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.

officer

insisted on having peanut brittle, not anticipating an allergic reaction,

notes

their posts, no one daring

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

catching Kristin’s. She stood

shot a warning look at

scared, quickly stepped between Rhett and Hertha, arms outstretched. “Ms. Haywood, Mr. FitzGerald is still feeling under the weather.

aren’t careful enough. If I were your assistant, I would

a word Hertha said, his attention

Kristin pondering so deeply that she stood there, head bowed, clutching her arm?

an opportunity for Rhett to end his absurd marriage to

it must be dealt with seriously.” Rhett approached Kristin, his voice deep. “No more peanut brittle. I want

reality,

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Chapter 119

A reflective essay?

face, Rhett was clearly feigning ignorance to provoke him.

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

any future exposure would tarnish Rhett’s reputation.

out, trembling, too scared to raise her head.

and submit it to

nodded hastily. “Yes, this is my fault.” She

Rhett wanted to target her, Lisa would be

still standing there for? Did I tell you to stand? Come in and write

quickly turned and scurried after Rhett.

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

rest. Shall I take you?” York smiled,

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

appearances.

on home and he’ll visit you once he’s feeling

eyes. “Does Rhett not like

in bloom, yet it seemed to him. that Mr. FitzGerald lacked the appreciation for such beauty. “Ms. Haywood,

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well that Rhett disliked interruptions during work.

was my senior at college, and I’ve already reached out to him. We’re heading to Harborside Haven together. I can be a real help to him,” said

play it cool for now. “Alright, Ms.