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

Chapter 158

During the Team Gathering.

The office was buzzing with the chatter and laughter of the staff.

“Hey, Mr. Neal, come have a drink, will you? You’re about to be the vice president. You better not forget about us,” one colleague joked with a grin.

Neal sat at the head of the table, reveling in the attention he was getting.

“Ah, I’m not worthy,” Neal said with a laugh that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

“If you aren’t worthy, then the rest of us might as well get dismissed,” a few others chimed in, provoking laughter from around the table.

“Mr. Neal, word has it you’re the clear choice for vice president. The CEO has his eye on you and we all back you up. Mr. FitzGerald seems also pretty wary of you. If not you, who else has the chops for the job?”

“Exactly, if you don’t get the spot of vice president, we’re staging a protest!”

“We can’t have any of that, no stirring up trouble among the staff,” Neal said with a hand raised for quiet, still smiling.

His confidence only grew with the support from his peers.

Just then, Rhett walked in with Kristin and York.

‘Everyone was surprised to see Rhett. “Mr. FitzGerald? Do you come to our team–gathering

event?”

“Jesus, or is that Mr. FitzGerald?”

“It’s really Mr. FitzGerald! Did he come because of Mr. Neal’s promotion?”

“It seems like a done deal now, just waiting for the official announcement.”

“Quiet down, everyone. Mr. FitzGerald has a few words, then he’ll be on his way,” York said, trying to calm the crowd.

But no one listened to York, and the room remained a buzz of whispers and speculation.

Rhett, however, kept his cool, betraying no emotion beyond his usual indifference.

“Everyone, please!” Neal stood up and walked over with a significant smile. “Mr. FitzGerald, the floor is yours.”

When Neal spoke, the staff quieted down.

Clearly, they were snubbing York, the CEO’s assistant, but showing respect to their project

manager.

which was a subtle power play.

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boss a little wary could work

he was just a younger colleague in Neal’s eyes. Now

Investment Division, you’ve all worked hard,” Rhett said, his tone serious as he gave Neal a fleeting

had little patience for the self–satisfied.

Kristin had asked him to play nice, so he grudgingly offered some praise. “Mr. Neal’s skills are something I aspire

split his face. “You flatter me, Mr. FitzGerald.

knowing when to share credit to maintain his

of difference between one person leaving a job and taking an entire team with them.

I’ve got to get going,” Rhett

out of the hotel, his

heart pounding with

his routine for

should head back to the family estate,” Rhett instructed in a hushed tone.

car door, sneaking a nervous

FitzGerald family meant facing Vincent, Nicola, Holcomb,

word the whole ride, just quietly

York wouldn’t

to being seen, perhaps even wanting York to witness

driving and never looked

at the hotel.

to a quiet corner and called

to see me and he’s trying to win me over,

in advance, President Neal,” Nicola said meaningfully.

no matter what Rhett does, I’m on your

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remember to be grateful” Nicola

you’ve done for me. When my family had those troubles, I wouldn’t have made it through without you,” Neal said, reasserting

counting on you

a key player she’d positioned with care.

vice president, she would have secured half of the FitzGerald Group

matter then if his subordinates lacked execution? His days as CEO would be numbered.

At the kindergarten.

had gone to pick up Summer, and York glanced back at Rhett with nervous eyes. “Mr. FitzGerald, you indulge Neal in forming cliques. Did you see his arrogance today? To an outsider, it might seem like Neal is the CEO. I’ve bent over backwards and still haven’t managed to get rid