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 excused

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

she thought she had long since lost her temper.

been too indulgent with Kristin lately,

how Kristin was and he

had been more pragmatic, she wouldn’t have chosen prison over

back.

temples in frustration, James

liked Kristin the way she was. Even if she had lost all

time to

else would be safe for her but by his

Corp quite a lot lately.” Vincent remarked as he walked into the

a problem with that?” James leaned back, his voice deep. Even if Vincent had

together. Adrienne will be out soon, and do you think the Haywood family would accept your relationship with Kristin?” Vincent clenched his fists, but he needed James‘

no right to object,” James said, rising and approaching Vincent. “That is the

a double game, fueling the

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

it would mean breaking off the engagement. A

off a business marriage just because James

of arrangements were understood by

Turner

playing to hook Rhett and have him so protective over

in Kristin for long. She got her job through despicable means. How long can he keep her?” Ruby stood at the doorway,

Clarence was silent.

well that Kristin was out

Vincent.

she stay by Rhett’s side and keep James

now that she had to

the FitzGerald family, who in

her laughter sweet as apple pie. “I’m the one he’s got

glanced at Hertha.

that the Haywood family had been cozying up to Holcomb, aiming to tie

Holcomb had Rhett pegged

Haywood family’s game was crystal clear. Married off the older mistress to Rhett and the younger one to James. They planned to get their

Ms. Haywood here today.?” Ruby inquired with

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but bumped into Vincent instead. He seemed to have just jetted back into town. Since we’ll be family soon, rd drop by to see you,” Hertha was all

like

family scoffed at the Turner family for rescuing a sickly and ignorant