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.

Rhett acted this way, he was trying to warn James that

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– Chapter 110

Vincent and that the Bryce family had even hosted Nicola

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 Group was hit, leaving him vulnerable to Rhett’s maneuverings. He had to secure this project to regain his standing

warning? Stepping out of his car, James headed straight

a pawn in the sibling

Bryce, good to see you. Are you here to meet Mr. FitzGerald?” the receptionist

Aurora Tech couldn’t turn James away.

Kristin at the

many have

thirty so far,” Kristin

Come with me.” Rhett

her notes. There was no dinner or event

nothing and led Kristin down to

and Rhett’s elevator doors closed, James emerged from

the flustered manager informed him. Growing impatient, James spun around

playing games with him? Perhaps he had been too lenient with Rhett over

the parking garage.

Kristin looked around, noticing the absence of

drive?” Rhett

nervously. “No, I

Chapter 110

Rhell’s expression darkened, “Sit up

door and took

going?” she asked, wanting to prepare

client.

silent as he

the manager called out to James in a panic, but it was

late.

James stepped on every landmine laid out for

standing there with a heavy air. James‘ expression

meddling more than you should.” he

particularly busy lately?” James asked coldly, his mood

Bryce, I apologize. Mr. FitzGerald has indeed been busy.”

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

stuttering as he started to speak, then

as day that James was

the half–brothers from the FitzGerald family, were notoriously

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