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

looked at Rhett in surprise. “Where did you

seen Mr.

with a

gaze, staring out the

casual joke from him

tried to calm her nerves,

passenger seat, felt her anger

on purpose, infuriating

what did

still have to marry Hertha willingly

at a

wishing

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

feel repulsed at the mere mention of

project proposal?” York suggested cautiously, passing the document

secretly holding Kristin’s hand with the other,

when nervous, her nails digging into her

if Rhett could see through these self–destructive habits. In a place hidden from

as she gazed

keep giving her false hope. Or was

clear–headed. He was Rhett,

and Vincent arrived early, looking confident and ready to claim victory.” York

York’s comment.

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Vincent’s capabilities? What a joke!

stopped in the parking lot.

and opened the door for Rhett.

even took care to shield her head, concerned she

and the secretary

coughed lightly before speaking up softly, noticing Hertha’s teary eyes a standing together. “Mr. Fitzgerald, that’s enough. Ms. Haywood is crying.”

What concern

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

deciding York had a

into it. Sure, Mr. Fitzgerald is handsome, but don’t let your heart wander.

was reminding Kristin of her place. Theirs was strictly a business relationship, and she shouldn’t get confused and cause

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

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

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