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

Chapter 134

The morning next day, Rhett woke up with his head pounding.

“Damn…” he muttered under his breath, a familiar sense of regret seeping in.

With effort, Rhett sat up and glanced at the desolate expanse of his king–sized bed, the sheets a jumbled testament to last night’s follies.

The memories were hazy, obscured by a hangover that clung to him like a second skin. He rubbed his temples, feeling the weight of his low mood.

It had been six years since he’d been played for a fool, and yet, here he was, seemingly reliving history.

“Rhett, you’re up.” Hertha’s voice came from the bathroom, her tone rough with a tinge of shyness. She emerged holding a freshly washed towel. “Clean your face… it’ll help.”

Her cheeks were flushed with an awkward tenderness in her eyes that didn’t quite reach Rhett. He shot her a frosty look, his voice icy. “Hertha, I let go of the incident six years ago because it was ancient history. Do you take me for an idiot again?”

He felt like a puppet in a game he didn’t consent to play.

“Rhett…” Hertha gasped, a picture of innocence. “I don’t know what you mean. I was just… taking care of you last night.”

“Taking care of me? Am I supposed to owe you for that?” Rhett’s laugh was hollow.

She bit her lip with a gesture of faux vulnerability. “We were supposed to get engaged, and six

years ago…”

“Get out,” Rhett cut her off, his voice brooking no argument.

Hertha stood, stunned for a moment before her eyes brimmed with panic. “Rhett. believe me…

His expression was granite and he was in no mood to repeat himself.

“Mr. Fitzgerald!” The urgency in York’s voice carried from beyond the door.

Rhett’s fury had scared Hertha, who had probably never seen such a terrifying side of him before.

said as he ushered her out, his voice shaky. “We can

I should have warned Kristin

anyone off the hook!” Rhett’s command was firm as he got

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legs going weak. The marks of passion on Rhett’s body were a testament to the passion of the previous

well be walking to his execution.

York never wanted

pawn,” York managed to stammer out, a reminder of who

was

find it out. Where was…where

a frown, but he offered no

fresh clothes for Rhett, York didn’t allow himself the time or courage to ask anything further.

around Rhett was suffocating, reminiscent of the scandal six years ago.

and disturbed. She was

agreed to our engagement. As for whatever happened last night, you know what

rubbed her

is at Harborside Haven. Word is she is cozying up to Eddie’s mother, even gifting her an emerald set worth millions,” Hertha reminded her. “So Rhett might not win

Vincent secured the project, he would lay a firm foundation for his position, challenging Rhett’s authority.

her fists, her head bowed in

help me out, okay? I want to support Rhett too, but he’s resisting me. He thinks I’m scheming

and hugging her knees

six years ago, we slept together after I was set up. He’s always thought I was part of the scheme. He’s got this obsession

but she remained quiet, wrapping her arms tightly around

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Cindy, who tried to get close to Rhett and ended up in a mental institution. She had

been with so many men, even had a

her grip, her nails

hurt. You understand what I’m saying, right?” Hertha’s patience was evident as she

her grip around her