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

looked at Rhett in surprise. “Where

hadn’t seen Mr.

quipped with a raised

gaze, staring

Even a casual joke from him was

to calm her nerves, her back

in the passenger seat, felt her anger brewing like a storm.

doing this on purpose, infuriating Hertha with his calculated

did

have to marry Hertha

a loss for words.

clenched her teeth, wishing Kristin

not just from sight, but to

wanted Rhett to feel repulsed at the mere mention

another look at the project proposal?” York suggested

holding Kristin’s hand with the other, prying

nervous, her

see through these self–destructive habits. In a place hidden from prying

she gazed out the window, her cheeks

was he always

clear–headed. He was

the venue says Nicola and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and ready to

ignored York’s comment.

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capabilities?

stopped in the parking lot.

got out and opened the

follow. He even took care to shield her head, concerned she might bump it.

and the secretary

eyes a standing together. “Mr. Fitzgerald, that’s

gave York a withering look. What concern was it

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

for a moment, deciding York had a point, and headed straight for the venue.

“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

a business relationship, and she shouldn’t

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

you on at Fitzgerald Group. Your best days are ahead. Work

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