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

Chapter 109

Lisa was the kind of veteran employee who wore her tenure like a badge of honor. She strutted. through the halls with arrogance, born from years of service, as if she owned the place..

A minor hiccup here or there wouldn’t ruffle her feathers.

Kristin knew she’d have to knock Lisa down a peg or two to win Lisa over to Rhett’s side.

She would have to shave off that layer of ego, at least.

“When do you plan to use me?” Rhett remembered Kristin asking him about his peanut allergy.

“Strike while the iron’s hot. Tomorrow, um, tomorrow…” Kristin stammered, still a bit apprehensive. “Don’t fret, Mr. FitzGerald. I’ll have the antihistamines ready. There won’t be any danger.”

Offering a smile, Rhett said, “Well, I look forward to your pledge of loyalty.”

Kristin nodded vigorously with her head bowed.

“Come on. Let me show you around the company.”

Rhett’s offer to personally acquaint her with the company left Kristin stunned.

That wasn’t just a tour. It was Rhett lending her his clout.

As Rhett’s assistant, Kristin would have to interact with all departments. He knew they wouldn’t roll out the red carpet for her, so to get ahead of the curve and streamline efficiency, he needed to establish her authority early on.

Kristin’s palms were warm. Her usually clenched fingers slowly relaxed as she followed Rhett, glancing at him secretly from behind.

Rhett was a man of innate aloofness and detachment, seemingly indifferent to everything around him.

Kristin had once thought Rhett was unfeeling, recalling her teenage years spent avoiding him during visits to the FitzGerald Mansion.

She was fearful of him primarily because Vincent was. Yet, she perceived a different facet of his character. He was cold, undoubtedly, but not devoid of principles.

She needed to work harder to prove her worth to Rhett.

That way, even if their ‘marriage of convenience‘ ended, she could remain his most trusted aide.

“Mr. FitzGerald, your schedule is packed. Even your usual Saturday off might be taken up this week due to the Coastal International partnership at Harborside Haven,” she reported when there was a moment to speak.

“Didn’t York mention that an early Sunday departure would suffice?” Rhett inquired coolly.

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Coastal International. The project at Harborside

vanished when discussing

a bit of flattery. Arriving early and visiting him the same

and pride irritating.

anticipate Rhett’s

turning to face her. “Day one on the job, and you’re already planning my only

it’s a resort area, scenic. Good for a,

nothing more, tacitly approving her plans.

Kristin as his assistant seemed like a

some things he didn’t consider

did.

couldn’t keep York as an aide forever. But it seemed Kristin could be by his side for a lifetime.

catching himself

Rhett.

“What do

looked around before whispering, “Mr.

“After hours?”

breath, Kristin was honest. “James reached out and said he wanted to

her words, Rhett’s expression darkened instantly.

had fallen silent, Kristin followed suit, her presence

necessary to say Summer’s doctor had asked for his birth

Summer, Kristin would never

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be a connection between

existed.

day, Mr. FitzGerald.”

FitzGerald, what brings you to our department?” A friendly

you have work

Aren’t you the

you need, Mr. FitzGerald?” Another brave soul asked.

workflow for later. Rhett

hard these days? Did the CEO need to provide a

Kristin hurried forward, eager to make a good

manager smiled politely,

the manager a sidelong glance. “Did you