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.”

a picture of confusion. Why should he be looking

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furiously. York couldn’t change Rhett’s mind, who had already settled

out the window, while Hertha, seated next to it, struggled to

do? Did he reject her

concerned about you and got me here

marry her. They’d have time

as perfect as Rhett could fall for someone as tarnished as Kristin. In her eyes, he was clearly using another woman as a shield.

could wait. Patience was her game.

world outside until the plane took off, unaware that Rhett was seated beside her.

she going to share

you think?” Rhett asked without opening his

was restrained by the seatbelt,

back toward the window.

Rhett realized teasing Kristin had become a peculiar source of amusement.

beside Hertha

FitzGerald, are you going to book a room for

doesn’t matter,” Rhett murmured, closing his eyes to

Rhett seemed

trip wide–eyed, cautiously perched on the edge of her seat, stealing glances at Rhett. He was undeniably handsome in his features, his build and his presence. He didn’t need to utter a word. Even in repose, he exuded

thought Vincent handsome, but he seemed almost boyish

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part of the

everything at

greeted them with a smile, taking

at Randall, who nodded

over to Rhett and reached out to

the airport, a swarm of reporters lay in wait. The photos snapped from this angle were

back, his expression darkening.

couldn’t be bothered to call out Hertha’s little game and was well aware that the press