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

Chapter 119

The color drained from Lisa’s face, leaving her pale as a ghost.

“Kristin!” she shouted.

Taking a step back with her phone in hand, Kristin flashed Lisa a smile. “Lisa, it’s such a pleasure to be working with you.”

Lisa trembled her hands uncontrollably.

Kristin had been plotting against her relentlessly, and now she had revealed the person who had positioned Nicola by Rhett’s side.

With Nicola’s temperament, there was no way she would let Lisa off the hook. She was at Kristin’s mercy.

Kristin was truly terrifying.

“Mr. FitzGerald takes good care of all his employees.”

As Kristin’s words hung in the air, the police walked in. “Kristin? We received a report that you’re suspected of assault. Please come with us.”

Kristin glanced at Lisa, her expression composed.

Around them stood the company’s senior staff, all watching the spectacle at the door.

Lisa feigned calmness, stepping forward with a smile. “Sorry, it’s all a misunderstanding. I’m the HR manager for the FitzGerald Group. I just had a chat. with Kristin and realized it was a procedural error on our part, no assault took place.” The police officer frowned. “Are you the person in charge here?”

Lisa nodded. “Yes, there’s been a misunderstanding. We’ll handle it internally. Thank you for your time.”

“Lisa, what’s going on?” Holcomb approached, clearly displeased.

Kristin remained silent, intent on having Lisa speak on her behalf. By doing so, she was effectively cutting off any escape for Lisa.

“Mr. Holcomb, it’s all a misunderstanding. We just sorted things out and realized it was indeed an error during a staff handover on my part. I had specifically instructed the training department to emphasize that Mr. FitzGerald is allergic to peanuts, but

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they misunderstood and thought he liked peanuts, hence the mix–up.” Lisa quickly interjected, planning to pin the blame on a scapegoat and be done with it.

Holcomb cast a meaningful glance at Kristin and snorted. “Rhett is still in the hospital. We need to get to the bottom of this.”

“It was a misunderstanding.” Rhett emerged from the crowd, his words instantly calming Kristin’s agitated heart.

police officer stepped forward to inquire.

not anticipating an allergic reaction, and that it had nothing to do with his

notes and left.

their posts, no one

okay?” Hertha ran over, crying and embracing Rhett, her face the picture of

She stood dumbfounded by the door, not coming any

Rhett shot a warning look at

“Ms. Haywood, Mr. FitzGerald is still feeling under the weather. Let him rest

aren’t careful enough. If I were your assistant, I would never make such a mistake. Maybe I should just take

hear a word Hertha said, his

that she stood there, head

seriously,” Holcomb insisted, seeing an opportunity for Rhett

seriously.” Rhett approached Kristin, his voice deep. “No more peanut brittle. I want a reflective essay on my desk by the end of

to reality, looking at Rhett.

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A reflective essay?

was clearly feigning

anymore. You better watch yourself!” Holcomb pointed

any future

trembling, too scared

also write a reflective essay and submit it to me?” Rhett

“Yes, this is my fault.” She was petrified and dared not openly defy Rhett.

her, Lisa would be utterly

you still standing there for? Did I tell you to stand? Come in and write that essay.” Rhett looked down at Kristin, a smile playing

quickly turned and scurried

stood still, her voice hoarse.

home and rest. Shall I take you?” York smiled, intercepting Hertha, offering to escort

clenched her hands, wanting York to back off, but since he was Rhett’s cousin, she restrained herself. She had to keep

appearances.

just threw up and the doctor said he can’t eat for now. You go on home and he’ll visit you once he’s feeling better,” York insisted, blocking Hertha with a

up in Hertha’s eyes. “Does Rhett

York was as gentle as they come, treating women. like delicate roses. Hertha was like a pristine jasmine in bloom, yet it seemed to him. that Mr. FitzGerald lacked the appreciation for such beauty. “Ms. Haywood, you know how much the Harborside Haven project means to Mr. FitzGerald. He’s a workaholic who pulled out his IV to come back to work. Nothing gets in the way

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all too well that Rhett disliked interruptions during work.

at college, and I’ve already reached out to him. We’re heading to Harborside Haven together. I can be

it cool for now. “Alright, Ms. Haywood, I’ll pass on