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

photo and ordered us to stop you. Whatever it is you’re up to, it’s no secret. Just leave,” the clerk was

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helpless, Kristin pondered how she could get

employee badge.” Remembering she had it on her, she pulled it out

the executive assistant. But what about Manager Donald’s instructions… could there

into the elevator and quickly swiped her key card for

right

elevator ascended, Kristin breathed a sigh of relief. She knew this must be Hertha’s doing, making things difficult for her on purpose. But she was powerless to do anything about

  1. it.

the Haywood family and the FitzGerald family’s impending union in

Rhett’s position at the FitzGerald Group was precarious. He needed this marriage

Vincent were probably the last people who wanted Rhett to tie the

and Kristin hurried to

response from inside.

tightened as she searched for her key card.

had given her both cards and the room number. But as she opened the

Kristin called Rhett, but he didn’t answer.

booked

in another one with Hertha. What do I do…”

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

eyes if she could. If Kristin didn’t act fast, Rhett would surely be at a disadvantage.

got up and dashed

stood outside, desperate for an answer,

to tears, but now wasn’t the time for

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Chapter 132

the door. Wrapped in a towel,

FitzGerald?” Kristin asked,

you know the deal between

need to

just an assistant,” Hertha said with a laugh. “Meddling in the boss‘ personal life is not so cool, right? Now, you better get some rest. I’ll

FitzGerald.” Kristin

she began, her voice tinged with a severity that cut through the air, “Rhett’s position at the firm is far more precarious than you seem

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