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

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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.

quickly

is bound to marry Hertha sooner or later. If you stay with the FitzGerald Corp, the Haywood family won’t let you off easy.” James

irritable, though she thought she had long since lost her temper. But it was more about not daring to show

looked annoyed and had perhaps been too indulgent with Kristin lately,

he

more pragmatic, she wouldn’t have chosen

back.

in frustration, James

Kristin the way she was. Even if she had

He had time to wait for her to come around.

safe for her

FitzGerald Corp quite a lot lately.” Vincent remarked as

deep. Even if Vincent had objections, he

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

object,” James said, rising

double game, fueling the

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

didn’t approve of James and Kristin, it would mean breaking off the engagement. A

the Haywood family wouldn’t call off a business marriage just

were understood by

Turner

seething. “What kind of game is Kristin playing to hook Rhett and have him so protective

How long can he keep her?” Ruby stood at the doorway, her voice breaking. “Clarence, I did faint that day, which wasn’t Kristin’s fault. But since she’s been out, her attitude towards

Clarence was silent.

well that Kristin was out for revenge against the Turner family

Vincent.

would she stay by Rhett’s side and

so fallen now that she had to sell herself for their help?

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

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

glanced at Hertha.

had been cozying up to Holcomb, aiming to

had Rhett pegged for

to Rhett and the younger one to James. They

Haywood here today.?” Ruby inquired

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seemed to have just jetted back into town. Since

like oil and water, really.

at the Haywood family’s hungry look while the Haywood family scoffed at