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

Chapter 131

“We vibe well, Eddie. It just so happened I could hitch a ride in your car.” Rhett grinned as he spoke, taking the initiative to open the passenger door for Eddie.

Eddie was a picture of confusion. When did the tables turn like this?

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Kristin snuck a glance at Rhett. Was it her imagination, or did Rhett’s smile remind her of a fox that had just outwitted the hounds?

Before Eddie could gather his wits, Rhett’s forwardness with the car door had him obediently sliding into the passenger seat.

Rhett, ever the proactive one, closed the door behind Eddie, then opened the back door, his gaze signaling for Kristin to get in.

Kristin wore her bewilderment openly, glancing at her boss with an expression that said, “Shouldn’t you be the host?”

With Rhett’s encouraging smile urging her to hurry up, Kristin could almost feel the threat. looming over her.

She shivered slightly as she got into the car, instinctively hugging the edge of the seat.

Hertha, standing by impatiently, seemed about to speak, but Rhett was already in the car, shutting the door behind him.

There was no room left for discussion.

“Driver, we can go. Take it slow, my assistant gets a bit queasy,” Rhett said nonchalantly, epitomizing the art of taking charge.

At a loss for words, Hertha stood curbside, fuming as she watched Eddie’s car pull away.

“Ms. Haywood, shall we head out as well?” Randall drove up, ready to take her away.

Hertha’s eyes brimmed with tears as she gripped the wine box tightly. “Is everything ready?”

Randall nodded. “The bottle on the right has been… amended. Mr. FitzGerald doesn’t touch spirits, only a bit of red wine. And since Eddie isn’t keen on reds, we’ve prepared something else for him. Rest assured.”

Taking a deep breath, Hertha tightened her grip. “Let’s go.”

Upon reaching the destination, Hertha reminded her companion in a serious tone, “Tonight, don’t forget to have the reporters wait at the hotel.”

Hertha had waited six years, thinking her ties with Rhett were severed, only to have him. reappear, inquiring about an incident from six years past.

Back then, Hertha had indeed bribed the hotel staff, pretending to be drunk to enter Rhett’s room early. However, Rhett never returned to his room that night.

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come seeking her out, questioning who had been with him in that hotel.

room.

as she had been the one to wake up in his

hadn’t returned to his room, who was the woman

still in the dark about the truth. He was brooding over the suspicion that someone had set

into his

affection but to secure the man first, love

later.

confident that once married, she could make Rhett fall for her.

Crest Hotel in Silvergrove City during

her, fearing Rhett might uncover the truth one day.

first, to either

private room at the lounge.

from the beginning, which left Eddie with

of a talker,

you completed all your courses by sophomore year and planned to double major. What did you end

deep breath, not hiding anything. “You might not be aware, but I ran

reform herself in prison and has been trying to turn over a new leaf since her release, working hard. It’s

unaware of Kristin’s

clenched her hands, subtly withdrawing her grip, remaining silent.

was nothing Kristin could say to counter them.

earn it with your skills and effort. You can’t go back to your old ways. There are no free lunches falling from the sky. You’ve lived a life of luxury for twenty years, and such unearned gains must eventually be repaid.” Hertha sighed

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I really do like you.”

quiet, not responding.

looked at Rhett. After all,

from the sky and hits you, it’s the stone and the thrower who are at fault.

for words, her face turning

when to advance and

inquire further. Kristin is such a remarkable kid. I thought the Turner family, out of affection, would have raised her as their own, but it turned out…” Eddie sounded regretful. “Kris, why didn’t you reach out to me

regretting I didn’t know her then to offer help.” Rhett picked up his glass again, shifting the topic smoothly. “This wine is superb Hertha, you certainly have

red with the effort of holding