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

having peanut brittle, not anticipating an allergic

notes and left.

employees quickly returned to their posts,

and embracing Rhett,

catching Kristin’s. She stood dumbfounded by the door,

Rhett shot a warning look

and Hertha, arms outstretched. “Ms. Haywood, Mr. FitzGerald is still feeling under the weather. Let him

her tears, 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 take on

a word Hertha said,

was Kristin pondering so deeply that she stood there, head

this incident seriously,” Holcomb insisted, seeing an opportunity for Rhett to end

peanut brittle. I want a reflective essay

snapped back to reality, looking at Rhett.

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A reflective essay?

Rhett was clearly feigning ignorance

yourself!” Holcomb pointed at Kristin and

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

out, trembling, too scared to raise her head.

reflective essay and submit it

She was petrified and dared not

Rhett wanted to target her, Lisa would

Come in and write that essay.” Rhett looked

and

hoarse. Was she being ignored by Rhett?

you’re not well. You should go home and rest. Shall I take you?” York smiled, intercepting Hertha, offering to

to have lunch with Rhett.” Hertha 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

eyes. “Does Rhett not

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

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understood all too well that Rhett disliked

reached out to him. We’re heading to Harborside Haven together. I

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