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.

pleased, which was a subtle

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boss a little wary could

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

the Investment Division, you’ve all worked hard,” Rhett said, his tone

little patience

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. This

when to share

person leaving a job and taking an entire team with them.

get going,” Rhett said,

of the hotel, his mood was

followed timidly, heart pounding with uncertainty.

was Rhett breaking his routine

back to the family estate,”

car door, sneaking a

family meant facing Vincent, Nicola, Holcomb, and

word the whole ride, just quietly held Kristin’s hand to

hoped York wouldn’t notice.

seemed indifferent to being seen, perhaps even wanting York to witness

on driving

the

a quiet corner and called Nicola. “Madam,

Rhett came to see me and he’s

President Neal,” Nicola

patronage, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Don’t worry, no matter what Rhett does, I’m on your side.”

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grateful” Nicola reminded

troubles, I wouldn’t have made it through without you,” Neal said, reasserting his loyalty. “I’ll keep working on the CEO. When the time is right, Mr. Vincent will take the

counting on

hopes for Neal, a key player she’d

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

subordinates lacked execution?

At the kindergarten.

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 of Neal. Do you think