Chapter 110

In the executive office, Kristin’s phone was buzzing incessantly.

Rhett’s displeasure was evident as Kristin fumbled to silence her phone.

He didn’t force Kristin to turn off her phone, knowing James would be left hanging if she didn’t

answer.

York had texted earlier, saying that James‘ car was parked downstairs, clearly there to pick up

Kristin.

“Copy this document a hundred times,” Rhett said, giving Kristin a task.

Kristin glanced at the document, which was a set of employee guidelines. A hundred copies? “Mr. FitzGerald, are these for distribution to the entire staff?” she asked.

“Yep,” Rhett replied indifferently.

“But wouldn’t it be more efficient to send a group text to the department heads and have them pass it down?” Kristin questioned the need for such an arduous task.

Rhett looked up from his papers and fixed her with a gaze.

He said nothing, but Kristin caved.

“Right away, boss,” she said, heading to the copy area with the document in hand, making copies with diligence.

Back in the office, Kristin’s phone continued to vibrate. James‘ call was still unanswered. Rhett stood up, glanced at the phone, smirked, and walked over to the window.

He wouldn’t touch Kristin’s phone, but the thought of James growing increasingly irate downstairs brought him a twisted sense of satisfaction.

He remembered he called Kristin that day in Crescendo Town, and James had audaciously hung up on him. Rhett always appreciated a bit of tit–for–tat

Downstairs, James was fuming with impatience.

After several unanswered calls, he knew Rhett was to blame.

When he tried calling Rhett directly, there was no answer.

Furrowing his brow, James massaged his temples.

Knowing Rhett as he did, there must be a reason he was engaging in such pettiness over a

woman.

trying to warn James that Kristin

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and that the Bryce family had even hosted Nicola at the Harborside Haven

determined to win the Harborside Haven project, but Vincent was also in the running. After a police incident and a trending scandal, Vincent’s reputation within the FitzGerald

backing Vincent? Was he using Kristin to send a warning? Stepping out of his car, James headed straight for the

could stop using Kristin as a pawn in the sibling rivalry between

Bryce, good to see you. Are you here to meet Mr. FitzGerald?” the receptionist stammered. “Right this way,

Group, Aurora Tech couldn’t turn James away. They had to escort him

Kristin at

have

so far,” Kristin replied hastily.

will be back soon. Come with me.” Rhett said, heading

do we have an engagement?” Kristin asked, checking her notes. There was no dinner or event scheduled

nothing and led Kristin down to the underground

elevator doors

has left the building,” the flustered manager informed him. Growing impatient, James spun around and began furiously pressing the

with him? Perhaps he had been too lenient with Rhett over the

the parking

FitzGerald, are you driving yourself?” Kristin looked around, noticing the absence of a

you drive?” Rhett asked

nervously. “No, I

Chapter 110

heading to the backseat, Rhell’s expression darkened, “Sit up

and

where are we going?” she asked, wanting

client.

as he floored the

At the elevator exit, the manager called out to James in a

late.

moves precisely, ensuring James stepped on every landmine laid out for

standing there with a heavy air. James‘

you should.” he thought to himself.

lately?” James asked

anxiously. “Mr. Bryce, I apologize. Mr. FitzGerald

glanced at the clock on the wall. “If he’s that busy, ring up Vincent

manager hesitated, stuttering as he started

day that James was pissed

Vincent, the half–brothers from the FitzGerald

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