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

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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.”

of confusion. Why should he be looking after Ms.

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blinking furiously. York couldn’t change Rhett’s mind, who had already settled in and closed

continued to gaze out the window, while Hertha, seated next to it,

Rhett trying to do? Did he reject her so

you need anything, just go ahead! Mr. FitzGerald is so concerned about you and got me here to take care of you.” York

and looked away. With Holcomb’s support, Rhett would marry her. They’d have time to grow closer after the wedding.

didn’t believe for a second that someone as perfect as Rhett could fall for someone as tarnished as Kristin. In

wait. Patience was her

plane took off,

Haywood? Or… is she going to share

think?” Rhett asked without opening his

tried to stand up but was restrained by the seatbelt, which painfully tugged at her. Rhett sighed. “Are you that afraid

toward the window.

you plan on going?” Rhett realized

surreptitiously at York and Hertha. York sat beside Hertha with a

are you going

closing his eyes to

speak further. Rhett seemed to be

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 his features, his build and his presence. He didn’t need to utter a word.

but he seemed almost boyish next

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of the FitzGerald Group’s national chain, was the obvious

caught an earlier flight to Harborside Haven and had everything at the

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

meaningful glance at Randall, who nodded

to Rhett and reached out to adjust his

the airport, a swarm of reporters lay in wait. The

stepped back, his expression

be bothered to call out Hertha’s little game and was well aware that the press