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

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that the Bryce family had even

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 in

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

could stop using Kristin as a pawn in

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

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

approached Kristin at the copier.

many have you done?”

thirty so far,” Kristin replied hastily.

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

checking her notes.

and led Kristin down to the underground parking garage.

and Rhett’s elevator doors

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

with him? Perhaps he had been too

the parking garage.

yourself?” Kristin looked around, noticing the absence of a driver

Rhett asked flatly.

nervously.

Chapter 110

to the backseat, Rhell’s

the door and

are we going?” she asked, wanting to

client.

silent as he floored the accelerator.

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

late.

had calculated his moves precisely, ensuring James stepped

heavy air. James‘

meddling more than you

FitzGerald particularly busy lately?” James asked coldly, his mood unreadable.

“Mr. Bryce, I apologize.

that busy, ring up Vincent for me, will you? Tell him I’m interested in discussing the Harborside

as he started to speak, then stopped.

clear as day that James was pissed

from the FitzGerald

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