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.

choked on his food and quickly excused himself, sensing the tension.

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

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

been too indulgent with Kristin lately, which made her

how Kristin was and he

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

back.

his temples in frustration, James sighed.

was. Even if she had

hurry. He had time to wait for her to come

be safe for

a lot lately.” Vincent remarked as he

leaned back, his voice deep. Even if

the Haywood family would accept your relationship with Kristin?”

said, rising and approaching Vincent. “That is the difference between you and Rhett. You’ve never reached

a double game, fueling the

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face of absolute interests, the Haywood family had

approve of James and Kristin, it would mean breaking off the engagement. A

business marriage just because James had a mistress on

arrangements were

the Turner family.

of game is Kristin playing to hook Rhett and have him

won’t be interested in Kristin 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

Clarence was silent.

was out for

Vincent.

stay by Rhett’s side and

now that she had to

she think Rhett would actually marry her?” Mamie scoffed. “Forget about the FitzGerald family, who in Silvergrove City would even dare

room, her laughter sweet as apple pie. “I’m the

glanced at

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

Rhett pegged for

clear. Married off the older mistress to Rhett and the younger one to James. They planned to get their hooks into two of the

today.?” Ruby inquired with a hint of

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into town. Since we’ll be family soon, rd drop by to see you,” Hertha was all pleasantries

like

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