Chapter 216

Rhett knew Kristin like the back of his hand. Unless he initiated it, Kristin would never willingly spend his money. It was a trait that unsettled him, leaving him feeling on edge, as if he was standing on shaky ground.

A woman who didn’t chase a man for his wallet could indeed strip a guy of his peace of mind. It was as if Kristin could vanish at any

moment.

Kristin’s heart pounded as Rhett hang up the phone. She returned to the boutique only to find her friend, Harriet, in the midst of a heated argument with the supervisor.

“You think you can have wealthy friends looking like that? If you don’t meet your sales targets this month, you’re out of here!” the manager spat out.

“I’ve been servicing all those clients, and you have the nerve to credit their purchases under your name? And now you’re talking about performance assessments?” Harriet was not one to back down easily.

“You’re new here. Those are our regulars; they’re not your clients.”

“Stop fighting, both of you…” Kristin tried to interject, hoping to defuse the situation.

“Back off! You’re all nobodies!” the manager scoffed, eyeing Kristin with disdain. “If you care so much about your friend, why don’t you buy a few bags and boost her sales?”

Kristin paused, rendered speechless by the suggestion.

The manager dismissed her with a roll of her eyes, assuming Kristin couldn’t afford it. Her plain appearance and make–up free face, although naturally beautiful, screamed ‘small–town‘ to the snobbish manager.

“Can’t foot the bill? Then cut the act,” the manager sneered, before directing her attention to a glamorous woman in a slinky dress and stilettos, hanging onto a middle–aged man.

“Oh, Fiona, darling, you’ve finally graced us with your presence,” the manager’s tone turned from sour to sweet in an instant.

Kristin was gobsmacked, witnessing such a drastic change in demeanor. Harriet chuckled at Kristin’s expression. “Never seen an ass–kiss in action? They fawn over the rich like they’re their own flesh and blood.”

Kristin composed herself. “What an act…”

aside. “That woman with the sunglasses and mask, that’s Fiona, Adrienne Haywood’s cousin. The man with

breath. “What if there’s a fight and

got a friend coming. He’s a streamer with millions of followers. He’s going to ‘accidentally‘ pass by and live stream everything. The scandal will

you so much. I’ve found a journalist for today

needed to turn the Haywood family’s reputation sour before Holcomb made a move on Jack. With resolve, Kristin was

winked, giving Kristin the cue to prepare herself.

her fists, her spirit fierce and fiery.

it was because she was with the right person. Being with Rhett, Kristin blossomed once more, like a flower

I hope you bloom brilliantly again,” Harriet said meaningfully. With Rhett’s nurturing, Kristin would surely thrive.

group just got one more expensive than mine.

spoiling her

kissed him, and Kristin

Rhett would respond to her flirtations like that. The thought alone gave her goosebumps.

now eyeing a bracelet. “Darling, I have an event tomorrow, and I

at the door, staring at the

approached, concerned.

his face a mask of shock, hastily distancing himself

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him hard. “You’ve enjoyed yourself

he pleaded, knowing

annoyed. What are

Inuke. What can she

hinges at Frona, the two women clashing fiercely

broadcasting live, and the viewership shot up, hungry for

as viewers recognized Fiona “Isn’t that the girl from the new pop

the Haywood family’s reputation testered on the brink, Kristin’s plan was in motion, and the future was uncertain, but for now,

Sybil “Do you have any idea who my uncle is? The Haywoods, ever heard of them? My cousin Hertha is about to get engaged to Rhett, the CEO of the FitzGerald

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