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

looked at Rhett in surprise. “Where did you get this?”

Mr. Fitzgerald carrying chocolate.

Rhett quipped with a raised eyebrow.

blushed and averted her gaze,

casual joke from him was disconcertingly

Kristin tried to calm

felt

this on purpose, infuriating Hertha

what did it matter?

marry Hertha willingly or not.

at a loss for

her teeth, wishing

sight, but to tarnish her reputation so thoroughly that she’d be

Rhett to feel repulsed at the mere

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

secretly holding Kristin’s hand with the other, prying her clenched

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

In a place hidden from prying eyes, Rhett held Kristin’s hand firmly, preventing her from causing herself

as she gazed out the window,

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

to stay clear–headed. He was

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

ignored York’s comment.

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capabilities? What a

car stopped in

opened the door

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

and the secretary

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

York a withering look. What concern was

and media watching, you’re putting Kristin in a tough

York had a point, and headed straight for the

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 you’d be the one getting hurt in the end.”

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

she nodded. “I understand. I’ll remember my position.”

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 best days are ahead. Work hard. Let’s collaborate well. As long as Mr. Fitzgerald is here, we’ll live the good

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