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

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.

that?” Kristin glanced at the time, her eyes welling up in

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

12.02

pondered how she could get upstairs

executive assistant of the FitzGerald Group. Here’s my employee badge.” Remembering she had it on her, she pulled it out for them to see.

But what about Manager Donald’s instructions… could there

they could finish, Kristin dashed into the elevator and quickly swiped her key card

right

sigh of relief. She knew this must be Hertha’s doing, making things difficult for her on purpose. But she was powerless

1. it.

knew about the Haywood family and the FitzGerald family’s impending union

Group was precarious. He needed this marriage to

last people who wanted

and Kristin hurried to Rhett’s room,

no response

searched for her

her both cards and the room number. But as she

Rhett, but he

have booked

with Hertha. What

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

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

got up and

desperate for an answer, but Hertha wouldn’t

close to tears, but now wasn’t the time for that.

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open the door. Wrapped in a towel,

FitzGerald?” Kristin

know the deal between Rhett and me. We’re

clenched her fists. “I need to see Mr.

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

to see Mr. FitzGerald.” Kristin summoned courage from somewhere, determined

cut through the air, “Rhett’s position at the firm is far more precarious than you seem to understand. Marrying me is his best shot at securing his status. Do I need to spell it out