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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not be to your taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by the others, as he handed her

in surprise. “Where

Mr. Fitzgerald carrying chocolate.

with a raised

averted her gaze, staring out the window

face was devilishly charming. Even a casual joke

Kristin tried to calm

the passenger seat, felt her anger brewing like

was doing this on purpose, infuriating Hertha with his calculated

what did

to marry Hertha

was at a

clenched her teeth, wishing

but to tarnish her reputation so thoroughly

Rhett to feel repulsed at the mere mention of

look at the project proposal?” York

holding Kristin’s hand with the other, prying

nervous, her nails digging into

a place hidden from

as she gazed out the window, her

was he always so attentive and caring with every

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

Fitzgerald, the team at the venue says Nicola and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and

York’s comment.

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capabilities? What a joke!

car stopped in the parking lot.

out and opened the door

Kristin to follow. He even took care to shield

and the secretary

before speaking up softly, noticing Hertha’s teary eyes a standing together. “Mr.

a withering look. What concern was

watching, you’re putting Kristin in a tough spot. She’s already under enough scrutiny,”

deciding York had a point, and headed straight

Fitzgerald’s actions are all for show to Ms. Haywood. Don’t read too much into it. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald is handsome, but don’t let your heart wander. Getting emotionally involved is

strictly a business relationship, and she shouldn’t get confused and cause trouble.

she nodded. “I understand. I’ll remember

contract ends early, he’ll likely keep you on at

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