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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aside. “Say

James, Hale blanched

But Harriet was laughing through tears. “Kristin… oh dear, all these years I’ve known you, I never knew you had it in you. I thought you’d spent

Kristin fell

make others deal with it than let them

her eyes welling up as she looked at

‘Ever since I went crazy, life’s been a lot

through her tears, but her heart was aching for her friend.

stay with me in Silvergrove City. Let’s… get

only to

“Okay.” Harriet nodded.

I borrow your phone?” Kristin whispered, glancing toward

back Rhett, her boss. She

James had said about Rhett

didn’t believe

just walk away

to pry, nor did she

phone

call Rhett, James pushed the door open, causing her

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

James‘ arms instead. “You two rest now. I’ve got to head back to Silvergrove

voice was icy,

face etched

had an advantage over the

stunned. Was this James? And he

Yara whispered, “Mr. Bryce seems to like Kristin. Could she

head. “How could someone like James ever marry a

us?”

“Men like him only enjoy

Some people were out of their league. It was

parking lot. Kristin stumbled as James pulled her to his car.

was terrified. James was furious, and she could see

matters to you?” James tossed Kristin’s phone aside and pinned

him

doing? James, please don’t…” Kristin’s voice broke with fear as she tried to push him

she felt herself back to that dreadful night six years ago.

chilling her

the car, woke with a start, taking in the scene

alarm.

for Rhett but also because Carter was trying to fight for custody of Summer, forcing him to confront lawyers about custody battles.