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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hungry? You skipped lunch, and the banquet might not be to your taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by the others, as he handed her a piece of chocolate.

in surprise. “Where

seen Mr.

quipped with a raised

her gaze, staring

a casual joke from him

Kristin tried to calm her

sitting in the passenger seat, felt her anger brewing like a

was doing this on purpose, infuriating Hertha with his

what did

would still have to marry Hertha willingly or

at a loss for words.

teeth, wishing Kristin would just

up with a plan to erase Kristin completely, not just from sight, but to tarnish her reputation so thoroughly that she’d be forced to leave Silvergrove City forever.

Rhett to feel repulsed at the mere

the project proposal?” York

took it with one hand, while secretly holding Kristin’s hand with the other, prying her clenched fingers apart.

nervous, her nails

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

her breathing as she gazed out

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

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

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

ignored York’s comment.

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With Vincent’s capabilities?

car stopped in the parking

and opened the

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

and the secretary

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

What concern was

putting Kristin in a tough spot. She’s already under enough scrutiny,” York

York had a point, and

into it. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald is

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

she nodded. “I

appreciates your work. Even if the contract ends early, he’ll likely keep you on