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.

her out, his voice shaky. “We can discuss

closed the door with trembling hands. “Mr. Fitzgerald, it’s my fault. I should have warned Kristin to be more cautious ahead of time. What’s

let anyone off the hook!” Rhett’s command was firm

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a testament to the passion of the previous night. Who would have thought the demure Ms. Haywood could be so

might as well

anger was something York never wanted to face head–on.

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

gaze was piercingly cold.

gaze. “I…I’ll find it out. Where was…where was Kristin last night?”

frown, but he

out 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

Kristin collapsed in the gazebo, her sleep restless and disturbed. She was running a fever, a

has agreed to our engagement. As for whatever happened last night, you know what should not

rubbed her forehead,

an emerald set worth millions,” Hertha reminded her. “So Rhett might not win this

project, he would lay a firm foundation for

her fists, her head bowed

support Rhett too, but he’s resisting me. He thinks I’m scheming against him, which it’s so unjust,” Hertha pleaded, grabbing

hugging her knees to her chest,

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

up with tears, but she remained quiet,

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close to Rhett and ended up in a mental institution. She had completely lost her mind,” Hertha spoke

with

nails digging into

and don’t want you to get hurt. You understand what I’m saying, right?” Hertha’s patience

her grip around