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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who kicked him aside.

was James, Hale blanched

to comfort Harriet. But Harriet was laughing through tears. “Kristin… oh dear, all these years I’ve known you, I never knew you had

Kristin fell silent, looking down.

make others deal with it than let

her eyes welling up as she looked

been a lot

to smile back through her tears, but her heart was aching for her friend.

fists. “Harriet, come stay with me in Silvergrove City. Let’s… get through

they were only to survive.

“Okay.” Harriet nodded.

can I borrow your phone?” Kristin whispered,

call back Rhett, her boss. She couldn’t get him worried.

had said about Rhett and

didn’t believe it.

walk away

her place to pry, nor did she

handed her phone to

to call Rhett, James pushed the door open, causing her to return the

James held Kristin’s phone, the caller

I’ve got to head back to Silvergrove City tonight. So I won’t stay long. If there are any problems, have Bill

icy, brooking no argument.

knitted Harriet’s brows, her face etched with

James nor Rhett had an

this James? And

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

could someone like James ever

us?”

a wry smile. Harriet leaned back. “Men like him only enjoy the

then fell silent. Some people were out of their league. It was better to say nothing at all.

stumbled as

was terrified. James was furious, and she could

all that 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 away.

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

her, chilling her to the bone.

the car, woke with

alarm.

the FitzGerald Group and cared more for Rhett but also because Carter was trying to fight for custody of Summer, forcing him to confront lawyers