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

notes and left.

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

ran over, crying and embracing Rhett,

Kristin’s. She stood dumbfounded by

shot a warning

Mr. FitzGerald is still feeling under

If I were your assistant, I would never make such

hear a word Hertha said,

pondering so deeply that she stood

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 of the day. You don’t leave until it’s done!”

to reality,

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A reflective essay?

face, Rhett was clearly

better watch yourself!” Holcomb pointed at Kristin

they didn’t resolve this issue now, any future exposure would

out, trembling, too scared to raise her head.

a reflective essay and submit it

hastily. “Yes, this is my fault.” She was petrified and dared not openly defy

target her, Lisa

there for? Did I tell you to stand? Come in and write that essay.” Rhett looked down at Kristin, a smile playing on his

turned and

voice hoarse. Was she being ignored by

well. You should go home and rest. Shall I take you?” York smiled, intercepting Hertha, offering

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

appearances.

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

up in Hertha’s eyes. “Does Rhett not like me?” she

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

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well that Rhett

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

it cool for now. “Alright,