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

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 James that Kristin was fair game.

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family had even hosted Nicola at the Harborside Haven banquet

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

the Bryce family was backing Vincent? Was he using Kristin to send a warning? Stepping out of his car, James headed straight for the FitzGerald Group’s building. He needed to remind Rhett that

as a pawn in the

to see you. Are you here to meet Mr. FitzGerald?”

couldn’t turn

Kristin

have

so far,” Kristin

York will be back soon. Come with

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

led Kristin down to

elevator doors closed, James emerged

the flustered manager informed him. Growing

had been too lenient with Rhett over the years.

parking garage.

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

Rhett asked

head nervously. “No,

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

and took

asked, wanting to prepare

client.

he floored the

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

late.

moves precisely, ensuring James stepped on every landmine

a heavy

you should.” he thought to himself.

James asked coldly,

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

wall. “If he’s that busy, ring up Vincent for me, will you? Tell him I’m interested in discussing the Harborside Haven project.”

hesitated, stuttering as he

as day that James

half–brothers from the FitzGerald family, were