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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your taste,” Rhett said to

Rhett in surprise. “Where

seen Mr. Fitzgerald carrying chocolate.

Rhett quipped with a raised

gaze, staring

charming. Even a casual joke from him was disconcertingly

to calm her nerves, her back turned

passenger seat, felt her anger brewing

on purpose, infuriating

what did it

to marry Hertha willingly or not.

a loss for words.

her teeth, wishing Kristin would just disappear.

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

to feel repulsed at

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

hand, while secretly holding Kristin’s hand with the other, prying her

always clenched her fists when nervous, her

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

gazed

Or was he always

He was Rhett, after

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

ignored York’s comment.

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With Vincent’s capabilities? What a joke!

in the

got out and opened

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

and the secretary

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

gave York a withering look. What concern was it of his?

in a tough spot. She’s already

a moment, deciding York had a point,

“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 wander. Getting emotionally involved is messy, and you’d be the

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

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

early, he’ll likely keep you on at Fitzgerald