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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taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by the others, as

looked at Rhett in surprise. “Where did

hadn’t seen Mr. Fitzgerald

with a

averted her gaze, staring

casual joke from him was disconcertingly alluring.

breath, Kristin tried to calm her

the passenger seat, felt her anger

purpose, infuriating Hertha with his

what did it matter?

would still have to marry Hertha willingly or

a loss for

clenched her teeth, wishing Kristin would

erase Kristin completely, not just from sight, but to tarnish her reputation so thoroughly that she’d be forced

Rhett to feel repulsed at

perhaps we should take another look at the project proposal?” York suggested cautiously, passing

Kristin’s hand with the other,

nervous, her nails

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

she gazed out the

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

clear–headed. He was Rhett,

and Vincent arrived early, looking confident

York’s comment.

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capabilities? What a joke!

car stopped in the parking

and opened the door

took care to shield

and the secretary

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

York a withering look. What

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

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

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

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

nose tingling as she nodded. “I understand.

ends early, he’ll likely keep you