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 power

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making the boss a little wary could work in his

talented, but he was just a younger colleague in Neal’s eyes.

effort from the Investment Division, you’ve all worked

had little patience

so he grudgingly offered some praise. “Mr. Neal’s skills are something I aspire to. Let’s chat

Mr. FitzGerald. This is the fruit

crafty one, knowing when to

difference between one person leaving a

going,” Rhett said,

hotel, his mood

heart

was Rhett breaking his routine

should head back to the family estate,” Rhett instructed

the car door, sneaking a nervous glance at Rhett.

facing Vincent, Nicola, Holcomb, and Eve.

the whole ride, just quietly held

hoped York

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

on driving and

at the

corner and called

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

President Neal,” Nicola

patronage, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Don’t worry, no matter what

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Nicola reminded

without you,” Neal said, reasserting his loyalty.

I’m counting on you for.” Nicola responded.

a key player she’d positioned with

president, she would have secured

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

At the kindergarten.

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