Chapter 132

Standing anxiously in place, Kristin frantically dialed York’s number. “York, Mr. FitzGerald is plastered. Hertha and the secretary drove him back. I bought some hangover pills and am now hailing a cab back to the hotel. Can you meet me?”

“Kristin, I’m not at the hotel. Mr. FitzGerald had me run some errands out of town and I won’t be back until early tomorrow.” York sounded worried. “You better get back quickly.”

Kristin flagged down a taxi, but it was tough to catch one at the roadside. Restlessly, she started running towards the hotel.

After about five minutes, Kristin finally managed to hail a cab.

“To the Diamond Crest Hotel, please. Can you make it quick?”

The cab driver was on it, stepping on the gas as soon as she got in.

After paying the fare, Kristin sprinted into the hotel and headed for the elevator.

“Excuse me, madam, are you staying with us? We need to verify your identity. Could you please bring your ID to the front desk for a check?”

Kristin froze her stride. Although she hadn’t stayed in a hotel for six years, her time apart from society while in prison had taught her that hotels didn’t typically re–check a guest’s identity.

Clearly, this was a deliberate stall.

“I have my key card.” Kristin showed the card briefly.

“Sorry, we still need to verify your identity.”

“My ID is in my room,” Kristin said, trying to move past.

“Sorry, without proper identification, we can’t let you go. We’re currently cracking down on whores, and you don’t seem quite the part,” the front desk clerk said with a sneer.

Kristin was furious but had no time to argue. “Then call the police.” With that, she tried to enter the elevator.

The front desk clerk grabbed Kristin with an angry look. “Our manager said you’re not allowed in. Are you shameless? Everyone upstairs knows why you’re here. If you have any dignity,

leave now.”

“What am I here for?” Kristin demanded.

“Aren’t you a whore? Stop pretending,” the clerk rolled her eyes dismissively.

at the time, her eyes welling up in

sent your photo and ordered us to stop you. Whatever it is you’re up to, it’s

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how she could get

Group. Here’s my employee badge.” Remembering she had it on her,

claims she’s the executive assistant. But what about Manager Donald’s instructions… could there be a mix–up? Manager Donald told us to

the elevator and quickly swiped her

Stop right there!”

Hertha’s doing, making things difficult for her on purpose. But she was powerless to do anything about

  1. it.

about the Haywood family and the FitzGerald family’s impending

Group was precarious.

the last people who wanted Rhett to tie the knot with Hertha.

and Kristin hurried

was no response from

she searched for

hotel York had given her both cards and the room number. But as she opened the door, the suite was

Rhett, but he didn’t

have booked another room.

can’t find Mr. FitzGerald. He’s not in his room. He might be in another one with Hertha. What do I do…” Kristin crouched on the floor, her voice quivering with

in room 80269. Go there quickly.” York urged from the other end, anticipating this scenario.

devoured Rhett with her eyes if she could. If

up and dashed out.

stood outside, desperate for an answer, but Hertha wouldn’t open the door.

but now wasn’t the

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Chapter 132

persistent knocking, Hertha cracked open the door. Wrapped in a towel, with hair damp, she opened just a

Kristin asked, breathless.

with a smile. “Kris, you know the deal between Rhett and me. We’re bound to

“I need to see Mr.

boss‘ personal life is not so cool, right? Now, you better get some rest. I’ll take care of Rhett.”

two aren’t married yet. I need to see Mr. FitzGerald.” Kristin

air, “Rhett’s position at the firm is far more precarious than you seem to understand. Marrying me

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