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

Chapter 117

In a hospital room at Silvergrove City.

Kristin hunched over the edge of a bed, her eyes swollen from relentless crying. It was evident that the tears had carved rivers down her cheeks for quite some time.

Rhett, having just removed his oxygen mask, glanced at her with a resigned smile. “It was just an act and here are you crying for real?”

“It’s just… you were so convincing,” Kristin choked back a sob, her voice trembling with emotion.

After the meeting had concluded, Kristin handed Rhett what was supposed to be at “harmless” piece of peanut brittle.

But as soon as he popped it into his mouth, a violent coughing fit overtook him, his face contorting as if he was gasping for air.

Kristin was terrified out of her wits.

Watching her stutter and cower amused Rhett to no end. Kristin resembled a frightened deer caught in the headlights.

“Are you upset because you think I might die from an allergic reaction, or because you’d feel guilty if something happened to me?” Rhett couldn’t help but wonder if Kristin was truly concerned about him.

Cleaning her tears, Kristin pondered the two scenarios. Did it make a difference? “I was scared because I thought I had grabbed the wrong candy.”

Rhett stiffened his smile momentarily, realizing perhaps he had given it too much thought.

“Don’t worry, the PR team will be coming to take you away soon. But don’t be scared, I’ve got your back,” Rhett reassured her.

With a nervous nod, Kristin acknowledged his comfort.

They had to play out their drama to the hilt, stirring up rumors throughout the company to make sure this did not end quietly.

By now, Lisa was probably wracked with anxiety, dreading the possibility of Kristin revealing her malicious plot to harm Rhett.

Lisa had her excuses ready. After all, Kristin was a con artist and a former inmate. Not one at the company would take her word over Lisa’s.

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is a grave matter, Please come with us to assist in the investigation,” the PR team arrived, leading Kristin

they took Kristin, but considering the gravity of the situation,

are you awake?”

after the PR team had left did Rhett finally open his eyes.

have accidentally given you peanut brittle?” York sighed, regretting that Rhett had overestimated Kristin. She had barely arrived

definitely couldn’t stay.

yanked out his IV, swinging his legs off the

to watch the

FitzGerald, how

a corner of his mouth. He hadn’t informed York of the ruse he

allergic reaction earlier and

duped by Kristin and

twinge of jealousy. York grumbled as he followed Rhett out. “Mr. FitzGerald, I haven’t even

is terrible,” Rhett replied indifferently.

rolled his eyes. “You scared

remained silent, heading straight for the car. “Don’t forget our wager. If Kristin handles Lisa, you’re her errand boy for three months at her

still, shocked as Rhett drove away, vigorously rubbing his

Mr. FitzGerald just teased him with a smile? It was nothing short

world,

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increasingly peculiar.

FitzGerald Group, the PR team was conducting

harm Mr. FitzGerald? As a newcomer, you couldn’t be unaware of Mr. FitzGerald’s peanut allergy. This is premeditated. Miss Kristin, if you don’t cooperate with

bowed, repeating the only

her, confronted by the barrage of accusations, she

a sensation akin to

to send her to prison on charges of extortion, she had endured a similar grilling by the police.

as he

warn her when she started here. She

holding a grudge over that… that’s why you…” Herthal trailed in, her voice breaking, hands covering her mouth in shock and disbelief.

numb glance, then

sore spot with precision, effectively

you think… Maybe we should just call the police,” the PR staff