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

Chapter 139

Outside the hotel, Randall pulled up in his sleek black sedan.

Hertha stood beside the car, her eyes wide with nervous anticipation as she watched Rhett. “Rhett,” she murmured.

Rhett didn’t even spare Hertha a glance, taking the laptop from Kristin’s hands and opening the car door for her. “Get in.”

Kristin was both flattered and aware that Rhett was using her as a shield, deliberately placing her in the line of fire.

But that was where her value lay.

“Rhett, Can we talk, please?” Hertha trembled with a sob. “You drank too much last night. I was only looking out for you. Can’t you trust me, please?”

Rhett signaled for York to close the car door.

“Ms. Haywood, maybe we should talk after the Harborside Haven project wraps up?” York coaxed in a hushed tone.

Hertha, tears welling in her eyes, stood rooted to the spot as Rhett closed the car door.

“Ms. Haywood, this way” The secretary opened the passenger door, beckoning her to get in.

With a sense of defeat, Hertha climbed into the passenger seat.

“Thirsty? You should drink more water if you’ve got a cold,” Rhett said to Kristin with a tenderness that was almost palpable.

York sat shivering, his legs trembling.

Mr. Fitzgerald was making it painfully obvious, which was all a performance for Hertha.

Hertha had crossed a line with Rhett once again last night.

But there was nothing York could do about it. He hadn’t dared tell Rhett that the video of him and Hertha leaving the same hotel suite had gone viral, now topping the trending searches.

The marriage alliance between the Haywood family and the Fitzgerald family was an unstoppable force.

Even if Rhett was unhappy, there was no way out. For the sake of both families‘ honor, an engagement was inevitable.

Sighing, York gazed out the window, fearing Hertha’s cunning might backfire.

Rhett despised being manipulated or used, and Hertha was being far too transparent.

How could the paparazzi have been so fortunate to capture that moment if not for some premeditated setup?

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might not be to your taste,” Rhett said

looked at Rhett in surprise. “Where

seen Mr.

Rhett quipped with a

blushed and averted her gaze, staring out the

face was devilishly charming. Even a casual joke from him was disconcertingly alluring.

tried to calm her

in the passenger seat, felt her anger brewing like

purpose, infuriating Hertha with his calculated

what did it

to marry Hertha willingly or not.

at a

wishing Kristin

completely, not just from sight, but to tarnish her reputation so thoroughly that she’d be

to feel repulsed at the

Fitzgerald, perhaps we should take another look at the project proposal?” York suggested

while secretly holding Kristin’s hand with the other, prying her clenched fingers

when nervous, her

from prying eyes, Rhett held

steady her breathing as she gazed out the window, her cheeks

her false hope. Or was he always so attentive and caring with every

to stay clear–headed. He was Rhett, after all.

the team at the venue says Nicola and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and ready to claim

ignored York’s comment.

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Vincent’s capabilities? What a joke!

car stopped in the parking

opened

out, waiting patiently for Kristin to follow. He even took care to shield her head,

and the secretary

noticing Hertha’s teary eyes a

a withering look. What

putting Kristin in a tough spot. She’s

for a moment, deciding York had a point, and headed

breathed a sigh of relief, pulling Kristin aside. “Mr. Fitzgerald’s actions are all for show to Ms. Haywood. Don’t read too much into it. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald is handsome,

place. Theirs was strictly a business relationship, and she shouldn’t get confused

she nodded. “I understand. I’ll remember

have high hopes for you, and Mr. Fitzgerald appreciates your work. Even if the contract ends early, he’ll likely keep you on at Fitzgerald Group. Your best days are ahead. Work hard. Let’s collaborate well. As long as Mr. Fitzgerald is here, we’ll live the