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

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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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between the FitzGerald Group and Coastal International. The project at Harborside

vanished when discussing

Coastal International. He’s a man who values his pride and prefers a bit of

some still found his youth and pride irritating. Some resented his perceived arrogance, preferring Vincent’s

to anticipate Rhett’s needs in every way.

the job, and you’re already planning my only day off?”

it’s a resort area, scenic.

more, tacitly approving her plans.

his assistant seemed like a

a man, and there were some

did.

promotion. He couldn’t keep York as an

catching

into Rhett.

for a moment. “What do you feel like for dinner?”

before whispering, “Mr. FitzGerald, we’re

nodded. “After hours?”

“James reached out and said

words, Rhett’s expression darkened instantly.

fallen silent, Kristin

then closed it again. Was it necessary to say Summer’s doctor had

for Summer, Kristin would never contact

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always be a connection between

existed.

day, Mr.

what brings you to our department?” A friendly department head inquired with a

“Don’t you have work to

silently retorted, ‘I’m working here. Aren’t you the one

need, Mr.

the workflow for later. Rhett introduced Kristin, setting the stage for

assistants hustling that hard these days? Did the CEO need to provide a grand tour of the departments? And where in

eager

to meet you,” the manager smiled politely, extending his

glance.