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.

this way, he was trying to warn James that Kristin was

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Rhett knew about his secret dealings with Vincent and that the Bryce family had even hosted Nicola at the

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

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

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

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

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

Kristin

many have you done?”

thirty so far,” Kristin replied hastily.

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

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

down to the underground

Kristin and Rhett’s elevator doors closed, James emerged

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

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

the parking

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

Rhett asked flatly.

shook her head nervously.

Chapter 110

the backseat, Rhell’s expression darkened, “Sit up front!”

closed the door and took the passenger seat.

are we going?” she asked, wanting

client.

as he floored the accelerator.

elevator exit, the manager called out to James in a panic, but

late.

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

with a heavy

you should.” he

busy lately?” James

I apologize. Mr. FitzGerald

busy, ring up Vincent for me, will you? Tell him

as he started to

clear as day that

half–brothers from the FitzGerald family,

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