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

Chapter 139

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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hungry? You skipped lunch, and the banquet might not be to your taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by the others, as he handed her a piece

Rhett in surprise.

seen Mr. Fitzgerald

with

her gaze,

charming. Even a casual

to calm her nerves, her back turned to Rhett.

seat, felt her anger brewing like

was doing this on purpose, infuriating Hertha with his calculated

did

still have to marry Hertha willingly or not.

at a loss for

clenched her teeth, wishing Kristin would just

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

to feel repulsed at the mere mention of Kristin.

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

took it with one hand, while secretly holding Kristin’s hand with the other, prying her

when nervous,

from prying eyes, Rhett held Kristin’s hand firmly, preventing

tried to steady her breathing as she gazed out

hope. Or was he always so attentive and caring with

to stay clear–headed. He was

venue says Nicola and Vincent arrived early, looking confident

York’s

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capabilities? What

car stopped in the parking lot.

out and opened the door for Rhett.

Kristin to follow. He even took care to shield her head, concerned

and the secretary

noticing Hertha’s teary eyes a standing

What

watching, you’re putting Kristin in a tough spot. She’s already

deciding York had a

show to Ms. Haywood. Don’t read too much into it. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald is

reminding Kristin of her place. Theirs was strictly a business relationship, and

as she

relaxed, looking 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 Fitzgerald Group. Your

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