When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 156

At the FitzGerald Group.

The air was charged with the tension one could slice with a knife.

“Good morning, Mr. Neal,” Kristin feigned a chance encounter, her voice as smooth as silk. “I’m Mr. FitzGerald’s assistant. It seems we’ll be seeing quite a bit of each other. If there’s anything you need, just say the word.”

Kristin was Rhett’s right hand, and her solicitude was a clear reflection of Rhett’s attitude.

Neal sauntered into the elevator, the picture of confidence. “So you’re Kristin? Do your best by Mr. FitzGerald’s side.”

“Of course.” Kristin nodded vigorously, eagerly pressing the elevator button for him.

“Word has it the company’s looking for a new vice president. What’s the word of Mr. FitzGerald?” Neal’s question hung heavy with unspoken meaning, betraying his uncertainty.

*You mean you haven’t heard? Kristin replied, feigning surprise. “Mr. FitzGerald holds you in high regard, Mr. Neal.”

Neal looked Kristin up and down, a smug smile playing on his lips. “Smart cookie, aren’t you?”

“You flatter me.” Kristin bowed slightly, her attentiveness extending to holding the elevator doors open until he exited.

“Kristin, Mr. FitzGerald wants us to make an appearance at today’s gathering after work,” York approached as Kristin stepped out of the elevator. “He’s planning to give a shout–out to Mr. Neal from the Investment Division…”

“Shh!” Kristin hissed, pulling York aside discreetly.

Neal glanced back, catching York’s mention of his name. He followed quietly, hiding around the corner, eavesdropping on their conversation.

“I heard Mr. FitzGerald telling the Investment Division that he’s impressed with Neal’s skills. He even mentioned that the Investment Division couldn’t do without Neal. With Neal’s popularity soaring, we’ve got to find a way to keep him on board. If a headhunter snatches him away, it would be a huge blow,” York whispered to Kristin.

“I bet he’s the next vice president. But honestly, our company’s perks for vice president aren’t that grand. As for the vice presidents of the Project Division, their deal isn’t as sweet as what the Investment Division offers. If I were Neal, I’d negotiate hard. He should push to merge the Investment Division and Project Division under his control. I wouldn’t slip such a juicy opportunity.”

Neal listened intently from his hiding spot, his thoughts as deep as the ocean. Kristin was right. As the Project Director of the Investment Division, he had access to a wealth of opportunities that a mere company vice president could only dream of.

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promise of company shares in the long run, but the Investment

Division and Project Division, it

ambition was transparent and he wasn’t sure of his influence over

he needed was for Rhett to fear him enough to negotiate terms. If Rhett failed to

ensuring Neal was gone, then turned to

got some acting chops,” York complimented with a

bashfully waved him off. “Oh, it

solidifies his internal network, that’s bad

“No, it’s better for us. We just wait for him to slip up. A faction without unity

grew his respect for

York stopped and looked back. “With your skills,

her voice low. “Yeah.”

FitzGerald. He may be a tough nut to

remained silent, pondering his

employee cafeteria.

tied up with the board members. Seizing the

plate,” York insisted, handing Kristin a

her to

tell you, Mr. FitzGerald loves to

darting to

to fetch her a glass, only to

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behind him,

nearly collapsing onto the table. “I didn’t expect you here: Don’t you usually skip the

chair, indicating for York to

but was met with his icy gaze, a daze that reminded everyone why he was

down,” Rhett said, gripping

crashing into the corner of the table, wincing as he sucked

said, nodding toward his