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

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

notes and left.

returned to their posts, no one daring to

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

his expression, his gaze involuntarily catching Kristin’s. She stood

shot a

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

her voice soft. “Rhett, this whole ordeal was terrifying. Your people aren’t careful enough. If I were your assistant, I would never make such a mistake. Maybe I should just

said, his attention fixed

so deeply that she stood

opportunity for Rhett to end his absurd

“No more peanut brittle. I want a reflective essay on my desk by the end of the

reality,

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A reflective essay?

clearly feigning ignorance to

can’t deal with you anymore. You better watch yourself!” Holcomb pointed

didn’t resolve this issue now, any future exposure would

called out, trembling, too

reflective essay and submit it to me?” Rhett

fault.” She was petrified and dared

Rhett wanted to target her, Lisa would be utterly cornered.

to stand? Come in and write

and scurried

her voice hoarse. Was

you’re not well. You should go home and rest. Shall

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

appearances.

FitzGerald 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

eyes. “Does Rhett not like me?”

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.

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that Rhett disliked interruptions during work.

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

moment, deciding to play it cool for now. “Alright, Ms. Haywood, I’ll pass on your thoughtful message