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.

FitzGerald.” The police officer stepped forward to inquire.

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

notes

returned to their posts, no one daring to

over, crying and

She

shot a warning look at

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

“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

word Hertha said, his attention fixed on

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

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

seriously.” Rhett approached Kristin, his voice deep. “No more peanut brittle. I want a reflective essay on my desk

back to reality, looking at

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A reflective essay?

was clearly

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

didn’t resolve this issue now, any future

Lisa called out, trembling, too scared to raise her head.

a reflective essay and submit it to me?”

is my fault.” She was

her, Lisa would

I tell you to stand? Come in and write that

turned and

hoarse. Was she

not well. You should go home and rest. Shall I take you?” York smiled,

have lunch with Rhett.” Hertha clenched her hands, wanting York to back off, but since he was Rhett’s cousin,

appearances.

You go on home and he’ll visit you once he’s feeling better,” York insisted, blocking Hertha with

eyes. “Does Rhett not

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. 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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all too well that

to Harborside Haven together. I can be a real help to him,” said Hertha with

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