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

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…”

whispered, pulling Kristin aside. “That woman with the sunglasses and mask, that’s Fiona, Adrienne Haywood’s cousin. The man with her is Sybil’s husband. Sybil will be here in

there’s a fight and

He’s a streamer with millions of followers. He’s

so much.

move on Jack. With resolve, Kristin was determined to

to the script,” Harriet winked, giving Kristin the cue to prepare

clenched her fists, her spirit fierce and

right person. Being with Rhett, Kristin blossomed once more, like a flower

hope you bloom brilliantly again,” Harriet said meaningfully.

bag. That girl in my group just got one more expensive than mine. It’s infuriating!” Fiona cooed to the man beside

smitten, spoiling her rotten. “Buy

Fiona kissed him, and

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

continued her act, now eyeing a bracelet. “Darling, I have an event tomorrow, and I don’t have a

frozen at the door, staring at the man she had protected with four years of her youth.

approached, concerned.

his face a mask of shock, hastily distancing himself from Fiona.

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“You’ve enjoyed yourself while

explam he pleaded, knowing Sybil had leverage over

What

shes Inuke. What can she

the

opportunity, the streamer outside started broadcasting live, and the viewership shot up,

the girl from

the Haywood family’s reputation testered on the brink, Kristin’s plan was

she confronted Sybil “Do you have any idea who my