Yara rushed forward and shoved Hale out of the room.

Hale wanted to hurl more insults at Kristin but was stopped by the sudden appearance of

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kicked him aside. “Say one more word.”

it was James, Hale blanched and

these years I’ve known you, I never

Kristin fell

mad and make others deal with it than let them tear you down,” Harriet

remained silent, her eyes welling up as she looked at Harriet.

life’s been a

through her tears, but her heart was aching

me in Silvergrove City. Let’s…

they were only to

“Okay.” Harriet nodded.

phone?” Kristin whispered,

back Rhett, her boss. She couldn’t

what James had said

didn’t believe it.

away from

to pry,

handed her phone

James pushed the door open, causing her to return

to call him?” James held Kristin’s phone, the caller ID still

Kristin lunged for her phone but was enveloped in James‘ arms instead. “You two rest now. I’ve got to head back to Silvergrove City tonight. So

voice was icy, brooking

her face etched with

had an advantage

was stunned. Was this James? And he

James pulled Kristin away. Yara whispered, “Mr. Bryce seems to like Kristin. Could she become the future Mrs. Bryce

someone like

us?”

like him only enjoy the conquest. They’ll never give Kristin the status she’s looking for.”

Some people were out of their league.

parking lot. Kristin stumbled as James pulled her

terrified. James was furious, and she could

matters to you?” James tossed Kristin’s phone

him

voice broke with fear as she tried to

felt herself back

chilling her to the bone.

who had been napping in the car, woke with a start, taking in the scene

alarm.

was thick with rage, not only because Kristin worked at the FitzGerald Group and cared more for Rhett