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

Chapter 223

Hanson squinted his eyes, a hint of skepticism crossing his features as he considered Kristin’s confidence

in Rhett.

*Kristin,” he drawled, “I’ve told you before, I can help you out, but on one condition that you leave Rhett and come work with me.” There was no way Hanson would lift a finger for Rhett’s sake without something in it for himself.

“Mr. Lewis, you’re not short on women, and certainly not interested in someone like me, right?” Kristin forced herself to stay calm, to not stumble over her words, “I’d like to propose a different deal.”

“Oh?” Hanson’s smile was a curve of intrigue, “What kind of deal?”

“If the Lewis Group wants to establish a stronghold in Silvergrove City, you need a flagship project. I hear the Lewis family is in a tug–of–war with the Turner family over a certain deal?

While Hanson had been digging into Kristin’s background, she had done her homework on him as well.

“The Turners wield considerable clout in Silvergrove City, and Johnnie Turner’s child is married into the FitzGerald family,” Hanson prodded, watching for Kristin’s reaction.

Kristin’s grip tightened until her knuckles went white, “I’ve left FitzGerald Corp, and I’m willing to work as your assistant. If my qualifications are an issue..*

Hanson’s eyes narrowed, a spark of interest flickering within, “Welcome aboard”

Kristin was shrewd, and she’d rather be a professional assistant than a domestic caretaker in his home.

She was telling Hanson, in no uncertain terms, that he might not lack for women, but what he truly needed was someone capable, someone useful.

And Kristin’s worth was far beyond the fleeting pleasures of the sex.

“How can you turn against the Turner family, the people who raised you for twenty–one years? Isn’t that a bit inhumane?” Hanson’s voice deepened with reproach, “Have you forgotten the basic principle of gratitude for Rhett’s sake? Is this his teaching?”

“Mr. Lewis, please keep your mouth shut when you don’t know the whole story,” Kristin shot back, her voice trembling with barely contained emotion.

It took a lot to push her to such defiance, a testament to Hanson’s skill at provocation.

Kristin would tolerate Hanson bad–mouthing her, but not Rhett.

“The Turner’s project manager is Clarence. My dealings with Clarence will be a fair competition based on our own merits. Gratitude has nothing to do with it,” she said, her fingernails digging into her palms.

If it weren’t for Rhett, she would never wish to stand against the Turner family.

But she couldn’t stand idly by.

Rhett was fighting a lonely battle, and it was wearing him thin.

Kristin knew Hanson would consider her offer. The international trade market had been sluggish these past years, and Hanson’s permanent move to Silvergrove City was a clear play for the coveted project, a dream his mother had harbored for over twenty years.

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wouldn’t have rushed back to Silvergrove City on the verge of labor, desperate to secure the deal, only to give birth prematurely in a small–town hospital and suffer the heartbreak of a

reignited, both Hanson and Mrs. Lewis had their sights set on it. But without a foothold in the Silvergrove City business circles for over twenty years, Hanson’s confidence was shaky. Moreover, the Turner family had risen too quickly with the backing of the FitzGerald Group and local business support policies from the government. For Hanson to clinch the project wouldn’t be straightforward.

I trust you?” Hanson

excellent academic achievements, but after five years disconnected from society, did she really have what it took to secure

found himself

who knows Clarence better than anyone

breath.

be at odds with

he had shattered her heart, she

Rhett mattered more.

a viper,” Hanson

before Hanson spoke again, “Deal.”

the Turner family who had cared for

was vicious.

concern. He was a businessman, and his priority was profit.

the Rhett residence.

the call, Kristin’s phone slipped from her grasp.

she crouched on the floor, hugging herself tightly.

Vicious?

an enemy of the Turner family, everyone would label her

understood the consequences

no

Turners had long been

Clarence was fair.

At FitzGerald Corp.

seething with anger, charged at him, ready to strike in front of

hand, catching Holcomb’s

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eyes, Holcomb glared at Rhett, “You dare

free himself, Holcomb realized that his son, towering half a head over him, had grown strong enough to be unshakable.

“You think I’m still a little boy? Standing by helplessly while you played

then his embarrassment turned to rage, “After all these years,

“Of

swayed by some bitch.” Holcomb bellowed on purpose, “Hertha’s tried to off herself and is in the hospital. I’m ordering you to go see

Hertha instantly spread like wildfire. Clearly, Rhett and Kristin knew how to play the media game, and

had cast herself as the victim, while Rhett had just gone public with his love life,