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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us to assist in the investigation,” the PR

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

FitzGerald, are you awake?”

PR team had left did

she have accidentally given you peanut brittle?” York sighed, regretting that Rhett had overestimated Kristin. She had barely arrived at the company before becoming a pawn in others‘ games.

couldn’t

IV, swinging his legs off the bed. “Let’s go.

office to watch the

was stunned. “Mr. FitzGerald, how can

of his mouth. He hadn’t informed York of the ruse he and Kristin had

allergic reaction earlier and

been duped by Kristin and

York grumbled as he followed Rhett out. “Mr. FitzGerald, I haven’t even transferred departments yet. Can you clue me in before you and Kristin plan

acting is terrible,” Rhett replied indifferently.

eyes. “You scared the

the car. “Don’t forget our wager. If Kristin handles Lisa, you’re her errand boy for three

stood still, shocked as Rhett drove

him with a smile? It was nothing short

entered Rhett’s world, everything about him had

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increasingly peculiar.

team was conducting their interrogation with relentless precision.

purpose to 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 the

do it,” Kristin murmured, her head bowed, repeating the only defense she

time to save her, confronted

these people. It was a sensation akin to severe hypoglycemia, excruciatingly painful. This was the physical manifestation of depression.

dreaded being questioned this way. When Vincent and Clarence had conspired to send her to prison on charges of extortion, she had

tension as he entered the room with solemnness.

doubt Kristin did this intentionally. Rhett’s peanut allergy is well–known and I made sure to warn her when she started here. She couldn’t have. been ignorant. Perhaps we should call the police,” Lisa said, following Holcomb,

accusation from the FitzGerald family. Are you holding a grudge over that… that’s why you…” Herthal trailed in, her voice breaking, hands covering her mouth in shock and disbelief. “Kris, you’ve been so foolish. Rhett wasn’t even involved in your extortion case

gave Hertha a numb glance, then lowered her

effectively handing the PR team the rationale they

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