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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be to your taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by the others,

at Rhett in surprise. “Where did you get this?”

seen Mr. Fitzgerald

with

her gaze, staring out the

Even a casual

breath, Kristin tried to calm her nerves, her back

passenger seat, felt her anger

infuriating Hertha with his calculated indifference.

what did it

still have to marry

was at a

wishing Kristin would just disappear.

but to tarnish her reputation so thoroughly that she’d be forced to leave Silvergrove City

repulsed at the mere mention of Kristin.

we should take another look at the project proposal?”

Kristin’s hand with the

fists when nervous, her nails digging into her

could see through these self–destructive habits. In a place hidden from prying eyes, Rhett held Kristin’s hand firmly, preventing her from causing herself any

breathing as she gazed out the window, her cheeks burning red.

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

stay clear–headed. He was Rhett, after

and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and

ignored York’s

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Vincent’s capabilities? What a

stopped in the parking lot.

got out and opened

waiting patiently for Kristin to follow. He even took care to shield

and the secretary

softly, noticing Hertha’s teary eyes a standing

withering look. What concern was it of his?

all these reporters and media watching, you’re putting Kristin in a tough spot. She’s already under enough scrutiny,” York added,

a point,

into it. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald is handsome, but don’t let your heart wander. Getting emotionally involved is

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

her lip, her nose tingling as she nodded.

at Kristin approvingly. “I have high hopes for you, and Mr. Fitzgerald appreciates your work. Even if the contract ends early, he’ll likely keep you on at