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.

acted this way, he was trying to warn

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about his secret dealings with Vincent and that the Bryce family had even hosted Nicola at the Harborside Haven banquet to bid

but Vincent was also in the running. After a police incident and a trending scandal, Vincent’s reputation within

his car, James headed straight for the FitzGerald Group’s building. He needed to remind Rhett that not everything was up

he hoped Rhett could stop using Kristin as a pawn in the sibling

see you. Are you here to meet Mr. FitzGerald?” the receptionist stammered.

Tech couldn’t turn James away. They had

Kristin

have you done?”

thirty so far,” Kristin replied hastily.

soon. Come with me.” Rhett

asked, checking her notes. There was no dinner or event scheduled for

led Kristin down to the

elevator doors closed, James emerged

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

games with him? Perhaps he had been too lenient

the parking

looked around, noticing the absence of

drive?” Rhett asked

nervously. “No, I

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

door and took the passenger seat.

FitzGerald, where are we going?” she asked, wanting to prepare if they were meeting a

client.

silent as he floored the accelerator.

At the elevator exit, the manager called out to

late.

calculated his moves precisely, ensuring James stepped on every

heavy air. James‘ expression soured.

you’re meddling more than you should.” he

Mr. FitzGerald particularly busy lately?” James

I apologize. Mr. FitzGerald has indeed been

the clock on the wall. “If he’s that busy, ring up Vincent for me, will you? Tell

manager hesitated, stuttering as he started

was clear as day that James was pissed off.

from the FitzGerald family, were notoriously known

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