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

Chapter 129

Hertha hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice. “You promised to take responsibility. Mr. Holcomb has agreed to our families‘ merger and it’s all over the news now. Reporters interviewed Mr. Holcomb and he confirmed it.”

To Hertha, it was a done deal. An engagement between her and Rhett would be to everyone’s advantage.

Besides, Rhett had no real reason to refuse. After all, Holcomb had agreed and even

acknowledged it in front of the press, If Rhett were to disagree or deny it, it would be a public slap in the face to Holcomb.

Rhett’s position in the FitzGerald Group was far from secure, teetering on the edge, with his rightful share under threat from Nicola and Vincent. Only a strategic marriage could cement his place and his commercial worth within the group. So unless he was a fool, Rhett would never deny it.

Kristin clutched her laptop a bit tighter. She had seen the news. Holcomb had indeed confirmed the merger with the FitzGerald Group.

The media was all over the event. hyping it up as the wedding of the century. Many claimed the Haywood family had hit the jackpot.

Their eldest daughter was set to marry Rhett, while the younger one was getting hitched to James.

It was clear to everyone online that marrying into the Haywood family was a shrewd move for Rhett’s current predicament.

This was beyond Kristin’s ability to help. All Kristin could do was her job, managing the company’s internal affairs for Rhett.

“Has my father agreed to the merger? Is he planning to divorce and remarry?” Rhett quipped.

Hertha hitched her breath, but she managed a strained smile. “Rhett, stop joking.”

Rhett snorted and boarded the plane..

Kristin followed York, stepping aside to let Hertha walk with Rhett.

In truth, Kristin knew Hertha could offer Rhett benefits far greater than anyone else could.

“This is mine.” York said, taking the laptop bag and gesturing for Kristin to sit inside.

The business–class seats were spacious and quiet. Kristin settled in, glancing out the window. It had been six long years since she’d last been on a plane.

York had barely sat down when Rhett pushed him aside. “You sit over there and keep an eye on Ms. Haywood.”

should he

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mind, who had

next to it, struggled to contain her tears, biting her lip and clenching her fists

Rhett trying to do? Did he reject

Mr. FitzGerald is so concerned about you and got me here to take care of you.” York muttered,

Holcomb’s support, Rhett would marry her. They’d

as perfect as Rhett could fall for someone as tarnished as Kristin. In

could wait. Patience was her

took off, unaware

separate room for Ms. Haywood? Or… is she going to share with Mr.

think?” Rhett asked without opening his eyes,

by his voice, Kristin tried to stand up but was restrained by the seatbelt, which painfully tugged at

shrank back toward the window.

Where do you plan on going?” Rhett realized

surreptitiously at York and Hertha. York sat beside Hertha with a look of silent protest, shooting

are you going to book a room

Rhett murmured, closing his eyes to rest.

further. Rhett seemed

Haven was just over three hours. Kristin spent the entire trip wide–eyed, cautiously perched on the edge of her seat, stealing glances at Rhett. He was undeniably handsome in

handsome, but he seemed almost boyish

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waiting. Diamond Crest Hotel, part of the FitzGerald Group’s national

flight to Harborside Haven and had everything at the hotel squared away with a driver

Randall greeted them with a smile, taking Hertha’s luggage from

meaningful glance at Randall, who nodded in acknowledgment.

strode over to Rhett and reached out to adjust his tie

a swarm of reporters lay in wait. The photos snapped from this angle were undoubtedly

stepped back, his

couldn’t be bothered to call out Hertha’s little game and was well aware that the press was lurking outside. “Kristin, come