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.

The police officer

that he insisted on having peanut brittle, not anticipating an allergic reaction, and that it had nothing

notes and

their posts, no one

Are you okay?” Hertha ran over, crying and embracing Rhett, her face

Kristin’s. She stood dumbfounded by the door, not coming any closer.

expression, Rhett shot a warning look at

and Hertha, arms outstretched. “Ms. Haywood, Mr. FitzGerald is still feeling under

voice soft. “Rhett, this whole ordeal was terrifying. Your people aren’t careful enough. If I were your assistant, I

word Hertha said, his attention fixed

pondering so deeply that she stood

insisted, seeing an opportunity for

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

to reality, looking at Rhett.

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A reflective essay?

darkened his face, Rhett was clearly feigning ignorance to provoke him.

watch yourself!” Holcomb pointed at Kristin and

issue now, any

called out, trembling, too scared to

essay and submit it to me?” Rhett asked pointedly.

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

her, Lisa would be utterly

in and write that essay.” Rhett looked down at Kristin, a smile playing on

and scurried after

still, her voice hoarse. Was she being ignored by Rhett?

rest. Shall I take you?” York smiled, intercepting

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

appearances.

home and he’ll visit you once he’s feeling better,”

“Does Rhett not like me?” she asked.

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

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all too well that Rhett disliked interruptions during

to him. We’re heading to Harborside Haven together. I can be a real help

deciding to play it cool for now. “Alright, Ms. Haywood,