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

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

notes and left.

company employees quickly returned to their posts, no one daring to trouble Rhett

Hertha ran over, crying and embracing Rhett, her face the picture of fright.

gaze involuntarily catching Kristin’s. She stood dumbfounded by

expression, Rhett shot a warning

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

I

said, his attention fixed on

deeply that she stood there, head bowed,

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

voice deep. “No more peanut brittle. I want a

snapped back to reality, looking at

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Chapter 119

A reflective essay?

darkened his face, Rhett was clearly

anymore. You better watch yourself!” Holcomb pointed

any future exposure would tarnish Rhett’s reputation.

trembling, too scared to raise

reflective essay and submit

“Yes, this is my fault.” She was petrified

wanted to target her, Lisa would be utterly cornered.

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

turned and scurried

stood still, her voice hoarse.

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

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

appearances.

and the 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.

eyes. “Does Rhett not like me?” she

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

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too well that

and I’ve already reached out to him. We’re heading to Harborside Haven together. I can be a real help to

it cool for now. “Alright, Ms.