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

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

police took notes

posts, no one

Hertha ran over, crying and embracing

involuntarily catching Kristin’s. She stood dumbfounded by the door, not coming

a stormy expression, Rhett shot a warning look at

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

whole ordeal was terrifying. Your people aren’t careful enough. If I were your assistant,

a word Hertha said, his attention fixed

she stood there, head bowed, clutching her arm?

an opportunity for Rhett to end his absurd marriage to Kristin.

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

reality, looking at Rhett.

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A reflective essay?

Rhett was clearly feigning ignorance

better watch yourself!” Holcomb pointed at Kristin and then at Rhett.

now, any future exposure would tarnish Rhett’s reputation.

out, trembling, too scared to raise her

you also write a reflective essay and submit it

my fault.” She was petrified

Rhett wanted to target her,

and write that essay.” Rhett looked down at

and scurried after Rhett.

hoarse.

Shall I take you?” York smiled, intercepting Hertha, offering to escort her.

hands, wanting York to back off, but since he

appearances.

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 strained smile.

welled up in Hertha’s eyes. “Does Rhett not

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 when he’s in

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that Rhett disliked interruptions during

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 Hertha with

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