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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not be to your taste,” Rhett said to Kristin, unfazed by

Rhett in surprise.

hadn’t seen Mr. Fitzgerald

Rhett quipped with

and averted her gaze, staring out

charming. Even a casual joke

a deep breath, Kristin tried to calm her nerves, her back

passenger seat, felt her anger brewing like a storm.

doing this on purpose, infuriating Hertha with

did

to marry Hertha willingly or not.

a loss for words.

her teeth, wishing Kristin would

erase Kristin completely, not just from sight, but to tarnish her reputation

to feel repulsed at the

project proposal?” York suggested cautiously,

while secretly holding Kristin’s hand

her fists when nervous, her nails digging into

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

steady her breathing as she gazed out the

false hope. Or was he always so attentive

needed to stay clear–headed. He was

Nicola and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and ready

ignored York’s

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capabilities?

stopped in

opened the door for

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

and the secretary

a standing together. “Mr. Fitzgerald, that’s enough. Ms. Haywood

a withering look. What concern was it of

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

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

it. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald is handsome, but don’t let your heart wander. Getting emotionally involved is messy, and you’d be the

was strictly a business relationship, and she

bit her lip, her nose tingling as she nodded. “I understand.

Even if the contract ends early, he’ll likely keep you on at Fitzgerald Group. Your best

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