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

Chapter 210

At the Rhett residence, Kristin sat rigid at the dining table, her grip on her cell phone white–knuckled and

tense.

Garner had called earlier, advising her to stay out of it, to let Madge learn her lesson the hard way. If no one bailed her out, she’d have to spend a full twenty–four hours locked up.

“She should reflect on her actions behind bars today,” he had said.

Not long after, the police station called again.

“Lady, isn’t Madge your mother?” the officer inquired.

“Sorry, I don’t have a mother. Does she have proof otherwise?” Kristin retorted.

The cop seemed taken aback, sensing family discord. “Well, then she can spend the day reflecting at the station. Someone will need to come down and pay the $500 fine to release her.”

The call ended abruptly, and Kristin let out a sigh of relief. She considered calling Rhett to check on him at the FitzGerald Group, knowing well that today he would be like a lone sheep amidst a pack of wolves.

“Kristin, Rhett’s place is huge!” Harriet exclaimed as she emerged from the bathroom, her eyes scanning the luxurious surroundings with envy. “Imagine, which lucky lady will get to be the owner of this house someday?”

Caught off guard, Kristin didn’t respond.

“Kris, you’ve got to aim high. If you can get Rhett to fall head over heels for you, all of this could be yours,” Harriet said pragmatically, voicing a harsh truth. “If you manage to win over Rhett, every hardship you’ve faced in the first half of your life would be worth it.”

Kristin clenched her fists tightly.

“It’s just a shame we don’t have the family background. These rich folks will never marry someone like us,” Harriet continued, sitting opposite Kristin with a solemn look. “Stay rational, don’t get hurt, and don’t fall too deep.”

Kristin nodded, her head nearly buried in her chest. She felt as though she was alread

+no deep.

“By the way, did you hear about Sybil? She got out of prison a few days ago. Since she’s.. Ivergrove City, we got in touch. She mentioned wanting to catch up sometime soon,” Harriet changed the subject.

“Sybil’s out?” Kristin looked up, surprised.

“Yeah, her husband apparently had a change of heart,” Harriet swore under her breath. “Men! No good, any of them. Sybil was a fool for taking the fall for her husband’s tax evasion and fraud, shouldering all the blame and doing four and a half years.”

husband’s company. When trouble struck, he threw her and the accountant under the bus to take the heat.

to tell Sybil, but working at that luxury boutique in IF, I

Harriet cursed, outraged.

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‘Does

not, Harriet shook her head.

been there for her during her darkest times.

compelled to let Sybil know her husband wasn’t worth

tell her directly? Given her state of mind?

his mistress must have visited the boutique before, right? Kristin

That mistress is a diamond member at our store; Harriet said angrily. ‘Do you know what that means? It

the new arrivals, the ones that are really pricey if she likes them, she’ll surely bring that

“That’s

fiddled with

how small this world can be?” Harriet suddenly burst out, “The woman that Sybil’s husband is seeing, do you know

her head.

her connection to the Haywood family and even clung to James Bryce,

connection to

Haywood family again…” Kristin massaged her forehead, feeling the irony of

maybe we should drop it?” Harriet suggested, concerned

time, it’s a strange coincidence…”

in thought. If Rhett refused the Haywood’s marriage alliance, it would

Holcomb

tarnish the Haywood family’s reputation before that, would Holcomb reconsider une alliance?

not yet recovered from the damage caused by Adrienne’s bullying and assault scandals. If another scandal broke now, revealing that a Haywood relative

asked,

was done being

chance of a comeback. In those moments, a rejected proposal

are you finally making your move?” Harriet asked, her gaze heavy

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