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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skipped lunch, and the banquet might not be to your taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by the

at Rhett in surprise. “Where did

Mr. Fitzgerald

quipped with a

blushed and averted her gaze, staring out the window

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

breath, Kristin tried to calm her nerves, her

in the passenger seat, felt her anger brewing like

doing this on purpose, infuriating Hertha with his calculated indifference.

what did it

would still have to marry Hertha willingly

was at a

wishing Kristin would just disappear.

plan to erase Kristin completely, not just from sight, but

to feel repulsed at the mere mention

look at the project proposal?” York suggested cautiously, passing the

it with one hand, while secretly holding Kristin’s hand

her fists when nervous, her nails digging into her palms.

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

breathing as she gazed out

Rhett not keep giving her false hope. Or was he always so attentive and caring with

stay clear–headed. He was

and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and ready to

York’s comment.

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Vincent’s capabilities? What a joke!

car stopped in

got out and opened the door for Rhett.

patiently for Kristin to follow. He even took

and the secretary

lightly before speaking up softly, noticing Hertha’s teary eyes a standing

withering look. What concern was it

reporters and media watching, you’re putting Kristin in a tough spot. She’s

a moment, deciding York had a

“Mr. 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

a business relationship, and she shouldn’t get

nose tingling as she nodded. “I

if the contract ends early, he’ll likely keep you on at Fitzgerald Group. Your best days are ahead. Work hard. Let’s collaborate