When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 143

At the seaside.

Rhett walked ahead, Kristin trailing behind him.

With Rhett there, how could she have any mind to admire the ocean?

Her heartbeat was a bit frantic, Kristin’s mind filled with thoughts of Rhett.

She had thought he would take her straight back to Silvergrove City, but to her surprise, he’d brought her to see the sea.

“Mr. FitzGerald, the matter has been handed over to the police. The housekeeper said that it was Nicola’s assistant who instructed her to do it. The police have detained Nicola’s assistant, but the individual is taking all the blame. For now, we can’t trace it back to Nicola.”

York had called Rhett.

“Leak the story to the press and say that I was the one who drank that water and got hurt.” Rhett said in a deep voice. “Suppress all that online buzz about the merging of the Haywood family and the FitzGerald family. I don’t want to see any more news about a merger, you understand?”

“Of course.”

When Rhett stepped aside to make the call, Kristin walked alone by the sea.

The beach was adorned with floral lanterns, set up especially for tourists.

As one approached, they would light up, and the flowers would bloom to the sound of soft music.

Kristin looked up in amazement at the blossoming lanterns, standing in the light, gently twirling.

She had once been the sole dancer of Silvergrove City’s premier ballet dancer and the Swan Queen who represented the Silvergrove City Ballet at performances.*

But during her years in prison, her spine had been broken, and she had swallowed all the shattered pieces.

Lifting her hand, Kristin assumed a ballet position.

Her body was stiff. With a sense of loss, she lowered her hand. It seemed she could never return to what had once been.

Trying to stand on tiptoe along with the soft music, Kristin attempted to balance several times before giving up.

A swan with broken wings could never fly back to the blue skies again.

Rhett leaned against the car door, his gaze intense as he watched Kristin.

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He had seen Kristin on stage once before. Back then, he had only felt that Vincent wasn’t worthy of that blooming white rose.

But later, the rose was broken, shattered, trampled into the mud.

What was Kristin’s fault? Was it because she was too beautiful or too pure?

“Mr. FitzGerald, what time is our flight?” Concerned about missing their flight, Kristin ran over

to ask.

snapped back to reality, abruptly pulling Kristin into his arms, embracing

for a second, not daring

Rhett’s voice was hoarse

“Okay.” Kristin nodded.

the car, Kristin’s heartbeat

no matter how long it lasted, was her stroke of

man was beyond reproach.

the plane, Kristin cautiously glanced at

Kristin sit inside, asking the flight attendant for a blanket to cover her.

water…” Kristin felt a chill

respond, his gaze deep.

your coffee.” The flight attendant approached with a smile, bringing

first. After ensuring it was safe, she

attendant froze her

help but laugh. “What’s wrong

extent of her actions

wouldn’t drink

you pour another cup?” Kristin asked the attendant,

professional smile. “Of

said politely, nodding

attendant left, and Rhett, holding the coffee cup, smiled.

as she shook her

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the coffee. “I never thought airplane coffee

coffee was quite bitter,

sleep. I’ll watch over you,” Rhett

looked at Rhett blankly, then quickly averted her gaze, nervously clasping her fingers, turning her head and

she was

had read a book stating that when faced with a fatal temptation, no

knew Rhett was a dangerous man,

utter ruin. Yet her heart was still stirred.

was too unaware of

how long she slept, Kristin was gently awakened. “Kristin, we’re home.”

some point she had ended up resting on Rhett’s shoulder.

abruptly, nervously unbuckling her seatbelt, and stood, following

as they disembarked, Holcomb

criminal

arrived,” Rhett

home, his

a normal father, at this time he should be concerned about his son’s well–being, but all Holcomb did was

next, Holcomb would want the trending news

much of an explanation. “I’m not feeling great. I’m going to head home and rest. We

was the day Nicola would

house for

cracked a smile. “Knock off work early tomorrow and come with