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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your taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by the others, as he handed her

Rhett in surprise. “Where did you get

hadn’t seen Mr. Fitzgerald carrying

with a raised

averted her gaze,

casual joke from him was disconcertingly alluring.

calm her nerves, her back turned to Rhett.

in the passenger seat, felt her anger brewing like a

purpose, infuriating Hertha with his calculated indifference.

what did it matter?

still have to marry Hertha

was at a loss for words.

teeth, wishing

from sight, but to tarnish her reputation so thoroughly that she’d be forced to leave Silvergrove City forever.

to feel repulsed at

project

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

nervous, her nails digging into her palms.

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

her breathing as she gazed out

hope. Or was he always so attentive and

clear–headed. He was Rhett, after

the team at the venue says Nicola and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and ready to claim victory.” York whispered.

ignored York’s

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capabilities?

stopped in

opened the door for Rhett.

took care to

and the secretary

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

York a withering look. What concern was it

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

had a point, and headed straight for the

a sigh of relief, pulling Kristin aside. “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 let your heart wander. Getting emotionally involved is messy, and

place. Theirs was strictly a business relationship, and she shouldn’t

lip, her nose tingling as she nodded.

he’ll likely keep you on at Fitzgerald Group. Your best days are ahead. Work hard.