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

not anticipating an allergic reaction, and that it had nothing to do

notes and

their posts,

Are you okay?” Hertha ran over, crying and embracing Rhett,

gaze involuntarily catching Kristin’s. She stood dumbfounded by

a stormy expression, Rhett shot a

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

I were your assistant, I would

a word Hertha said, his attention

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

take this incident seriously,” Holcomb insisted, seeing an opportunity for Rhett to end his absurd marriage

I want a reflective essay on my desk by the end of

to reality, looking at

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A reflective essay?

was clearly

yourself!” Holcomb pointed at Kristin and

now, any

out, trembling, too scared to raise her

you also write a reflective essay and submit

is my fault.” She was petrified

to target her, Lisa would

still standing there for? Did I tell you to stand? Come in and write that essay.” Rhett looked down

and scurried after Rhett.

still, her voice hoarse. Was she being

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

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

appearances.

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

up in Hertha’s eyes. “Does

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

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understood all too well that

heading to Harborside Haven together. I

for now. “Alright, Ms. Haywood, I’ll pass on your thoughtful