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

surprise. “Where did you get this?”

seen Mr. Fitzgerald carrying chocolate.

quipped with a

her gaze, staring out the window instead.

casual joke from him was disconcertingly

to calm her

in the passenger seat, felt her

on purpose, infuriating Hertha with

did

to marry Hertha willingly or not.

was at a loss

her teeth, wishing Kristin would just

to come up with a plan to erase Kristin completely, not just from sight, but to

repulsed at the mere mention of

look at the project

Kristin’s hand with the

her fists when nervous, her nails digging

through these self–destructive habits. In a place hidden from prying eyes, Rhett held Kristin’s hand firmly, preventing

she gazed out the window, her cheeks burning red.

hope. Or was he always so attentive and caring with every woman?

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

says Nicola and Vincent arrived early, looking confident

York’s

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capabilities? What a

car stopped in

out and opened the door

He even took care to shield her

and the secretary

before speaking up softly, noticing Hertha’s teary eyes a standing together. “Mr. Fitzgerald, that’s enough. Ms. Haywood is crying.”

gave York a withering look. What concern was it of

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

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

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

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

lip, her nose tingling as she nodded. “I understand.

hopes for you, and Mr. Fitzgerald appreciates your work. Even if the contract ends early, he’ll likely keep you on