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

Chapter 122

At the FitzGerald Group.

Kristin sat at the table, listlessly picking at her fruit salad seemingly without an appetite.

“Eat up, you’re too skinny. If you’re gonna survive as Mr. FitzGerald’s assistant, you better be ready for a whirlwind,” York muttered under his breath, ribbing his boss.

Kristin just nodded and forced a few more bites of her cherries and strawberries.

It seemed she was only interested in the sweetest parts of her plate.

James, across the table, was eyeballing a plain grilled chicken breast, utterly devoid of any dressing.

He couldn’t be bothered to pick up his knife, instead reaching over with his fork to snag some fruit from Kristin’s plate. It was a move that was borderline flirtatious.

In truth, James was purposely goading Rhett.

Everyone knew Rhett had a thing about cleanliness, and James was just throwing down the gauntlet, which was a challenge Rhett would never take up.

“Mr. FitzGerald, I heard you’re a bit of a germophobe. In all these years, aside from Hertha, you haven’t touched a woman, have you?” James prodded as Rhett darkened his face.

“Focus on your food, okay? Carter’s upbringing seems a tad lax,” Rhett frowned.

Kristin tightened her grip on her fork. Rhett hadn’t denied his involvement with Hertha. It appeared to be true.

“Hertha is quite the catch, compliant and low–key,” James said coolly, his words still laced with provocation.

“What a pity then! You’re set to marry her sister. If you’re regretful, you could always bring it up with the Haywood family,” Rhett said, setting down his glass and wiping his hands. “Enjoy your meal.”

With that, he stood and left.

“I… I’m done too. I should get back to work,” Kristin said, dropping her fork and standing abruptly.

James frowned. “It’s not even time to clock in yet, is it?”

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“I need to work overtime.” Kristin was eager to leave.

“Kristin, how long are you going to keep this up with me?” James grabbed her wrist.

“It’s not like that.” Kristin stammered, trying to pull away.

choked on his food and quickly excused himself, sensing

Rhett is bound to marry Hertha sooner or later. If you stay with

she had long since lost her temper. But it was more about not daring to

too indulgent with Kristin lately,

he had known it six years ago.

wouldn’t have chosen prison over him

back.

temples in frustration,

Kristin the way she was. Even if

hurry. He had time to wait

be safe for her but by his side.

lot lately.” Vincent remarked as

deep. Even if Vincent had objections, he would have to

you and Kristin together. Adrienne will be out soon, and do you think the Haywood family would accept

Haywood family has no right to object,” James said, rising and approaching Vincent.

was playing a double game, fueling the rivalry

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he was right. In the face of absolute interests, the Haywood family had no

Kristin, it would mean breaking off the engagement. A move James would

Haywood family wouldn’t call off a business marriage just because James

were understood by

Turner family.

game is Kristin playing to hook Rhett and have him so protective over her?”

for long. She got her job through despicable means. How long can he keep her?” Ruby stood at the doorway, her voice breaking. “Clarence, I did faint that day, which

Clarence was silent.

too well that Kristin was out for revenge against the Turner

Vincent.

would she stay by Rhett’s side and keep

that she had to sell herself for their

“Forget about the FitzGerald family, who in Silvergrove City would even dare to

the room, her laughter sweet as apple pie. “I’m the one he’s got his eye on for that.”

at Hertha.

been cozying up to Holcomb, aiming to tie the

Rhett pegged for

younger one to James. They planned to get their hooks into two of

here today.?” Ruby inquired with a hint of

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into town. Since we’ll be family

and Ruby were like oil and

at the Turner family for rescuing a sickly and ignorant girl, making them the laughing stock of Silvergrove City.